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MPs say MSD’s emergency housing spend ‘unacceptable’
Policy

MPs say MSD’s emergency housing spend ‘unacceptable’

In a report to the house of representatives, the select committee said “lessons need to be learned".

Staff reporters 13 Dec 2022
A massive change on immigration policy
Opinion

Pattrick Smellie: A massive change on immigration policy

After weeks of missteps, Labour's political radar has finally switched back on.

Pattrick Smellie 13 Dec 2022
Open govt partnership not so open for procurement
Policy

Open govt partnership not so open for procurement

An open government action plan might not live up to the minister's ambitions.

Jem Traylen 13 Dec 2022
Critical minerals list coming too late, says Straterra
Policy

Critical minerals list coming too late, says Straterra

Straterra said it was let down by the ongoing delays to the formation of a list and policy to support critically important mining.

Ian Llewellyn 13 Dec 2022