Archived News for Professionals in State Government
Authorities say revenue from oil and gas production has fallen “far behind” in capturing the benefits of the LNG boom.
Climate cuts need smart plans
Experts say Australia’s climate change response could depend on planning.
RACGP wants triage fee change
Doctors say money paid for patients who leave the ER could be better spent elsewhere.
Airport city plan draws bold view
Planners say the future of Western Sydney hinges on an “aerotropolis” growing around the Western Sydney Airport.
Gift fix hits Tasmanian staff
Tasmanian politicians and government employees will soon follow new rules about gifts and benefits.
Basin Plan changes outlined
The Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) has put up its plans for changes to the Basin Plan.
NT caps once open roads
The NT Labor Government has scrapped open speed roads, imposing a 130km/hr limit in the name of safety.
Forced ECT rates questioned
Concerns have been raised about the high rate of forced ECT and low legal representation of mental health patients.
Nurses lead deliberate drug stats
Nurses are the most likely health professionals to die from deliberate overdose.
Treasurer says waste advocates 'silent'
SA’s Treasurer says a “silent majority” want the state’s nuclear waste dump ...
Queensland kids get coding
Compulsory coding classes will be rolled out across Queensland next year.
Perth PS shift outlined
Over 1,500 WA public servants will be relocated as part of a massive redevelopment.
Prison probe too narrow
Questions are being asked about the effectiveness of the upcoming youth detention review ...
Watchdog reforms celebrated
Former NSW police minister Mike Gallacher has gleefully marked the passing of corruption reforms ...
QLD bill kills looming water rort
Queensland has tightened groundwater licence requirements for mines, without angering Adani.
Weatherill wants dump put to people
SA Premier Jay Weatherill wants a referendum on a nuclear waste dump.
Direct method moving out of Aurukun
A troubled school in the Queensland community of Aurukun will not be saved by ‘direct instruction’.