Archived News for Professionals in State Government - October, 2017
Victoria is on the verge of achieving the ‘holy grail’ of 95 per cent immunisation.
Developer donation ban looms
Queensland has introduced legislation to ban donations to local and state politicians from property developers, but not unions.
WA considers Landgate sale
The WA Government could give private companies access to the state’s land sales data in an effort to repair the budget.
Adani makes bold rail claim
Adani says it will soon start work on a rail link for its Carmichael coal mine, despite needing billions in finance.
Basslink payback continues
There is a standoff occurring over the cost of mitigating last year’s energy crisis in Tasmania.
NSW bill to keep Springvale firing
The NSW Government will introduce new legislation to get around a land court ruling and keep the Springvale mine open.
Privacy raised in triple-0 push
The NSW Government is considering high-tech triple-0 service upgrades, but there are privacy concerns already.
PC reports on GST
The Productivity Commission has recommended some tweaks to the GST formula, but ...
SA launches leadership centre
South Australia has launched a new centre dedicated to training public sector ...
Land-clearing cancelling green gains
Federal emissions cuts are being counter-balanced by the costs of Queensland land-clearing.
MDBA drops efficiency plans
There has been a mixed response to the Murray-Darling Basin Authority's (MDBA) new water efficiency package.
NSW accuses SA of water switch
A leaked letter suggests South Australia used 45 gigalitres of entitlement water as drinking water, rather than for the environment.
NSW to lock in old water rules
The NSW Government has been accused of weakening water laws to favour mining development.
Snowy flows start soon
The Snowy River system is about to receive a large top-up, but there are still concerns about its future.
High-tech spying supported
Claims of a disturbing new ‘mass surveillance’ regime have been raised after a COAG ...
Missed test in FSH death
The WA coroner says doctors failed to properly check blood test results of a man who died at Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH).
Picasso protest over Wilson deal
Activists have covered a prized Picasso at the National Gallery of Victoria in a black veil to protest its contract with Wilson Security.
PM pushes for Narrabri gas
The Prime Minister is pushing the NSW Government to approve the controversial Narrabri gas project.
CCC reports on local voting
A new report has described local government as “a hot bed for perceived corruption”.
Comcare conduct "unconscionable"
Federal insurer Comcare’s attempt to recoup payments to an ACT government employee have been labelled “unconscionable”.
Former critic gets court appointment
A critic of Queensland’s former Chief Justice has been appointed to the Supreme Court.