Archived News for Professionals in State Government
A new survey hopes to get a picture of the workers who interact with family violence.
Fines raised for razing facades
The Queensland Government has introduced new fines for developers who demolish heritage buildings.
Call for NT port protection
Advocates are pushing the Northern Territory Government to protect the sensitive coastal environment.
Court delays for sunken giant
A 3,000-tonne wave energy generator has been sitting off the coast of Adelaide since it sunk over three years ago.
TasWater takeover continues
Tasmanian councils have voted to keep control of TasWater, and say they will keep up the fight.
Payroll project not looking good
An independent audit suggests the Queensland Government is at high risk of another payroll disaster.
Power firms plug smart meters
Authorities have reported on the broad uptake of smart electricity meters in Victoria.
Victoria combines privacy and FOI
Victoria has collapsed its privacy commission and freedom of information office into a new information office.
Key NT rehab enters administration
An important Northern Territory alcohol treatment program has been placed under special administration.
States split in budget response
There has been a mixed reaction from the states to the federal budget, linked largely to the political allegiances of state governments.
Union muted amid big PS cuts
WA Premier Mark McGowan has launched a $500,000 review of the state’s public sector.
Vic. sex offenders to have DNA taken
The Victorian Government is moving amendments to allow police to collect DNA and fingerprints from registered sex offenders without a court order.
Pipes and Hydro in Federal energy fix
The Federal Government could buy a larger stake in the Snowy Hydro scheme in its push for energy security.
Blackout payback questioned
Tens of thousands of Adelaide householders and businesses will miss out on compensation payments for last year’s blackouts.
Domestic violence powers disputed
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) says doctors could do more harm than good by interfering in domestic violence cases.
Catholic funding criticised
A new report has labelled governance structures at NSW Catholic schools “flawed” and “inadequate”.
GST re-think launched
Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison has ordered an independent inquiry into the carve-up of GST revenue.
Premier pushes COAG reform
New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian has called for a radical rethink of federal-state relations.
Salmon transparency demanded
Salmon producer Tassal has been accused of covering up a major fish kill in Macquarie Harbour.