Archived News for Professionals in State Government
The Federal Government wants to talk with the States and Territories about faults in funding arrangements for disaster recovery.
New crew to improve UNESCO's view
The Queensland Government is taking stronger measures in the hope of avoiding having UNESCO downgrade the Great Barrier Reef’s World Heritage status.
School money welcomed while watchdog listens
Victoria’s new Labor government has unveiled its first budget, spending big on schools and trains, but scandals in the education sector raise questions over how the money will be spent.
Sorry state could preempt remote closure
The WA Department of Housing’s funding for remote Aboriginal communities suffers from poor oversight and a lack of coordination, an audit has found.
Teachers' 12 per cent tabled in ACT
Canberra teachers could be awarded a 12 per cent four year pay rise and 20 hours less work per year, with a new deal now on the table.
New look launched on fatal floods
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has launched a second commission of inquiry into the deadly 2011 Grantham flood.
May Day marches mark growing wage threat
Workers around the country have marched on various issues, in the annual May Day union rallies over the weekend.
Auditor calls for tighter travel
Western Australia’s auditor-general says the state’s public servants are spending too much on travel.
Corruption called-out on watchdog radio
Victoria’s Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) has launched a podcast series.
Department urges dig for equality
The WA Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) has been held up as an example for women in leadership roles.
Documents show slow dam response
Queensland dam operator Sunwater could be in hot water again, with criticism over its reaction to Tropical Cyclone Marcia
Ombudsman decries police policing
South Australia’s Ombudsman Wayne Lines has written to the ICAC to voice his disagreement with police handling complaints about police.
Call for water sales to bring billions
A Canberra academic says Australia could make billions of dollars from privatising its water assets, but only after broad reforms.
Greens push for right to shut the gate
A Tasmanian Senate standing committee is reviewing a bill that gives landholders the right to refuse gas mining on their property.
Minister considers predecessor's moves
Queensland’s new Water Minister is touring the state to understand the arrangements of his predecessors.
NT driving boldly over 'construction cliff'
Economic analysts have warned that the Northern Territory has too many eggs in one basket, and is quickly approaching a “construction cliff”.
Queensland looks to new fuel to power new jobs
The Queensland Government says it is working on a policy to boost the ethanol industry.
Assistants slashed over original figures
The WA Education Minister Peter Collier says the state has 465 education assistants that are surplus to requirements.
Background backlog slams department
Staffing at the SA Department of Communities has been doubled as workers fight an incredible backlog of applicants for working with children checks.
Date set for next SA corruption hearing
A public servant facing corruption charges says he will fight on.
RSPCA in debates across states
The RSPCA has called for an end to government funding of greyhound racing, while a WA MP criticises the animal rights group.