Archived News for Professionals in State Government - May, 2016
The Federal Government has announced a $76 million project to improve water quality in the ACT.
Hunt responds on toxic base
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt says the Government will attempt to clean up toxic contaminants from the Williamtown Air Force Base.
SA steel closures assessed
Analysts say it is hard to overstate the impact of the closure of the Arrium steel works.
Vic. Police cop poor report
A landmark review has slammed the “suck it up” approach to mental health among police.
Early asbestos costs counted
The ACT Government has released figures from the Mr Fluffy buyback public health and safety campaign.
Late deal lets track work continue
Victoria’s Labor government has used a generous new deal to avoid strikes at key industrial sites.
West bereft of online services
An auditor’s report has found little to praise about West Australian government websites.
Palaszczuk responds to chaos in paradise
Trouble in the small town of Aurukun is putting vital education at risk.
New council meeting muted
Chaos has closed down the first meeting of Sydney’s Inner West Council unelected administrators.
Prison filling outsourced
The West Australian government has spent $700,000 outsourcing the recruitment of prison guards.
Privacy and FOI merge coming
The office of Victoria’s freedom of information commissioner will be merged with Privacy and Data Protection.
Union warns NZ of TAFE troubles
Australia authorities have told New Zealand not to follow the Australian TAFE system.
Bottles and bacteria plague WA towns
Remote WA communities say their drinking water supplies are contaminated with deadly bacteria and chemicals.
Greens gain ground in forgotten field
The Greens are breaking into Nationals territory, finding friends among farmers who say they are being ignored.
Basslink cable staying broken
There are concerns this week that Tasmania’s Basslink power cable will not be fixed by its scheduled completion date.
Elderly issues pushed in election talk
The National Aged Care Alliance wants the care needs of older Australians to be placed on the election agenda.
Council re-jig brings 'rig' claims
The NSW Government’s council amalgamation plans have kicked up a furore that seems set to plague Premier Mike Baird.
Eight groups grill Government building
Peak bodies are calling on all political parties to commit to long-term infrastructure spending free from political folly.
Immigration implications investigated
Police are investigating allegations of serious criminality by Immigration Department and Border Force officials.
Coal spills could kill coral
A new study suggests a coal spill on the Great Barrier Reef could bring grave consequences.
Departments silent on foam tests
A Senate report has called for blood testing of workers and residents in response to “the new asbestos”.