Archived News for Professionals in State Government
The WA Government says it wants to position the state at the centre of the booming lithium industry.
Probe launched on language lessons
An inquiry has been launched into concerns that a Chinese program in NSW schools could expose students to propaganda.
Infrastructure injections questioned
An infrastructure lobby says the “big spending” infrastructure budget will actually see a reduction of about $2 billion.
Taxpayers to cover more for polls
Victorian taxpayers will cover more election campaign costs after a donations shakeup announced this week.
Deal to see Murray moves proceed
Labor and the Coalition appear to have reached agreement on proposed MDBP amendments.
Department charged over NT death
NT WorkSafe has charged a government department over the death of a Darwin musician.
Ergon faces overcharge claims
Over 1,000 Queensland businesses have been “illegally overcharged” by Ergon.
Commissioner questions MDBP basis
A royal commissioner has questioned the legality of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
State pays for Palm Island riots
Queensland will pay $30 million to settle a class action over the 2004 Palm Island riots ...
WA cuts have major cost
It has cost over $15 million to get rid of some of WA’s highest paid bureaucrats.
TasWater takeover simmers down
The Tasmanian Government has given up its plan to take over TasWater.
QLD joins redress scheme
Queensland has become the third state to commit to a national redress scheme for survivors of sexual abuse in government-run institutions.
Experts want different waste focus
An expansion of waste-to-energy projects is on the way, but experts say we cannot burn out problems away.
Gonski calls for big shift
The new Gonski report says Australia's school curriculum should be changed to focus to individual student achievements.
Plans to deal with China ban
Local government lobbies say China’s ban on imports of recyclable waste should be used as an opportunity for change.
Aged care gets immunisation order
All aged-care homes have been instructed to offer their staff a flu vaccination.