Archived News for Professionals in State Government - May, 2015
The northern part of Australia has been celebrating wins in this week’s federal budget announcement.
States raise voices after big budget hit
State governments not involved in the big infrastructure spend for northern Australia are in revolt against what they see as an unfair deal.
Zero tolerance claims in DCS sackings
The WA Government is facing some heat after it revealed 13 Disability Services Commission (DSC) staff were stood down or sacked in just four months.
Green coffers raided for Reef money
The new Federal Budget takes money from the Green Army to boost Great Barrier Reef spending.
Andrews looks at new roads for federal money
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has revealed new costs in the scrapping of the East West Link project, while he tries to garner support for a different road build.
Calm construction puts WA workers at risk
West Australia’s housing market is heading for oversupply, leading speculation of large-scale jobs cuts and reductions.
Carmichael claims don't play out
Financial evidence in a Queensland court suggests the proposed Carmichael coalmine in the Galilee Basin would operate at a loss and not bring the public money it promises.
Bad reception in health redundancy bargain
Tasmania's health department has defended its offer of just $7,500 for a worker to leave her job after 40 years of service.
Cross-tier talks on disaster funds launched
The Federal Government wants to talk with the States and Territories about faults in funding arrangements for disaster recovery.
New crew to improve UNESCO's view
The Queensland Government is taking stronger measures in the hope of avoiding having UNESCO downgrade the Great Barrier Reef’s World Heritage status.
School money welcomed while watchdog listens
Victoria’s new Labor government has unveiled its first budget, spending big on schools and trains, but scandals in the education sector raise questions over how the money will be spent.
Sorry state could preempt remote closure
The WA Department of Housing’s funding for remote Aboriginal communities suffers from poor oversight and a lack of coordination, an audit has found.
Teachers' 12 per cent tabled in ACT
Canberra teachers could be awarded a 12 per cent four year pay rise and 20 hours less work per year, with a new deal now on the table.
New look launched on fatal floods
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has launched a second commission of inquiry into the deadly 2011 Grantham flood.
May Day marches mark growing wage threat
Workers around the country have marched on various issues, in the annual May Day union rallies over the weekend.