Archived News for Professionals in State Government
Three leaders of the public sector have been nominated as finalists in the 2015 Women’s Agenda Leadership Awards.
Record shifting details for mergers and other moves
Cuts, reforms and changes of government can mean headaches for public servants nationwide, especially when it comes to dealing with sensitive data.
Sticky stand-off delays pay talks again
A delicate dance continues this week between tens of thousands of public servants and the departments they work for.
Funding tap turned for dry NSW
Dry times have prompted the Baird Government in NSW to unveil a $300 million drought assistance and resilience package for farmers.
Email details ways to deal with trimmed Parks
Tasmania's Parks and Wildlife Service is looking to absorb a $2.5 million funding cut, but there are fears that job losses would hurt world heritage plans.
Rates fight in SA to save subsidy
The Local Government Association of South Australia has entered a stoush over rates rises with the State Government.
Solid response from majors on QLD local demands
The Local Government Association of Queensland has put out a list of demands ahead of the Queensland election, and even received responses from the major parties.
Special peg not enough for LGNSW
New South Wales councils can apply to set their rates above the state’s peg – a peg that the peak body for councils says it wants abolished.
Vic voice flown in for NT police probe
A retired Victorian public servant will be an impartial voice in a police scandal in the NT.
Andrews warms teachers ahead of pay talk
Figures show around half of new Australian teachers leave the job after just five years, and the Victorian Government says it wants change.
Probe finds digital leaks in NSW water
Experts have warned that Sydney's sewerage system could be hijacked by hackers, leading to potentially smelly chaos across the city.
Pyne revives deregulation on Dawkins' back
Education Minister Christopher Pyne has signalled that he may negotiate with the Opposition on uni fee deregulation, and claims to have the backing of the man behind HECS.
Claim granted for big swathe of SA
The Barngarla people have been granted a native title claim that covers about two thirds of South Australia's Eyre Peninsula.
Health closure prompts cry for consultation
There are fears that a NSW Government move to close several medical warehouses will leave regional surgeons short of supplies.
Newman called-out on coal and job claims
Queensland public sector unions are linking a high amount of early voting in the upcoming state election to dissatisfaction with Premier Campbell Newman.
Stress brings big compo bill in Tas
Figures show compensations payouts to Tasmanian government staff have increased, despite the number of claims going down.
Fluffy listing brings pressure for some
The ACT Government is preparing to publish a list of homes containing Mr Fluffy asbestos, but the plan has been met with mixed reactions from homeowners.
Forest fight forming over wilderness building plan
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt says he will not compromise Tasmania's world heritage value, despite backing development in key forest areas.
PUP pledges tax change to wake QLD
The Palmer United Party has launched its QLD election campaign with a promise abolish payroll tax, which it says will kick-start work and economic development.
Vic. coughs up for free pertussis vaccine
A rise in cases has lead the Victorian government bring back free whooping cough vaccines for expectant mothers and parents of newborns.
Brain scans show mind-bending political lines
A new study may shed some light on why when politicians talk – those listening often tune out.