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Some NDIS service providers have been referred to the ACCC as the government reveals thousands have been engaging in questionable billing practices, including using funds to pay for float tanks and golf lessons.
Reformers founder Robert Assaf says he was “young and immature” and did not understand political donation laws.
There has been a three-way dispute over responsibility for potential cost blowouts, even as construction continues.
The Powerhouse Parramatta said the feature would “document the project for future generations”.
The federal government will crack down on dodgy NDIS providers claiming for banned services under the "Other Professional" support item.
Tax Practitioners Board chairman Peter de Cure has been forced to make the move following his failure to comply with conflict of interest rules.
Robert Assaf, co-founder of the NSW Reformers, has fronted a corruption inquiry for the fourth day of hearings.
The legal action comes weeks after a Telstra outage led to similar issues with Triple Zero calls.
More than 8000 claims from NDIS middle managers have been rejected in just nine months, according to data obtained exclusively by this masthead.
More than 1.3 million people did not vote in last year's election, and about 200,000 of those have paid the $20 fine.
Former Catholic Schools NSW staffer Robert Assaf will be the key witness at the ICAC on Thursday.
Liberal operative Dylan Whitelaw said right faction “hatred” of the party’s centre right drove smears against David Elliott and helped developer Jean Nassif.
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A former political staffer has settled a contentious lawsuit with the Commonwealth over claims her workplace rights were compromised in the fallout of Brittany Higgins's rape allegation.
The NSW corruption watchdog has heard senior Liberal Party operatives created a document in alleged attempts to damage the career of former minister David Elliott.
The regulator is chasing down KPMG and telling partners not to try and hide behind their NDAs – it won’t work.
The Office of Fair Trading has warned Pauline Hanson’s party it will launch an investigation unless overdue financial statements are lodged.
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The federal opposition leader has not denied making donations to a religious faction of the NSW Liberals, which a former staffer was questioned about at ICAC.
KPMG’s chair-in-waiting Michael Ebeid and other directors were given “full and unrestricted access” to probe misconduct claims.
KordaMentha has more than 25 people working on the administration and sale process for the steelworks, and a decision on the new owner is expected in September.
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