Archived News for Professionals in State Government - March, 2020
Surgery blitz to clear space
The Victorian Government is funding an elective surgery blitz ahead of the peak of the coronavirus pandemic.
Social housing help studied
With up to 10 per cent of Australians living in social housing at some point, experts say it can be a vital launchpad for a more stable life.
Ambo assault bill appears
Prison terms could be handed out for assaults on emergency workers, under a new bill introduced in Victoria this week.
Gas regulation found lacking
An official report has questioned compliance in Queensland’s CSG regulation.
Locals vocal over tunnel dump
Over a thousand Victorians have turned out to protest plans to store contaminated soil in a former coal mine.
Wastewater gives illicit insight
Australia’s wastewater has given new insights into the nation’s drug consumption.
NT job scheme run from QLD
The NT Government has handed a contract for its $89 million Local Jobs Fund to a Queensland firm.
DV leave extended
The NSW Government has extended its policy to offer up to 10 days’ domestic violence leave to public servants.
Gas rights on outback rivers
The Queensland Government has given energy company Santos extended rights to explore environmentally significant areas for potential commercial gas extraction.
Sims slams gas approval
The head of the ACCC says the gas industry has mislead governments into approving projects that kill Australian jobs.
New squad for top teachers
A ‘strike force’ of NSW’s best teachers is being assembled to help struggling schools.
Climate link laid out
A new report draws a direct link between climate conditions in Australia and recent bushfires.
Developer's deeds detailed
A Victorian court has heard more details of ‘astroturfing’ by developers trying to buy approval.
Farm laws rile growers
Some producers are angry at the WA Government's new legislation to crack down on farm trespassers.
Diversion plan slammed
Residents are angry about a $24 million deal to help the Darling River flow again.
Mine death laws questioned
Experts have criticised new laws designed to address fatalities in the Queensland resources sector.
Adelaide hospital in gagging claim
Adelaide's Women's and Children's Hospital has been accused of gagging staff raising safety concerns.