Archived News for Professionals in State Government - October, 2018
The ACCC has reversed its view on a gas reservation policy to control prices.
Crisis looms in Tasmanian prisons
Tasmania's Custodial Inspector has warned the state's prison system is underfunded and approaching crisis.
IBAC failures exposed
An inquiry has found “systemic failures” in Victoria’s Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC).
Progress on major native title claim
Australia's largest native title settlement has been officially accepted for registration in WA.
"Inadequate" response to teacher attacks
A safety inquiry has exposed serious flaws in how the ACT Education Directorate handled incidents of violence against teachers.
ACT holding out on school change
The ACT is refusing to sign on to a new school funding deal without more detail.
School cops plan slammed
The Northern Territory Government has been criticised over plans to put police in schools.
PS minister backs caps and cuts
Mathias Cormann has made his first speech on the public service since the portfolio was added to his finance responsibilities.
Review seeks consistent discrimination
A review into religious protections has recommended schools be able to continue to discriminate on sexual orientation.
Union bails in Labor row
The United Firefighters Union (UFU) has pulled out of the Victorian Trades Hall Council amid bullying claims.
WA launches TAB sale
The WA Government has announced plans to sell the state-owned TAB for up to $500 million.
Water boss rip off revealed
An inquiry has found Goulburn-Murray Water boss Patrick Lennon wrongly spent thousands of dollars of public funds.
Little change in QLD gender split
Queensland's public service is hiring more men than women to executive ranks, despite a push for gender equality.
Safety show hits NSW roads
The NSW Resources Regulator has kicked off Safe Work Month with its annual Health and Safety at Small Mines Roadshow.
Bill issues lead power complaints
Rising power bills and bad customer service are the main drivers of a rise in complaints about electricity providers in Queensland.
Wind turbine tests enforced
The Victorian Government has launched new rules for testing wind turbine noise.
Corruption committee gets serious
A committee of former judges and corruption fighters has launched plans for a national corruption watchdog.
CPSU threatens Tas. strike
Tasmanian public servants are threatening major strike action over stalled wage negotiations.
MDBA reflects on redirection
The chairman of the MDBA has spoken against the idea of diverting environmental water to drought-affected farmers.