Archived News for Professionals in State Government - April, 2016
Youth homelessness costs national health and justice systems more than $600 million a year.
Sinodinos steers clear of money probe
Federal Government frontbencher Arthur Sinodinos is standing by his decision not to front a Senate committee.
UN called in island's identity fight
The 2,000 residents of Norfolk Island say Australia is trying to “re-colonise” their tiny South Pacific home.
$50 mil to fill 'black hole' in Reef funding
Projects to boost water quality on the Great Barrier Reef have been announced.
SA work plan aims at baby-boomers
South Australia is looking to get the most out of the $3 trillion baby boomer market in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.
Analysts back Perth tunnel plan
Industry analysts have backed plans for a tunnel in Perth, part of the controversial Perth Freight Link.
Beaconsfield review calls for more
Nearly 10 years after the Beaconsfield mine collapse left one worker dead and two others trapped underground, safety laws are still not strong enough.
Dramatic gas clip in QLD call to action
International attention has been drawn to the CSG industry in Queensland on the back of a YouTube video.
Moves to stop doctor shopping
Victoria has put up $30 million to stop doctor and prescription “shopping”.
QLD closing costly loopholes
The Queensland Government has passed laws to avoid having to pick up the tab when big firms fail.
State makes bigger coal claim
The Victorian Government will take more royalties from some of the least efficient power stations in the country.
Tassie latest in state pot plays
Specialist doctors in Tasmania will be able to prescribe medicinal cannabis for people with serious or chronic illnesses from 2017.
Broad study to record learning
Australian school students will be probed to find out what makes them tick, and learn.
Blame and bills in Palmer's wake
It will cost $93 million to start the cleanup of Clive Palmer's Yabulu nickel refinery, the Queensland Government says.
Pride centre planned for LGBTI boost
The Victorian Government’s 2016 budget will include $15 million for Australia's first Pride Centre.
Pyne's papers untabled
Independent Cairns MP Rob Pyne has apologised to Queensland Parliament over his attack on Deputy Premier Jackie Trad.
WA cuts could ignite safety issues
The WA electrical union says job cuts could seriously undermine bushfire safety.
Broken Hill water tests return
Public health campaigners have collected and tested Broken Hill drinking water.
Green money-grab detailed
The Greens have released an 18-point policy plan they say will stamp out tax avoidance by multinationals and raise at least AU$1.69 billion in additional revenue.
Rinehart wants new money up north
Iron ore magnate Gina Rinehart says things are rough in the resources sector, but northern Australia still has incredible development opportunities.