Opinion
State Parliament
Perrottet could tap out by Christmas. There must be something in the water
The Liberals were on board with the Sydney Water anti-privatisation push, but once it became clear the all-powerful crossbench was not playing along, they voted with Labor.
- by Alexandra Smith
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Rogue taxi drivers could harm Sydney’s reputation, says minister
NSW Transport Minister Jo Haylen says taxi drivers who do not turn on their meters will face increased fines.Â
- by Alexandra Smith
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State Parliament
‘Dangerous and reckless’: Government and Coalition clash over Sydney Water bill
The inclusion of Sydney Water in the NSW Constitution will be a major battleground in state parliament this week.
- by Alexandra Smith
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State Parliament
Fashion giant guilty of hundreds of underpayment offences
The retail group whose stores include Millers, Rivers, Katies, Rockman, and Noni B has pleaded guilty to underpaying long service leave to 223 staff.Â
- by Alexandra Smith
Health workers ramp up strike action at state’s busiest hospital over wages
Paramedics will be among workers who walk off the job on Wednesday with a focus on the state’s busiest hospital, Westmead.
- by Alexandra Smith
Crime Commission to investigate claims money laundering documents withheld
Independent MP Alex Greenwich has claimed that Liquor and Gaming failed to provide all relevant documents about the extent of money laundering in pubs and clubs.
- by Alexandra Smith
Vital information about money laundering in pubs and clubs was kept secret, says Greenwich
The independent Sydney MP has made explosive claims that the NSW Crime Commission may not have been given full access to information revealing the true extent of money laundering in pubs and clubs.
- by Alexandra Smith
Opinion
Crime
When police need policing, the top cop must step up
The Tasering of Clare Nowland warrants a full and transparent investigation. NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb needs to ensure that happens.
- by Alexandra Smith
Former multicultural minister apologises for allegedly racist comment
Cabramatta MP Tri Vo said Mark Coure’s comments towards him were in poor taste, while Labor colleagues have shared their own experience with racism.
- by Angus Thomson, Michael McGowan and Alexandra Smith
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Property market
‘The last thing we should be doing’: Labor’s rental relief bill hits auctions snag
New rental laws will be delayed after crossbenchers and tenants’ groups warned that banning secret rent auctions would have unintended consequences.
- by Alexandra Smith
NSW Labor says new stamp duty concessions ‘fair and simpler’ for first home buyers
The NSW Labor government has the support of key crossbenchers to axe Dominic Perrottet’s land tax regime.
- by Alexandra Smith, Michael McGowan and Angus Thomson