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NSW
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State Parliament
Government probe after former secretary takes job with building giant
Planning Minister Paul Scully has ordered a review after Michael Cassel took up a senior role with Walker Corp just months after leaving the public service.
- by Michael McGowan
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Transport secretary hand-picked for job by minister was not recommended for role
The panel set up to hire a new transport boss found Josh Murray, the former Labor staffer given the job by minister Jo Haylen, did not have enough experience for the role and that appointing him would be a “significant risk”.
- by Michael McGowan and Max Maddison
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State Parliament
Football club’s sponsorship-for-tickets scheme sent to Fair Trading
Fair Trading Minister Anoulack Chanthivong says A-League Women’s side Canberra United’s sponsorship offer in exchange for Matildas tickets “doesn’t look acceptable on face value”.
- by Max Maddison
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One Nation
One Nation MPs divided over loyalties after Latham dumped as leader
The future of One Nation in NSW hangs in the balance after Mark Latham was dumped as party leader.
- by Max Maddison and Alexandra Smith
‘Chilling effect’: Top uni warns students about foreign harassment
UNSW is urging students and academics to report any “interference” witnessed in class, amid concerns comments or behaviour are being reported back to a foreign government.
- by Daniella White
Gallop to take over Venues NSW after Iemma steps down
Former NRL and soccer boss David Gallop will take over the most important sporting role in NSW.
- by Alexandra Smith and Andrew Webster
Analysis
Political leadership
The great political split: Latham and Hanson were never going to last
Labor turncoat Mark Latham overpromised and under-delivered for One Nation. It is little wonder Pauline Hanson has turned on him.
- by Alexandra Smith
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Political leadership
Latham axed as One Nation leader, blames Hanson for ‘bizarre’ takeover
A spokesperson for federal One Nation leader Pauline Hanson confirmed the party has a new NSW executive and Mark Latham is not a member of that executive.
- by Olivia Ireland, Alexandra Smith and Anthony Segaert
Opinion
Roads
Road mess has taken a terrible toll on Sydney. There’s only one thing to do now
The Minns government must completely overhaul the road tolling system so it’s fairer to motorists and delivers better value for taxpayers.
- by Marion Terrill
Moore Park, Parramatta stadiums to host live sites for Matildas historic semi-final
Western Sydney Stadium and the Sydney Football Stadium will show the Matildas’ World Cup blockbuster against England on Wednesday night.
- by Michael McGowan
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State Parliament
‘An enhancement of liberal democracy’: NSW Liberal leader backs Voice
Mark Speakman reveals his vote for the Voice to parliament, but he has urged the prime minister to split the referendum question.
- by Max Maddison