Archived News for Professionals in State Government
Workers in the public sector may be feeling a distinct rumble of tough times ahead, with the sacking of three top-tier officials as one of the first acts of a cost-cutting Federal Government.
Conscience divided, vote to decide foetal rights
A new law is being considered in New South Wales which could change the state of reproductive rights based largely on outcry from a recent event.
Fingal mine finds green light
Amid legal challenges on several sites the Tasmanian government has approved a new coal mine for the state, giving the go-ahead to a $50 million project in the Fingal Valley
Premier calls for Federal car loan
There may be little joy for Holden workers this Christmas, if the South Australian Premier’s predictions are correct.
The first rule of Hopscotch Club
Hopscotch could become a strictly underground pursuit under amended graffiti laws in New South Wales.
Wary wait to see the cost of development
Community members in Far North Queensland are waiting to see what fate will be bestowed on them by the Queensland Government, with the state’s Deputy Premier saying he will all but disregard environmental authorities in favour of regional development.
Funding pool filled for range of research
A total funding pool of nearly half a million dollars has been put up for investigator-driven research in Australia.
River funds showered on SA businesses
Members of South Australia’s state government environmental departments have set out the criteria for irrigation funding.
River plans scanned for patch-ups
The Water Sharing plans for several rivers in New South Wales are under review, but the state’s Primary Industries Minister assures it is likely that little will be changed.
Asbestos furore not forgotten in NSW
The New South Wales Minister for Finance and Services has taken stock of the year’s progress in asbestos management, reaffirming the government’s pledge to deal with the ongoing fallout from decades of exposure.
Territory gets twenty years of gas
The Power and Water Corporation in the Northern Territory has signed a deal that will see it buy gas from a field near Alice Springs for the next two decades.
Blame game after neonatal scare
Fifteen newborns were quarantined and at least two underwent surgery after a mystery disease swept the Melbourne's Royal Women's Hospital last week.
Fight brews with anti-nuclear radio-activists
The Queensland Government is striding ahead with plans to open up the state’s significant uranium resources to any interested parties.
First words in Alpha court case
Court proceedings have begun today in Queensland’s Land Court, with several groups trying to stop the Alpha Coal Project in the state’s central west.
Inquest poses punishment for midwife poseurs
A coronial inquiry into the deaths of three newborns in homebirths has prompted a push for heavy punishments to be created for unregistered midwives, which could include jail time.
Moves to soften tender hardship
The South Australian Government is attempting to make it easier for small and medium sized businesses to tender for public sector contracts, with a new training package for operators.
Reforms to stop storming disputes
The Queensland Government has made moves to make it harder for builders to interfere the Building Services Authority (BSA) on disputes.
Eyes on prizes at petrochemical pow-wow
The resource sharks are circling a proposed offshore petrochemical plant near the Northern Territory.
Plans for better Brisbane rail, worries over the bill
The Queensland Premier has revived a plan to spend billions for more rail access over the Brisbane River, but some residents wonder if it will be funded by money put aside for much-needed highway repairs.
Prison mine work plan sparks union ire
As reported earlier this week; a program in the Northern Territory has seen prisoners sign on as labourers in a salt mine – now union officials say the prisoners and local workers are being stitched-up by award rates.
Public servant faces spy charge with little to go on
A senior public servant accused of espionage activities has been denied access to evidence used to strip him of his security clearance.