Archived News for Professionals in State Government
Coastal rights reduced
NSW coastal harvestable water rights have been reduced amid recent controversy.
Concern over NT extraction
A farm located near the NT’s renowned Mataranka Hot Springs is seeking to extract millions of litres of water using a controversial licence.
Grand Final flushes watched
This year’s AFL Grand Final has been linked to some unique water usage patterns.
Hospitals test safety hotline
Hospitals in Queensland will soon test a new hotline for escalating safety concerns.
AG leaving shakes Tasmania
Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has ruled out calling an election in the wake of Attorney-General Elise Archer's resignation.
EV charges knocked
Victorian Ombudsman Deborah Glass has criticised the implementation of the state’s road-user tax for electric vehicles.
WA grid shift underway
Western Australia's Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM) has ushered in significant changes to bolster the state's energy transformation.
Abuse report calls for change
A report has emerged from a two-year inquiry into the Tasmanian government's handling of child sexual abuse within its institutions.
ACT influence alleged
The ACT Integrity Commission has been told of ministerial influence on contracts.
ICAC sees reputation hit
South Australia's anti-corruption watchdog, ICAC, says its reputation suffered due to a botched inquiry into a former prominent government official.
New premier backs policies
Victoria's newly appointed premier, Jacinta Allan, has embarked on her first day in office.
WA cops tap Starlink
The WA Police Force has allocated $8.5 million to equip 550 vehicles and 129 regional police stations with Starlink technology and internet services.
TasWater welcomes security
TasWater says a new chapter of water security for 200,000 customers in southern Tasmania has been written.
COVID inquiry announced
The Federal Government has announced an inquiry into the country's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gas payout appealed
The Northern Territory (NT) Government is contesting a court's order to pay nearly $1 million in compensation to former youth detention inmates who were gassed.
Gladys takes ICAC action
Gladys Berejiklian, the former Premier of New South Wales, has initiated civil legal proceedings against the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).
Mandate drop shocks nurses
Queensland Health has decided to revoke its COVID-19 vaccination mandate, drawing criticism from the state’s nursing union.
State agrees to hydro plan
The Albanese and Malinauskas Governments have inked a $100 million agreement to transform Port Bonython into South Australia's inaugural large-scale hydrogen export terminal.