Archived News for Professionals in State Government - August, 2018
Transurban has been announced as the successful bidder to buy Sydney’s WestConnex for $9.26 billion.
Basin probe avoids some authorities
South Australia's Murray Darling Basin Royal Commission will not cross–examine federal officials.
CSIRO maps dam areas
Scientists say giant dams could turn north QLD, WA and the NT into even greater agricultural food bowls.
Small slip grants big cheque
A misplaced decimal has seen an NT public servant overpaid almost half a million dollars.
Famous face for PFAS case
American legal activist Erin Brockovich has arrived in Australia for a lawsuit against the Department of Defence.
Farm bosses face big fraud claim
Two Cotton farm executives have been arrested over an alleged $20 million fraud involving water-saving funds.
Ombudsmen urges boost
The NSW Ombudsmen says the state should allocate significant funding to the water compliance office.
NSW lights up LED plan
The NSW Government will spend $72 million from its Climate Change Fund to help businesses and households reduce energy costs.
Delays raised in rail review
A New South Wales parliamentary inquiry into the Sydney's light rail project is reviewing significant delays in the project.
Funding boost for SA watchdogs
South Australia’s anti-corruption bodies will receive almost $15 million in next month's state budget.
Joyce accused of river influence
Barnaby Joyce has been accused of tilting the MDBA towards irrigation interests over the environment.
Corruption study shows more mistrust
Trust and confidence in all levels of Australian government is on the decline.
High WA Health payouts questioned
Details of large payouts have emerged in the case of three former WA Health staffers involved in a decade-long corruption scandal.
Hospital safety worth billions
A new report says taxpayers could be saved $1.5 billion if hospitals improved their safety.
Native rights at risk in Adani appeal
Traditional owners who oppose the Adani mine are at risk of having their native title rights extinguished.
Union hit with cartel charge
Criminal charges have been laid against the CFMMEU and its ACT secretary over alleged cartel conduct.
Legal case suggests abuses continue
A law suit on behalf of youth detainees alleges human rights abuses in the Northern Territory's detention centres.
Political pay rise beats PS
Tasmanian politicians have been granted a pay rise well above that of the public sector, and they want more.