Archived News for Professionals in State Government - April, 2019
Bill Shorten says Labor would guarantee an extra $2.8 billion in health funding.
Former cop raises bullying claim
A veteran police officer has raised bullying claims against Victoria Police.
Questions loom over LNP-backed clearing
A Queensland grazier has been charged $450,000 for bulldozing native woodlands.
Agreement reached on freezer fatality
An SA Government department has agreed to an enforceable undertaking following the death of a staff member in 2016.
Adani water approved
UPDATE: Environment Minister Melissa Price has approved Adani's groundwater plan.
NSW issues measles alert
NSW health authorities have issued official warnings following a measles outbreak.
SA solar thermal falls
The company behind a $650 million solar thermal power plant planned for Port Augusta has failed to secure finance.
Barbs traded over park money
The Indigenous Affairs Minister says the NT Government “doesn't know how to read a budget paper”.
Health blowout report stays hidden
The Territory Government is refusing to release a million-dollar review that reportedly shows massive health budget blowouts.
Outback housing left short
A remote Indigenous housing plan remains in limbo in Queensland, with no new money in the budget this week.
Victoria makes transport merger
Victoria is merging its roads and public transport departments, but says no jobs will be lost.
Labor wants MDB changes
The ALP says it would withdraw support for a major part of Murray-Darling Basin Plan, if elected.
NSW makes green cuts
The NSW Government has scrapped the body tasked with protecting the environment and heritage.
Shark ruling kills culls
Conservationists have won a legal bid to end the killing of sharks caught on drum lines.