Archived News for Professionals in State Government - April, 2015
Western Australia’s auditor-general says the state’s public servants are spending too much on travel.
Corruption called-out on watchdog radio
Victoria’s Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) has launched a podcast series.
Department urges dig for equality
The WA Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) has been held up as an example for women in leadership roles.
Documents show slow dam response
Queensland dam operator Sunwater could be in hot water again, with criticism over its reaction to Tropical Cyclone Marcia
Ombudsman decries police policing
South Australia’s Ombudsman Wayne Lines has written to the ICAC to voice his disagreement with police handling complaints about police.
Call for water sales to bring billions
A Canberra academic says Australia could make billions of dollars from privatising its water assets, but only after broad reforms.
Greens push for right to shut the gate
A Tasmanian Senate standing committee is reviewing a bill that gives landholders the right to refuse gas mining on their property.
Minister considers predecessor's moves
Queensland’s new Water Minister is touring the state to understand the arrangements of his predecessors.
NT driving boldly over 'construction cliff'
Economic analysts have warned that the Northern Territory has too many eggs in one basket, and is quickly approaching a “construction cliff”.
Queensland looks to new fuel to power new jobs
The Queensland Government says it is working on a policy to boost the ethanol industry.
Assistants slashed over original figures
The WA Education Minister Peter Collier says the state has 465 education assistants that are surplus to requirements.
Background backlog slams department
Staffing at the SA Department of Communities has been doubled as workers fight an incredible backlog of applicants for working with children checks.
Date set for next SA corruption hearing
A public servant facing corruption charges says he will fight on.
RSPCA in debates across states
The RSPCA has called for an end to government funding of greyhound racing, while a WA MP criticises the animal rights group.
Tassie council takes big green steps
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.