Archived News for Professionals in State Government - August, 2019
A rise in Queensland crime rates has been partly blamed on a police restructure.
New prison site decried
Aboriginal groups have slammed plans for a new prison in the Northern Territory.
PS heads face contempt claim
Two of Western Australia's most senior public servants face being held in contempt of Parliament.
NSW pushed for more warnings
Experts say the NSW Government must be able to issue health warnings about the contamination of popular swimming spots.
Victoria seeks higher target
The Victorian government is moving to legislate a renewable energy target of 50 per cent by 2030.
IA wants continued boom
Infrastructure Australia says the nation should be in an almost perpetual construction boom.
MDBA probe begins
The ACCC has commenced its inquiry into water-trading markets in the Murray-Darling Basin.
Recycling responses coming
The Federal Government has allocated $20 million for Australia's recycling industry to begin banning waste exports.
Domestic gas efforts increased
The Coalition has brought forward a review that it says will help reduce domestic gas costs.
High Court rules on tweet case
A former public servant has lost a free speech High Court case over tweets criticising government policies.
Minister hinges on CCC decision
Queensland Deputy Premier Jackie Trad is under pressure to stand down.
Police admit inappropriate access
NT Police has admitted inappropriately accessing the private medical records of a public servant.
'Flushability' assessed in QLD
Authorities are paying millions each year to clear blockages caused in part by ‘flushable’ wipes.
ACCC to inspect Murray market
The ACCC will study who owns what in the Murray-Darling Basin's $2 billion water market.
Vic. recycling piles high
An estimated 4,600 tonnes of Victorian recyclables are being dumped in landfill this week.
Wind farms face blackout claims
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has launched legal proceedings against wind farm operators over South Australia's 2016 blackout.
MP calls for port claw-back
A federal MP has called for the Chinese lease on Darwin Port to be scrapped, and for the site to be ‘nationalised’.
Police pull prize for fines
SA Police has been forced to retract an offer of a gift card prize for the officer who issues the most speeding and traffic fines.
Churches riled by women's rights
Religious figures and medical authorities have spoken out ahead of NSW’s abortion debate this week.
Dark matter lab re-ignited
The Victorian Government has put up funds for a dark matter laboratory located in an old gold mine.
Jab policy allows wealthy choice
The Australian Government’s ‘No Jab, No Pay’ vaccination policy may disproportionately impact low-income families, new research suggests.