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A watchdog has referred a north Queensland mayor to the Crime and Corruption Commission over his military service history claims following an investigation.

Exclusive: Nilda Palacios fought to prove a California sergeant had assaulted and stalked her – by the time her claims were ‘sustained’, he’d quietly resigned

Official advice sheds light on a long-suspected loophole, in which the Government proactively releases material with redactions so it can circumvent freedom of information laws.

Higher education adjudicator expresses concern about ‘increasing levels of distress’ among university students

The OIA said students faced multiple challenges, including the cost-of-living crisis, industrial action and longer-term impacts of the pandemic.

If passed, the Therapeutic Products Bill would create a regime administered by an “independent registrar”, who is also a Ministry of Health employee. There is no guaranteed role for Māori in its operation, let alone in key decisions, writes Jane Kelsey

Oman Investment Authority (OIA) announced 36 investment opportunities worth about $4 billion and covering various industries. OIA’s Director General of Economic Diversification, Hisham bin Ahmed al-Sheedi, said these investment opportunities would potentially ensure better alignment and synergy between OIA and other government and private entities. Sheedi noted that the opportunities…

Officials who knowingly break the country's official information law need more than a slap on the wrist, experts say as the Ombudsman investigates a former minister's email to donors.

New Zealand's government stands accused of a cover-up culture after not releasing a key email that has led to the downfall of minister Stuart Nash.