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Daughter of former ATO deputy jailed over $100m tax fraud scheme
WEBMay 3, 2023 · The daughter of a former ATO deputy commissioner will serve at least five years in jail for her role in a $105 million tax fraud and money laundering conspiracy. Lauren Cranston is the daughter of Michael Cranston, a deputy ATO commissioner for over 40 years, and the sister of Adam Cranston, who has also been found guilty for his part in the ...
Revealed: $30bn needed for ageing infrastructure - Government …
WEBNov 19, 2018 · Local government in Australia manages $345 billion in community infrastructure, which includes roads, buildings, parks and water assets. Experts and local government peak bodies have been calling for greater funding to help council’s manage ageing assets, through specific grant programs and …
Govt programs recognised for innovative use of GIS technology
WEBJul 13, 2023 · The digital twin program has produced data for 19 LGAs, including Bathurst (Image supplied by Esri) Two Australian government programs have been recognised for using geospatial information technology to modernise operations and improve access to services at a conference in the US. Narelle Underwood from DCS Spatial Services (supplied image)
Councils shun Australia Day citizenship ceremonies
WEB25 January, 2023. Melbourne's Merri-Bek Council held its citizenship ceremony on June 24 instead of Australia Day (image supplied by Merri-Bek Council) Some councils have decided not to hold Australia Day citizenship ceremonies after the federal government said it is no longer mandatory to hold ceremonies on January 26. The move reflects a sea ...
How the government can effectively engage with startups
WEB17 September, 2020. . The evolving startup ecosystem in Australia presents boundless opportunities for economic growth, innovation, and jobs creation, including playing a leading and proactive role in developing a coronavirus vaccine, writes Amanda Siqueira. To keep the startup ecosystem growing and thriving, the government has developed a ...
New head appointed at Department of Regional NSW
WEB22 November, 2022. Rebecca Fox has been appointed as Secretary of the Department of Regional NSW as it works to help regional communities bounce back from recent flooding disasters. Ms Fox, who was born and grew up in Condobolin in the State’s Central West, joined the public service in 2015 and became the first female leader of NSW Public ...
Vertical farms offer solution for unused urban space
WEB26 September, 2019. Indoor vertical farming is a more efficient way of growing crops because it is a controlled environment, proponents say. Vertical farms can boost community engagement while making good use of vacant urban spaces, the founder of a vertical farming start up says. InvertiGro founder and CEO Ben Lee will showcase vertical ...
Green light for world’s largest solar precinct in NT
WEBAug 22, 2024 · It will be the largest solar precinct in the world – and heralds Australia as the world leader in green energy,” she said in a statement. The energy generated by this project would be almost six times the amount of energy a 700MW large nuclear reactor could deliver based on IEAA figures, the minister said. Ms Plibersek says the government ...
End in sight in APS wage tussle as union endorses latest offer
WEBNov 27, 2023 · Your 4 per cent increase in salary would apply from 14 March 2024.”. The CPSU says the additional one-off payment is the equivalent of 0.92 per cent of an employee’s salary. In Services Australia this amounts to $724 for an APS4, $933 for an APS6, and $1119 for an EL1, It says. “The union will now run a member poll where every CPSU member ...