Archived News for Professionals in State Government - September, 2018
Financial forecasts suggest SA’s Tesla lithium-ion battery will make back a third of its construction costs in its first year of operation.
Qantas to build QLD school
Qantas has announced plans to build a multi-million-dollar pilot training centre in Queensland.
States upset at new school deal
Victoria says the Federal Government is “holding a gun” to its head over education funding.
Tas. health deemed underfunded
A new review has found Tasmania's health system is underfunded “in excess of $90 million a year”.
Tony Abbott makes NT trip
Former prime minister Tony Abbott has made his first trip to the NT as Indigenous affairs envoy.
MDBA launches new site
The Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) has published a list of legislation and plans in a new central location.
ACT health review launched
The ACT Government has launched an independent review into workplace culture in ACT public health services.
SA losing protection scheme
The SA Government is scrapping laws intended to punish companies that exploit workers.
Cilento switch to cost $500k
The move to rename Brisbane’s Lady Cilento Children's Hospital should cost taxpayers up to $500,000.
NT Inpex deal revealed
Reports say the NT Government seeks “approval” from gas giant Inpex before it releases details on the project.
PM launches big school boost
A new school funding deal will see Catholic and independent schools receive an extra $4.5 billion.
Drone surveillance taking off
Victoria Police is planning to use drones as part of its new anti-terror strategy.
Harassment stats revealed
About a third of people working in public administration report being victims of sexual harassment at work.
Hobart hospital on federal radar
The Federal Health Minister wants the Tasmanian Government to explain its plan to move Royal Hobart Hospital patients from beds to chairs to free up space.
Serious steps for strawberry scare
Federal authorities have been pulled into the ongoing strawberry contamination saga.
Abuse "epidemic" reported
Experts have raised alarm about “an epidemic of child abuse and neglect” in Australia.
Aged care commission coming
The Prime Minister has ordered a royal commission into Australia's aged-care sector.
Carmichael takeover waits on pay
The Queensland Government says the Adani mine site will remain under native title until finance is confirmed.
Governments gather for tech panel
All tiers of government have come together for the first Digital Council meeting.
NSW working on cyber strategy
The NSW government will soon launch a cyber security strategy for the public sector.