Archived News for Professionals in State Government
Australia will soon have a new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner.
Senator to lead DV probe
Former senator Natasha Stott Despoja has been appointed as the Royal Commissioner to lead South Australia’s inquiry into Domestic, Family, and Sexual Violence.
SA backs water projects
SA Water has unveiled a series of projects for South Australia’s reservoir reserves.
Authorities tackling asbestos issue
Authorities continue to grapple with an asbestos mulch contamination crisis.
Tech drives disaster platform
Experts have launched a new online platform to improve disaster preparedness using community-sourced data ...
Coal approvals questioned
The Federal Court is currently reviewing Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek's assessment of coal mine proposals ...
Big scheme dubbed 'pork barrel'
The NSW Auditor-General has criticised the lack of a business case in the state’s $5 billion WestInvest program.
Counter-fraud framework set
The APS Academy has introduced the new Commonwealth Corruption Control Framework.
State vaccinations probed
Court rulings on Queensland’s public sector vaccination scheme have sparked legal and ethical debates.
Miner makes Section 18 bid
An Indigenous group has expressed “profound disappointment” about plans to disturb heritage sites in WA.
SA deal for big builds
The South Australian government has announced a hydrogen agreement with GFG Alliance.
Turnbull pushes Hunter works
Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull is advocating for the development of two pumped hydro energy projects in the Upper Hunter Valley.
WA gas plan slammed
A parliamentary inquiry in WA has concluded that the state's domestic gas policy is “no longer fit for purpose”.
Report brings ethics review
Almost half a million New South Wales public sector workers are set to receive mandatory ethics training.
Transport tech audited
Transport for NSW (TfNSW) is pushing to replace its antiquated Driver Vehicle System (DRIVES), despite numerous attempts and significant financial investment.
Trustee pledges improvement
The Queensland Public Trustee says it is improving its public consultations ahead of a new fee structure.