Archived News for Professionals in State Government
The ACT Government has started its second large-scale wind farm auction, which could double the amount of wind farm-generated electricity the territory buys.
Ergon to trial new tech ahead of revolution
Electricity companies could soon roll out the next big energy revolution - offering large home battery systems to customers.
Liberals move to mute unions in ACT
The Canberra Liberals want the ACT Government to cut all financial and political links with the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU).
Concern about perfection doesn't pay
Many people describe themselves as the type of person who needs everything to be “done right”, but this urge for perfection could carry some severe costs.
Sims wants more talk on performance
ACCC chair Rod Sims says he wants more debate on how to get better regulatory outcomes and reduce regulatory burdens.
AG spots overpaid, underworked bosses
Staff at state government agency Major Projects Victoria (MPV) are overpaid and underworked, the auditor-general has found.
Cashless welfare card in swipe at social reform
A trial has been launched for a cashless welfare card in one South Australian town, which community leaders say will save lives.
Outback archivers invited to city stash
The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) is offering two remote media and archive workers the opportunity to travel to the NFSA in Canberra to receive professional training.
Police glitch arrests to be compensated
Compensation will be paid after errors in the New South Wales police database led to the wrongful arrest of more than 100 young people.
State's rates stoush to be discussed
The West Australian Government says something needs to be done about council rates, but the Local Government Association does not want a cap.
Watchdog stalks dodgy cop claims
Queensland’s fraud squad is being investigated by the state’s Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) after media reports of corruption.
Carmichael hits big hitch in federal disapproval
The Federal Court has overturned Adani's federal environmental approval to build the Carmichael coal mine – a resounding win for environmentalists, but their joy might be short-lived.
Whistleblower study shows resistance
A new study suggests it is extremely difficult to blow the whistle without some blow-back.
More calls for 245-T compensation in WA
More authorities are joining the push for a fresh look into long-running claims of herbicide poisoning of government workers.
Big dump is best nuclear idea, Business says
Private lobby Business SA says establishing an outback nuclear waste dump would be the best economic move for South Australia, if the Government wants to engage in the nuclear industry.
SA spends millions after false power concession
The South Australian Government will spend $2.2 million on new software after almost $1.5 million was mistakenly paid to energy retailers.
Palaszczuk quiet on potential reshuffle
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has not ruled out a cabinet reshuffle or even the addition of extra ministers in a performance review later this year.
Sick leave taking big toll in Tas.
Sick days for Tasmanian public servants now cost over $70 million a year, leading the state’s Auditor-General to believe there is a growing culture of entitlement.
Warning that WA child checks could slip
The Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) has warned children could be at risk due to understaffing and a lack of resources at the WA Department for Child Protection and Family Support’s Working With Children Unit.
Spill responders watching oily tide
The Queensland Transport Department is scrambling to deal with an oil spill along a 10 kilometre stretch of water in the ocean south of Townsville.
Union fights to keep coal pay
The CFMEU has emerged as a surprise backer of the Labor Party’s 50 per cent renewable energy target, but their support is contingent on unprecedented assistance for workers.