Max Maddison
Max Maddison is a state political reporter at The Sydney Morning Herald.
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The Dust of Death
SafeWork knew tunnel workers were exposed to ‘high levels’ of deadly silica dust
Thousands of tunnel workers have been exposed to silica. Confidential documents reveal the regulator has known since at least April 2018.
- by Max Maddison
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Trump warning as NSW budget slides $1.3 billion further into red
The budget is forecast to be $1.3 billion worse off due to falling stamp duty revenue and amid warnings of inflation risks from Donald Trump’s trade policies.
- by Max Maddison and Michael McGowan
New Year’s commuter chaos on cards as transport union votes for further action
Industrial action on Sydney’s rail network is back on the table after union members voted overwhelmingly to continue their campaign.
- by Max Maddison
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State Parliament
New regulator calls out ‘bare minimum’ culture in construction industry
In his first interview, new Building Commissioner James Sherrard says defects in NSW builds are affecting consumer confidence and housing supply.
- by Max Maddison
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Crime
PM lashes ‘evil’ antisemitic attack as police boost Sydney patrols
Anthony Albanese said attacks like that in Woollahra “diminish us as a nation”, and a “whole of society” effort was needed to stamp them out.
- by Catherine Naylor, Josefine Ganko, Riley Walter, Max Maddison and Penry Buckley
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Housing crisis
The Sydney housing reform set to be scaled back
Policy that allows apartments of up to six storeys to be built near transport hubs will be pared back, meaning Greater Sydney is likely to miss its housing target by some margin.
- by Max Maddison
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Political leadership
Second leading Liberal moderate quits, saying a woman should get his seat
Former minister Paul Fletcher insisted his departure had nothing to do with the threat he faces from teal independent Nicolette Boele.
- by Paul Sakkal, Max Maddison, James Massola and Penry Buckley
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Development
‘Excessive’ or ‘strategic merit’? Eastern suburbs’ tallest building given green light
A proposal to construct the tallest building in the eastern suburbs has overcome a significant planning hurdle three years after first being rejected.
- by Max Maddison
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State Parliament
Over 75,000 approved homes yet to commence construction
Doubts over the effectiveness of the government’s planning reforms are growing with data that shows a huge lag between approved DAs and new builds.
- by Max Maddison
Protest outside places of worship could be banned in NSW after Great Synagogue incident
After a spate of antisemitic attacks, Premier Chris Minns has commissioned his attorney-general to strengthen protections for religious institutions.
- by Max Maddison
Mardi Gras votes by tiny margin to keep NSW Police in Sydney parade
NSW Police will take part in the 2025 Mardi Gras after the parade’s members voted down a motion to exclude them by 34 votes.
- by Max Maddison
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