Archived News for Professionals in State Government - August, 2020
A study has found that the 2014 Hazelwood coalmine fire exposed unborn children to respiratory damage.
Ley agrees to improve green laws
The federal environment minister says she will add legally binding national standards to new environment laws.
WorkSafe reviews quarantine
WorkSafe Victoria is investigating private security firms subcontracted to guard guests in Victoria’s bungled hotel quarantine program.
Study finds only minor offsets
New analysis shows governments are not requiring companies to increase their offsets.
Feds seek foreign veto
The Federal Government wants control over agreements made by states, councils and universities.
Low uptake for COVID payments
Only two states have signed up to the federal pandemic leave payment scheme.
New waste bill plugged
New federal legislation is designed to allow Australia to take more responsibility for its waste.
NSW puts up bridge fund
The NSW Government has provided funding to fix the state’s 1,800 wooden bridges.
Top End issues fire alert
An emergency situation has been declared amid serious bushfire threats in the NT.
Sun charges water works
SA Water is powering its drinking water operations on the Eyre Peninsula with energy from the Sun.
Activists block Adani road
Traditional owners and protestors have blocked a road to the Adani Carmichael coal mine in Queensland.
Insider resigns over stacking claim
Liberal party powerbroker Marcus Bastiaan has resigned after being accused of branch-stacking.
Workers comp rot runs deep
New reports have emerged about an alleged culture of corruption at the NSW insurance agency ‘icare’.
WA defends against shortage
WA has updated its domestic gas policy to protect its supply of onshore gas.
WA turns to tech protection
Western Australia says it will put ankle monitoring bracelets on people in hotel quarantine.
Key line sent to punished firm
The Queensland Government has handed a new contract to a credit reporting agency fined for deceptive conduct.
Major bill questioned
Insiders from Tasmania's parks department have slammed the State Government's Major Projects Bill.
Survey supports new spaces
Working from home has enabled public sector employees to have more autonomy over their work, and be more productive.
Tech tools used for water knowledge
Authorities are using technology such as gamification, virtual reality and artificial intelligence to help teach people about water management.