Archived News for Professionals in State Government - August, 2019
Education Queensland is being sued by the family of a boy with ADHD, after his school restrained him for ‘aggressive’ acts.
Wyatt backs booze ban removal
Ken Wyatt has supported some reduction in anti-alcohol polices in the Northern Territory.
Report denies nuclear need
Australia's renewable energy boom allows it to leapfrog nuclear power, a new report says.
Shark net toll counted
Official figures show animals other than sharks made up 94 per cent of the marine life caught by shark nets in NSW.
'Riot' claims at ACT centre
Unions are calling for more training after seven staff members at Canberra's youth justice centre were taken to hospital.
Legal action over traditional rejection
Environment Minister Sussan Ley is being sued after she rejected a heritage protection bid in favour of a Chinese coal project.
Survey shows major issues in SA
South Australia’s corruption watchdog has revealed a culture of bullying and sexual harassment in the state’s public service.
Union predicts big bill
The repair bill for structural and safety defects in apartment buildings across Australia could top $6.2 billion.
Green light for big pot plant
A medicinal cannabis company has announced plans to build one of the world’s largest production facilities in regional Victoria.
MP's report shows prison rise
A new report finds the proportion of Indigenous Australians in prison has doubled in thirty years.
Sex offender hired at health watchdog
A NSW healthcare watchdog has been slammed for hiring a convicted sex offender to investigate misconduct.
Three approved in solar spree
Three controversial solar farms have been approved near Shepparton in Victoria's Goulburn Valley.
Chinese course ditched
The New South Wales Education Department has scrapped a Chinese Government language program.
SA settles hospital stoush
The SA Government has reportedly settled a major dispute with its new hospital.
Frogs won't stop dam plans
NSW Nationals leader John Barilaro says ‘green tape’ is hindering water security.
SA to scrap GM ban
The South Australian government is lifting its moratorium on growing GM food crops.
Officials face misconduct claim
Several Queensland OHS officials are under investigation for allegedly giving confidential information to the CFMMEU.
Police adopt DV app
Victoria Police has launched a mobile app to help assess risk in family violence matters.
US puts up money for NT
The United States will spend $305 million on military aircraft upgrades in the Northern Territory.