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MAROONED: Couple trapped in visa limbo fight for survival

A British citizen stranded in a ‘dire situation’ is calling on the government to treat temporary visa workers the same as...

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19th Oct. 2020 7:10 AM

Meet the bureaucrat paid more than the premier

The incoming head of TAFE NSW will be paid more than Premier Gladys Berejiklian after she personally intervened to secure...

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07th Jan. 2020 6:01 AM

(L-R) Steffen Faurby, Gladys Berejiklian and Barry O'Farrell. Sydney Ferries is now under new private ownership. Harbour city ferries is a joint partnership between leading transport operators Transfield Services and Veolia Transdev Australia. Today is the first day of operation. Pic: Mitch Cameron

Families rejected by ‘ruthless’ system

Disabled Queenslanders in need of funding are being rejected by unqualified bureaucrats, sometimes for minor mistakes, say...

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18th Dec. 2019 3:12 PM

About 100 people with a disability and workers gathered at a National Disability Scheme forum at Nerang yesterday to air grievances about the national system.

'It is like my car hits a set of stairs each time'

Ulmarra resident caught in bureaucratic nightmare just wants a safe driveway like everyone else

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11th Oct. 2019 3:10 PM

Anthony Williams says he is caught between council and the RMS, but just wants his driveway fixed.

State Government’s new hiring spree

THE Palaszczuk Government has added thousands of new employees to the public service in just three months, ahead of...

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24th July 2019 12:07 PM

‘This is bureaucracy at its worst’

A trip to a local restaurant in a golf cart has sparked an ugly stoush between residents of an exclusive Gold Coast suburb...

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25th June 2019 4:06 AM

'Barely living': Seniors threaten revolt over age pension

FRUSTRATED older Aussies say they are “barely living” as they wait months to receive the age pension because of...

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29th Oct. 2018 2:10 PM

Hugh McDine’s pension application was delayed six months. Picture: Evan Morgan

Age pension applicants in revolt

FRUSTRATED older Aussies say they are “barely living” as they wait months to receive the age pension because of...

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29th Oct. 2018 5:10 AM

Public servant gag orders hide the truth

AUSTRALIA is one of the few countries in the Asia-Pacific region to have a free press. We should be leading the way, but...

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15th Jan. 2018 6:01 AM

Public servants regularly need clearance from their bosses before speaking to the media.

'Ridiculous' citizenship fiasco reflects changing times

While the law might be ridiculous, don't bet on a referendum yet, law professor says.

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20th Aug. 2017 6:08 AM

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