NEW LAWS FOR DATA BREACHING
Onus is on business to report
By Troy Park
ON February 13, the Australian Senate passed new laws that will require businesses who are covered by the Privacy Act (1988) - APP Entities - to notify the Privacy Commissioner and their customers if they have experienced a data breach.
BUILDING A GREAT CITY
Let's reflect on a progressive 2016
By Geoff Lee
MOST nights when you turn on the TV there is a great news story about Parramatta.
UNION VS COUNCIL IN GARBAGE BATTLE
Fears over waste privatisation
By Iliana Stillitano
WASTE services staff at Cumberland Council face an uncertain future with fears the garbage collection will be privatised.
CITY CALLS FOR AMBASSADORS
Expressions of interest now open
CITY of Parramatta is calling for Expressions of Interest from reside and workers who would like to help promote the City at major events and festivals as part of a new ambassador program being implemented by Council.
NEW VISION FOR CITY
Making it an attractive place to live
By Geoff Lee
State Member for Parramatta
AT the 2016 Bradfield Oration, Lucy Turnbull challenged the status quo by proposing moving NSW Parliament to Parramatta by 2025.
WESTERN SYDNEY STADIUM
Have your say on future development
By Geoff Lee
THE new Western Sydney Stadium planning application is open for public exhibition and comment.
2016 STATE BUDGET
By Geoff Lee
State Member for Parramatta
NSW has never had a better State Budget with record spending on infrastructure.
FEDERAL ELECTION 2016
Western Sydney falls to Labor
LABOR cut a swathe through Western Sydney in Saturday’s Federal election, increasing its majority in its seats and winning back some of its heartland.
COMMENT: COUNCIL MERGERS
Controversial, but better efficiencies
By Geoff Lee
State Member for Parramatta
LAST month, the NSW Government took the controversial decision to amalgamate a number of councils, creating 19 new local councils.
HILLS-HAWKESBURY MERGER OUT
Model won't result in efficiency
THE State Government has ruled out a merger between Hawkesbury and Hills Councils.
