Archived News for Professionals in State Government - February, 2018
The NSW ambulance union says it needs 1,000 new paramedics to address serious safety issues.
Call for NT exploration pause
The head of the Northern Territory’s fracking inquiry is considering measures that would delay exploration.
SA pumps up hydro studies
The South Australian government has announced grants for four pumped hydro projects.
Two states sign new health deal
New South Wales and Western Australia have signed a new federal hospital funding deal.
TAFE inquiry underway
About 140 students waiting to graduate from TAFE SA can expect the green light this month.
NSW schools carry big backlog
An audit has found New South Wales schools have a maintenance backlog of over $500 million.
Tasmanian watchdog lacks teeth
A barrister who worked with the NSW ICAC has savaged Tasmania’s corruption watchdog.
Frack evidence questioned
Environmentalists have accused the NT Government and Origin Energy of misleading a hydraulic fracturing inquiry.
Labor opposes Murray moves
Labor says it will join with the Greens to block planned changes to the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
ACT seeks procurement boost
The ACT Government is designing measures to boost workplace security, compliance and ethical standards.
New tolls could pay for Sydney link
Leaked “cabinet-in-confidence” reportedly show the NSW Government is considering additional road tolls to pay for the final stage of its WestConnex motorway.
Adani rail money dashed
The Federal Government appears to have ruled out NAIF funding for a rail line to Adani’s Carmichael coal mine.
SA unveils virtual solar plan
The SA Government has announced plans to connect 50,000 homes to form a virtual power plant.
States push early reforms
State and territory governments are pushing the federal government to fund education for three-year-olds.