Archived News for Professionals in State Government
The WA Government is looking for new consultancies to help with issues at Griffin Coal.
'Dehumanising' state practice slammed
The Queensland Human Rights Commission has recommended the elimination of strip searches in women's prisons.
Digital ID bill appears
Australia's long-awaited digital identity legislation has made its way to Parliament.
Reef kept off danger list
The Great Barrier Reef has avoided being added to UNESCO's endangered list.
Big fund for NSW wages
New South Wales is establishing a $3.6 billion fund to boost public sector wages.
CCC report to stay hidden
Queensland’s corruption commission has been blocked from releasing a recent report.
Commonwealth snub probed
Details have emerged about the Victorian Government’s decision to scrap the Commonwealth Games.
Glass urges action
Victorian Ombudsman Deborah Glass has criticised the state government's sluggish response to corruption findings.
Mining probe hears concerns
A NSW parliamentary inquiry has heard of the health consequences of lead, gold, silver, and zinc mining operations.
Oil giants sued in US
In a big legal move, California has taken five of the world's biggest oil giants to court.
Pharmacy boost tested
Pharmacists are being given new powers in an effort to assist Tasmanian aged care.
Rural shifts planned
Stats show city-dwelling Australians are flocking to the country, or at least want to.
Woodside testing blocked
Woodside's ambitious gas project off Western Australia's northern coast has hit a snag.
Racist cops keep jobs
Three Queensland police officers who made racist comments at a Brisbane watch house will retain their positions.
State funds fresh teachers
The Victorian government is scrapping tuition fees for secondary school teaching programs starting in 2024.
Fish kill case raised
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has filed a legal case over a fish kill incident near Lake Macquarie's Vales Point Power Station.
Coal hike coming for NSW
The NSW government is set to bolster its budget by $2.7 billion through an increase in coal royalties.
Cops prepped for drug change
ACT police are being put through an attitudinal shift ahead of drug decriminalisation.
Eraring talks continue
Tough talks are deciding the future of NSW’s Eraring coal-fired power station.