Archived News for Professionals in State Government - June, 2016
A plan to bring unqualified teachers in NSW prison is causing a lot of controversy.
Barnaby backs off rural relocation
Barnaby Joyce is avoiding turmoil this week by putting off his plans to move a federal department to regional Victoria.
Harassment power play reversing
Research suggests lower-ranked public servants can use sexual harassment to take their bosses down a notch.
Concern Canberra can't keep up
Experts say Canberra does not have enough water storage and supply to sustain future residents.
Native title-holders want river role
A year after the Barkindji people secured the largest native title claim in New South Wales, traditional owners want more water rights.
Waste dump plans unpicked
A scientific review has found that the economic benefits of South Australia's nuclear waste storage proposal are based on shaky assumptions and may be unethical.
Ambulance attacks demand strong response
Ambulance Tasmania says there has been a worrying rise in attacks on paramedics.
Dark light shined on Indigenous suicide
Suicide rates among Indigenous people in some parts of the Kimberly are ten times the global average.
Lacking skills lead to public lag
A leading economist claims there is a massive skills deficit in the public sector.
Asbestos survey extended
A major survey of health concerns of people in Mr Fluffy houses has been extended.
Bed money won't mend broken system
Tasmania's Health Minister has been criticised over hospital funding soon after he announced emergency department money.
Poles protected by $620 mil effort
Authorities say there should be a much lower fire risk following a $620 million upgrade of wooden power poles in WA.
SA price hike investigated
The South Australian government may launch a review of power price hikes by AGL, Origin Energy, and Energy Australia.
LandCorp officer's plot revealed
A senior WA LandCorp officer has been accused of engaging in serious misconduct by using confidential information for personal gain.
Low marks from anti-truancy attempts
The Northern Territory’s Education Minister says the Federal Government push to get more kids to school is failing.
NSW criticised for "toothless" cap
New South Wales Premier Mike Baird has been accused of breaking his word on a political donations cap.
Quigley hits out at NBN distortion
The former chief of NBN has harsh words about the project as it stands today.
Voices missed as Feds storm North
The Federal Government is rushing to develop northern Australia, but ignoring...
Out-of-pocket costs start to hurt
A new report shows rising out-of-pocket health costs are causing people to take risks with their health.
State failing to fix schools
The WA Government has acknowledged its sluggishness in rebuilding decades-old public schools.