Archived News for Professionals in State Government
An audit has found New South Wales schools have a maintenance backlog of over $500 million.
Tasmanian watchdog lacks teeth
A barrister who worked with the NSW ICAC has savaged Tasmania’s corruption watchdog.
Frack evidence questioned
Environmentalists have accused the NT Government and Origin Energy of misleading a hydraulic fracturing inquiry.
Labor opposes Murray moves
Labor says it will join with the Greens to block planned changes to the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
ACT seeks procurement boost
The ACT Government is designing measures to boost workplace security, compliance and ethical standards.
New tolls could pay for Sydney link
Leaked “cabinet-in-confidence” reportedly show the NSW Government is considering additional road tolls to pay for the final stage of its WestConnex motorway.
Adani rail money dashed
The Federal Government appears to have ruled out NAIF funding for a rail line to Adani’s Carmichael coal mine.
SA unveils virtual solar plan
The SA Government has announced plans to connect 50,000 homes to form a virtual power plant.
States push early reforms
State and territory governments are pushing the federal government to fund education for three-year-olds.
DPIPWE shift suggested
Tasmania’s public sector union says the location of government departments should not be decided by politicians.
Ferry joke sinks
It turns out Sydney’s jokingly named Ferry McFerryface was picked by the transport minister, not the public.
Lobby warns of strike decline
The Australia Institute has warned that the right to strike is “nearly extinct”.
EBAs slide alongside wages
The Australia Institute says declining wages could be linked to a large drop in private sector EBAs.
FWC keeps trains rolling
The ACTU says Fair Work’s intervention in the Sydney train strikes shows the right to strike is “nearly dead”.
Hospital fines not helping
The SA Government’s policy to fine hospitals that exceed waiting time target has been criticised by the state’s mental health watchdog.
NAPLAN tech checks dumped
The Education Council has announced “robo-marking” will not be used to assess NAPLAN tests.
Scientist queries frack findings
A mine rehab expert has questioned the findings of NT’s fracking review.
Failings found in Tas. child protection
A new report has found most Tasmanian child protection notifications are not investigated for at least 29 days.