Archived News for Professionals in State Government - November, 2018
Japanese gas giant Inpex will pay Darwin's Larrakia people $24 million over the 40-year lifespan of the Ichthys LNG project.
Sexual health closures in SA
Public health advocates are concerned about the closure of sexual health clinics during a syphilis outbreak in Adelaide.
SA joins school funding deal
South Australia has signed up to the Federal Government's new schools funding agreement.
Experts review NSW strip searches
The number of strip searches in NSW has doubled in a year, concerning legal rights advocates.
Groote locals get new control
Groote Eylandt has signed a multi-million-dollar deal for local control over services.
Vic. Police want new powers
Victoria's police union says officers should be better equipped to stop deadly car attacks.
Council makes drought link
The Climate Council says the severe drought gripping much of Australia has been exacerbated by climate change.
WA harvests farm data
A new research partnership will see vast amounts of WA agricultural data collected and analysed to help farmers make more informed decisions.
One Belt deal revealed
Victoria has released its MoU with Beijing over the controversial One Belt One Road initiative.
Schools fight for holy homophobia
Anglican schools are pushing to keep discriminating on the basis of sexuality.
Dissent spreads in striking sector
Tasmania’s public sector industrial dispute looks to be worsening.
Don Dale riot up for review
Armed police officers have stormed the Don Dale Youth Detention Centre in the NT.
NSW launches state school boost
The New South Wales Government has announced a new $712 million fund for public schools.
NSW pegs stamp duty
The NSW Government has pegged stamp duty to the rate of inflation, something it says will provide a “fairer deal” for future homebuyers.
PM angry over China deal
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews should have involved him before signing a major deal with China.
Adani skirts water trigger
Adani has bypassed the need for a full environmental impact assessment, against governmental advice.
State summons car jobs
The Victorian Government wants to create hundreds of new jobs by bringing electric vehicle manufacturing to the region.
Coal death could come sooner
Economists have warned Australia's thermal coal exports could plummet faster than expected.
Korea appears against Adani
More banks have ruled out any role in funding Adani's contentious Carmichael coal project.
SA told to re-awaken sleep lab
A petition with over 2,000 signatures has urged SA to re-open a sleep laboratory at the new Royal Adelaide Hospital.