Archived News for Professionals in State Government - May, 2016
Workers at Aboriginal Hostels Limited - the lowest-paid agency in the Commonwealth – have rejected their latest pay offer.
Palmer calls FTI to court
Clive Palmer, the retiring federal MP and chief spender of other people’s money, is suing the administrators of his Queensland Nickel refinery in Townsville for $1.2 billion.
SA set for upgrade either way
Dual promises mean that whoever wins the next election. Adelaide should get a public transport upgrade.
Coal closures kick off WA debate
WA’s Energy Minister says the state’s opposition wants to ruin the coal industry.
Baird reveals council carve-up
Mike Baird has unveiled new council boundaries across Sydney and NSW.
Mayor marred by raft of accusations
Perth Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi is continuing to defy criticism over her treatment of gifts and travel arrangements.
Roads getting ready for robo-cars
All tiers of Australian government will have to respond to the rise of driverless cars, experts say.
Can plan lands in NSW
The New South Wales Government will refund 10 cents for cans and containers under a new recycling scheme.
Nuclear report fallout spreads
The final report from South Australia's Nuclear Fuel Cycle Royal Commission has been released.
Free pharmacies in nurse's action
Tasmanian hospital pharmacies will not charge patients, as part of industrial action in the state’s health sector.
Police pursued over union move
Courts have heard that the former secretary of the Victoria Police union was the victim of a campaign to have him sacked.
Water warnings tested in court
A major mine expansion in NSW could threaten Sydney's drinking water, a court has been told.
Mums study shows unlucky states
Save the Children has released a new report revealing Australia’s luckiest and toughest places to be a mum.
SA coal going cold
Giant furnaces at Alinta Energy's Port Augusta power station will fire for the last time today.
Uber access expanding
Uber has set up a Public Policy Advisory Board to help it navigate the challenges and controversy of its global expansion.
Fears for the frail in New South Wales
The NSW Government is considering removing the requirement for a registered nurse (RN) to be on duty in nursing homes.
Long-awaited rail detailed
The Federal Government has made a $594 million budget commitment to an inland rail network running from Brisbane to Melbourne.
States react to new fiscal view
State governments have given a mixed reading of this week’s Budget, depending largely on the political leaning of their leaders.
Experts react to gas leak claim
Anti-CSG arguments were stoked by recent footage of a river on fire, but experts say the video is not all as it seems.
Legal fight launched on coal giant
This week has seen the start of what could be a landmark climate change case in Australia.