Archived News for Professionals in State Government - March, 2019
The WA Government has announced a broad-ranging inquiry into the health impacts of climate change.
Local gun lobby near NRA funding
A new report says Australia’s gun lobby spends about as much per capita as the NRA in the United States.
Six new safety officers for WA
WA’s public sector union has welcomed the addition of new safety inspectors at WorkSafe.
Surgeries cut in swollen system
Almost every public hospital in south-east Queensland is at capacity, and nurses are calling out for change.
Workers win DEW changes
South Australia’s public sector union says its members have secured changes to the structure of the environment department.
MDBA issues planning update
The MDBA says plans for governing water use across the entire Murray–Darling Basin are on the way.
NT land claims backed by review
A federal review has rejected “ungracious” objections to Aboriginal claims over NT river regions.
Recovery site to save waste
The Victorian Government has launched a new facility to save useful materials from landfill.
Doctors propose DV centre
Doctors are pushing for the creation of Australia's first domestic violence trauma recovery centre.
NSW water minister bails
NSW Water Minister Niall Blair has resigned following alleged threats and aggression.
QLD appoints OHS prosecutor
The Queensland Government has appointed the state’s first independent Work Health and Safety Prosecutor.
WA surrogacy needs big update
WA's surrogacy laws have been found to be outdated, discriminatory and need overhauling.
Major emitter dodges EPA
The WA Government has rejected guidelines from its own EPA requiring major LNG projects to be carbon neutral.
Recycling fight ramps up
Bottles, cans and cardboard were strewn across the steps of the Victorian parliament this week as part of a protest over the state's recycling issues.
SA jails going smoke free
Taxpayers will buy millions of dollars worth of nicotine substitutes as South Australia makes its jails smoke-free.
Adelaide backed in city deal
Federal, state and local governments have come together to sign a $551 million Adelaide City Deal.
Former car factory going green
An old Toyota car plant in Victoria is being turned into a renewable energy hub to produce hydrogen fuels.
Miner slammed for metal leak
A disused mine in far north Queensland is leaching toxic water into waterways.