Archived News for Professionals in State Government
Two months of remote learning could lead to long-term changes to Victoria's education system.
DV package underperforming
A review of a $448 million Victorian Government family violence package has found it fairly ineffective.
Rail dream denied
A new report says Australia should abandon its dream of having a high-speed, east coast rail service.
Concrete questioned in QLD dam
An inquiry has found concrete used in the construction of Queensland’s Paradise Dam may have been “intrinsically incapable” of meeting design standards.
Grass army suggested
The NT Government has proposed building an army to fight a vicious invasive weed.
Digging continues in WA
Changed FIFO conditions are allowing significant parts of the WA resources sector to continue operating.
Fine for Sydney roof fall
An engineering company has been fined $200,000 following the unplanned collapse of a Sydney stadium roof.
COVID commission backs gas
Australia’s recovery from COVID-19 will be led by gas, according to the Federal Government.
Roadmap leads to gas, mostly
The Energy Minister has released a discussion paper on technologies to drive economic recovery in Australia.
QLD puts off euthanasia laws
Queensland’s voluntary euthanasia laws have been deferred until after the October election.
State simplifies trans change
Law reforms in Victoria have made it easier for people to change their birth certificates.
NSW issues safety app
A new app allows workers in NSW to anonymously report workplace health and safety issues.
Court looms for open-cut coal
Youth activists are preparing a legal challenge against a Clive Palmer coal project.
Cyber attack on WA government
International reports say a cyber spy group tried to install a backdoor in the Western Australian Department of Premier and Cabinet’s computers.
NSW fails to take council powers
New South Wales councils say they have avoided a power grab by the state.