Archived News for Professionals in State Government
Victoria's government will refund $7 million in taxes collected from electric vehicle (EV) owners after the High Court declared the tax unconstitutional.
Staff gifts slammed
An investigation by the Integrity Commission in Tasmania has revealed public servants accepting gifts, including sports tickets, dinners, and Coles gift cards.
Union concerned at new duties
Tasmanian health unions are concerned new changes could see firefighters responding to medical emergencies in the absence of paramedics.
$50m for Reef efforts
The Albanese Government has announced an extra $50 million to improve water quality in the Great Barrier Reef.
New powers for NSW builds
NSW Premier Chris Minns says new powers will allow the state to maintain construction quality while addressing the urgent demand for new homes.
NSW launches VAD scheme
New South Wales is implementing voluntary assisted dying (VAD) laws this week.
Big split in school money
New figures show a widening funding gap in Australia's education system, with an $800 million overfunding in private schools compared to a $4.5 billion shortfall for public schools.
Review calls for council shift
A two-year local government review in Tasmania has recommended merging 12 of the state's councils into seven.
Unknown roads tallied
An audit has revealed $1.3 billion in assets that councils did not know they had.
Fyles drops Woodside shares
Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles has divested shares in gas company Woodside amid scrutiny over a perceived conflict of interest.
House power spree needed
Australia must electrify 500 homes each day and triple the pace of retrofitting non-residential buildings to achieve its 2050 emissions target.
Plans cut to dodge blowouts
States are outraged after the Commonwealth cut 50 infrastructure projects.
Paramedic threats ramp
Paramedics in New South Wales (NSW) are considering serious moves in their ongoing pay dispute with the state government.
Big flows to back gas
The Northern Territory has unveiled one of its largest water allocation plans ever.