Archived News for Professionals in State Government - January, 2018
Official data suggests New South Wales is facing a severe shortage of nursing staff.
NT power firm to push for price rise
NT’s Government-owned power generator is broke, and may increase power prices.
SA ignites thermal power plan
South Australia is planning to build the world’s largest solar thermal plant.
Sectors seek better access
The federal government has been petitioned by both the public and private sectors to improve access to each other’s data.
Shark nets slammed
Conservationists have decried NSW’s shark nets after it was revealed they caught a number of protected species.
More charges for QLD science chief
Suspended Queensland chief scientist Suzanne Miller has been charged with 31 additional fraud offences.
Sacking report surfaces
TAFE SA has stopped trying to block the release of an ombudsman's investigation ...
Survey used to plug federal ICAC
A survey of the federal public sector has found 5 per cent have seen some kind of misconduct.
Lawyer picked to lead inquiry
A leading constitutional lawyer has been appointed to lead the SA Government’s royal commission into the use of Murray-Darling Basin water.
Green light for rare earth mine
The Northern Territory EPA has recommended the approval of a $900 million rare earths mine.
VR bushfire to boost readiness
Victorian fire authorities are using virtual reality to encourage disaster preparedness.
Deep doubt for NAIF rail loan
Even without the Queensland's rejection, Adani's $1 billion NAIF loan is unlikely to be approved.
Giles slammed in inquiry report
NT chief minister Adam Giles has been slammed for his lack of cooperation in an inquiry he launched.
More cuts for WA PS
The WA Government has outlined more public sector jobs cuts, with about 410 positions including child protection officers to go.