Archived News for Professionals in State Government

The Queensland Government is raiding its own businesses to gather $1 billion in extra revenue, but reports say the gains will be swallowed up by a bulging public sector wage bill.

School tech deal taken to court

Some top-level members of Victoria’s education department will face court on corruption charges.

NSW teachers in autism attack claim

Dozens of New South Wales teachers have assaulted students with autism, leaked documents allege.

Payback ordered from former union figure

Former federal MP Craig Thomson has been ordered to pay $458,000 for breaching the Fair Work Act.

NSW TAFE change could see private fight

Reports say changes are on the way that will see NSW TAFEs fight for funding with private operators.

Palmer's plays keep hundreds at risk

The Queensland Government and the French territory of New Caledonia are avoiding Clive Palmer's attempts to keep his refinery afloat.

Farm funds to find high-tech paddocks

A new Federal Government initiative will bring some high-tech tools to one of the world’s oldest activities.

Port sale plans fail to set sail

The Victorian Government's plan to privatise the Port of Melbourne has been sunk for now.

SA planning change put aside

Controversial planning law changes have been put aside for the SA Parliament’s Christmas break.

Tassie urged to take cable deal

The Tasmanian Government is considering paying up to $20 million to attach the state to a global underwater digital cable network.

Wind farm money re-jigged

Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has given the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) a mandate that allows it to invest in wind projects.

East West report slams both sides

Victoria’s auditor-general has slammed both sides of Victorian politics and the public service in his report on Melbourne’s failed $23 billion East West Link (EWL) project.

Hazelwood review finds big holes

A new round of inquiry has slammed various aspects of Victoria’s Hazelwood mine, which caught fire and burned for 45 days last year.

Social and economic hits plotted in Tassie

A landmark report says Tasmanians cannot blame social disadvantage or low government spending for being behind on social and economic indicators.

ADHC workers take to NSW streets

New South Wales ageing, disability and home care (ADHC) workers have rallied ahead of potential strike action.

FIFO fight still flying in WA

A stoush between the tiers of West Australian government continues this week, with one rural shire taking on the Barnett Government over a FIFO camp.

Science and strength lacking in CSG review

A parliamentary inquiry in Victoria has recommended that the state’s ban on coal seam gas (CSG) extraction should continue, but cannot decide how long it should last.

Union wants detail on water worker reforms

The ACT’s Government-owned utility Icon Water has been accused of sacking workers because they are too old.

Watchdog could spend years in the cold

The head of Western Australia's Corruption and Crime Commission has commented on a string of “spectacular own goals” by the corruption watchdog in recent years.

Police problems laid bare in disturbing survey

The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission (VEOHRC) has found a high prevalence and tolerance of sexual harassment within Victoria Police.