Archived News for Professionals in State Government - August, 2018
Prison advocates are concerned about a new, fully-private women’s prison in Queensland.
ABARES assesses next big drought
The commodity forecaster says Australia’s water market could cope with another big drought.
Adani spill details revealed
Conservationists have gained access to documents that coal giant Adani tried hard to keep hidden.
NEG limping ahead
The Coalition has managed to reach basic consensus on a Nation Energy Guarantee (NEG) ...
Charges over aged care violence
WorkSafe Victoria has filed charges against a government department over occupational violence in an aged care facility.
NAPLAN stand off waits on call
Australian education officials are in a stand-off that is delaying the release of NAPLAN results.
States to let NEG continue
State energy ministers have given conditional support to the NEG, allowing it to move ahead.
Libraries want viability
Libraries across NSW are calling for a doubling in State Government funding to ensure their long-term viability.
Marshall signals 'tough' budget
SA Premier Steven Marshall says a “tough” upcoming state budget is needed to address a $250 million health ...
Lawyers question QLD loophole
Environmentalists say new Queensland laws would allow companies to avoid rehabilitating some mine sites.
Cops do little on improper access
Queensland police have been accused of failing to have adequate measures to prevent officers wrongfully accessing private personal data.
NT calls for telco action
The Northern Territory says progress is being slowed by excess regional telecommunications reviews.
SA Health closes kids' data gap
SA Health says thousands of children's medical test results have been publicly available online for over a decade.
States hold out on NEG
A new survey finds over 70 per cent of Australians want the government to set a high renewable energy target.
QLD closing Year 12 gap
Queensland is very close to closing the gap in Indigenous Year 12 completion.
Coober Pedy power deal slammed
Some SA councillors have been accused of “one of the most serious examples of maladministration” ...
Firies learning ancient approach
Firefighters are travelling from across the country to learn ancient Aboriginal techniques.
Jabiru to get tourist boost
The Northern Territory government will spend almost half-a-billion-dollars to save Jabiru, the tiny mining town inside Kakadu national park.
Premier defends big PS pay
SA Premier Steven Marshall has defended the $550,000 annual pay cheque of South Australia's new top public servant.