Archived News for Professionals in State Government - February, 2016
South Australia is lining itself up as the new home of nuclear waste in Australia.
Sexuality in schools deemed
Conservative outrage is bubbling at news that children are being taught about sexual orientation and transgender issues at school.
Auburn's issues to air-out in suspension
NSW Local Government Minister Paul Toole has suspended Sydney’s infamous Auburn Council.
Casual rates called-out down south
Victoria’s public sector union is using a new inquiry to argue for the rights of casual government workers.
Joyce puts science out to pasture
The Federal Government is moving three Canberra-based research agencies to regional Australia.
Shark data shows no net effect
A review of 60 years’ of shark attack data suggests anti-shark nets do nothing.
Water workers wait on FWC
Three years of failed negotiations have led to strike action at Essential Water.
Coal miner slugged with fire safety case
Worksafe Victoria is bringing charges against Hazelwood Power Corporation over a long-running coal mine fire that smothered the town of Morwell.
NSW told to go for green, not gas
The New South Wales Opposition says the Government should look at new renewables, not CSG.
Old gear not helping NSW TAFE
The NSW Government has been accused of wasting millions on a faulty TAFE IT system.
Carmichael clears green hurdle
The Queensland Government has given permission that could see Adani get started on Australia’s largest coal mine.
Doctors reel at public health deal
Tasmanian doctors may be forced to take industrial action over a Government decision it says will wrongly divert “precious” public health dollars.
Solid funding call for much-needed help
Aboriginal parents, students and educators want a consistent school funding model that actually delivers benefits.
Survey shows need for bigger net
Three-quarters of Australian voters realise corruption is not limited to unions.
Clive's big bill outlined
Leaked documents suggest Clive Palmer could face a clean-up bill of over one billion dollars for his Queensland nickel refinery.
Disconnect blamed for asbestos exposure
An investigation has found that WA’s Water Corporation failed on multiple occasions to identify asbestos dangers and inform staff and contractors.
WA road deal echoes Victoria's rough run
The Federal Government wants the contract for the controversial Roe 8 project signed before WA’s next election, despite it still lacking proper environmental approval.