Archived News for Professionals in State Government
One Tasmanian council is making bold moves to cut costs through renewable energy.
VPS report shows loss at the top
The latest State of the Victorian Public Service (VPS) report has been released, detailed a range of interesting facts and stats about state-level bureaucrats.
Farmers say allocation change risks sweet future
There is outrage over WA Government threats to cut water allocations for farmers in the Ord Stage 1 agricultural region.
Slow response to dangerous lead levels in Tas
A new study into lead contamination in Tasmanian drinking water has revealed high levels of lead coming from a surprising source.
Staff cuts could help SA's water worries
SA Water says sacking 150 staff should allow it to charge less.
State of states swing on housing
Financial reports say the increase in construction activity in New South Wales has made it Australia’s top economic performer.
States come together for joint pot trial
The state governments of Queensland, NSW and Victoria have joined forces for medicinal cannabis clinical trials.
Business wants East West replaced ASAP
The Victorian Government has found a way out of the controversial East West Link project, for the low cost of a few hundred million dollars.
Office reforms in call for workplace efficiency
The WA Government has released new rules for public office fit-outs, procurement and maintenance.
Pearson pushes for stand-alone recognition
Indigenous leader Noel Pearson wants a separate declaration of Aboriginal recognition as well as any changes to the Australian constitution.
Queensland warns of disaster money meddling
Queensland councils say the Federal Government is abandoning them by withdrawing much of the funding support for towns hit by cyclones and other natural disasters.
Rural boot camp report causes controversy
A review of the former Queensland Government’s youth boot camp program has raised allegations of favouritism.
States take lead on domestic violence
Two state governments are taking active steps to help victims of domestic violence.
Two-tiered dispute over pegs and cuts
Victorian councils have blamed the State Government for having to sack staff and cut services.
Water Corp. flushes 300 workers
Water Corporation in Western Australia will shed hundreds of jobs, as it shifts its corporate direction.
Water Minister thinks on city-country switch
Victorian Water Minister Lisa Neville says she will look at water held for Melbourne as a way to improve water security for rural irrigators.
Coalition continues hard road push
While Prime Minister Tony Abbott has recently appeared willing to let Victoria not build its contentious East West Link, others within his party are pushing for the big road build to continue.
Big re-jig for Baird's new direction
The post-election revamp of the NSW public sector has begun, with new Administrative Arrangements outlining the organisational changes.
Big water spill in Victorian reforms
The Victorian Government has undertaken large-scale sacking of executives on water and environment boards.
Commissioner covers privacy switch
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has updated its guidelines in the wake of new privacy laws.
Police mark push for gender equality
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has celebrated the 50th anniversary of women in the police force.