Tony Abbott Archives

Mar 06

Love30

Sydney's second airport will have a new railway in-and-out to be delivered by a consortium led by Canadian company SNC-Lavalin.

Western Sydney Airport rail to be delivered by SNC-Lavalin

By Paul Hemsley Federal, Infrastructure, State, Transport

Canadian company leads project to build airport railway.

Nov 16

Love16

The rise of Trump and the result of Brexit has rewritten the rules of citizen engagement - how can disruptive government be harnessed?

Trump, Brexit show citizens want to be heard

By Ovum Exclusives, ICT, Ovum

GovNews Exclusive - New US President and Britain's recent referendum pose big challenges for engaging with citizens.

Nov 10

Love14

The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has elected David O'Loughlin as its new president, taking over from Troy Pickard.

ALGA lands new president, David O’Loughlin

By Staff Writers Federal, Local

City of Prospect Mayor takes over where City of Joondalup Mayor Troy Pickard left off.

Jul 18

Love7

To paraphrase one of America's founding fathers Benjamin Franklin, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has a government, if he can keep it.

Reform, not rancour, must be Turnbull’s mandate for the future

By Jonathan Bradley Federal

After scraping enough seats to form government, the Coalition must unite to ensure stability.

Jul 04

Love7

Government procurement at federal, state and local levels is at very low risk of being impacted by the current electoral crisis that befalls the Parliament.

Struggle to form government has little impact on procurement

By Staff Writers Federal

Federal Election 2016 – Déjà vu from 2010, but business as usual for government bureaucracy.

Dec 01

Love6

Anthony Albanese has warned that High Speed Rail could be blocked by growing urban sprawl if Australia doesn’t get cracking.

Albanese warns clock is ticking on High Speed Rail

By Paul Hemsley Infrastructure, Transport

GovNews at AusRAIL Plus 2015 - Federal Opposition pushes for fast trains before growing urban sprawl blocks it.

Sep 20

Love11

Paul Fletcher, federal MP for Bradfield, has been appointed as Minister for Territories, Local Government & Major Projects in the Turnbull government.

Paul Fletcher takes on local government portfolio

By Paul Hemsley Federal, ICT, Local

New Turnbull cabinet reshuffle resurrects previously defunct position.

Sep 15

Love11

Premiers and Mayors declare intention to work with new PM on building strong partnerships.

Turnbull welcomed by states and councils as incoming PM

By Paul Hemsley Federal, Local, State

Premiers and Mayors declare intention to work with new PM on building strong partnerships.

May 13