Archived News for Professionals in State Government - September, 2013
A new program is being installed throughout New South Wales which will see public sectors combine and share IT resources to streamline the government’s technological capability.
Power worker payment is no end to pain
A former power station worker diagnosed with deadly mesothelioma will be paid compensation for his exposure to asbestos.
Probe finds gaps in crime confiscation scheme
An audit into the Victorian Police program meant to distribute proceeds of crime to victims has found a number of operational shortcomings leave it woefully ineffective.
Support for States' interconnected power boost
The Australian Energy Regulator says there could be benefits to several states if key infrastructure is upgraded.
Feds called for in sandy stand-off
Three Queensland MPs have thrown their support behind continuing sand-mining operations on North Stradbroke Island despite widespread environmental and cultural opposition.
Top end tapped for farming supplies
Government authorities in Western Australia have begun surveying outside the Ord irrigation area in the Kimberly region – looking to see if the environment could sustain thousands of hectares of new farming operations.
East West hot topic at Freight Week
It is Freight Week in Victoria this week; the annual event seeks to celebrate and draw attention to the state’s vital transport industry, and the thousands of workers it comprises.
Fines seek to foil fuel sneaks
The New South Wales Government is undertaking a crack-down on service stations which fail to advertise the full price of fuel.
Million dollar chair fall in ACT
A Canberra public servant has been awarded more payouts after she fell off a chair at work in 2002.
Minister says fear not, half of hospitals have Legionella
The Queensland Health Minister says nobody should be alarmed at revelations of Legionella bacteria at nearly half the state’s hospitals.
SA trucks represent on national safety board
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulators committee has welcomed a representative from The South Australian Road Transport Association to a seat at its table.
Corruption probe exposes mining boys' club
A broad range of findings have been levelled against former New South Wales Resources Minister Ian Macdonald, accusing him of thwarting proper process to do favours for his friends in the mining industry.