Archived News for Professionals in State Government - November, 2020
The NT Government says the Ranger Uranium Mine in Kakadu is not responsible for a nearby cancer cluster.
Uranium labelled unhelpful
It appears unlikely that Victoria will change its stance on uranium mining.
CFA seeks Hazelwood costs
Victoria’s Country Fire Authority (CFA) is attempting to recover the cost of putting out the 2014 Hazelwood coal mine fire.
EV tax could hold back goals
Experts say electric vehicle taxes will put Australia even further behind in the market.
Oration urges deep links
Experts say it is more important than ever to learn from ancient Australian cultures.
Lost documents return
Destroyed documents at the heart of a grants controversy in NSW have been recovered.
Safety nets saved 500k
Research shows JobKeeper, JobSeeker and Coronavirus Supplement saved 500,000 families from financial distress.
Green light for gas giant
The Narrabri Gas Project has received federal approval, despite concerns for water resources.
SA Water shows lockdown shift
SA Water has provided details on what people did during the state’s two-day lockdown.
Developers push NSW moves
The NSW Premier has been accused of making decisions suggested by developers against departmental advice.
Big funds for school health
Victoria has announced a $1.6 billion package for extra disability support in public schools.
Sydney Water works watched
NSW utility Sydney Water has signed a new software deal to keep tabs on its $4 billion transformation.
Vic seeks EV tax
Authorities are questioning the Victorian Government’s planned electric vehicle tax.
AFP targets CFMEU
Police have raided union offices across Sydney, but the unions say they are missing some big issues.
Party picks questioned
The number of political public service appointments is creeping up, according to one insider.
WA opens language offerings
The WA government is pushing to break down language barriers in the public sector.
ASIO warns of online grooming
ASIO has launched a public awareness campaign about foreign spies on social media.
NSW building big
New South Wales says it will maintain a $107 billion infrastructure pipeline despite record deficit.
NSW buys pricey site
The NSW Government appears to have paid over $50 million for a “worthless”, contaminated block of land.