Archived News for Professionals in State Government - October, 2021
Plastic makes up 84 per cent of rubbish found on Australian beaches, a new study finds.
Juukan probe calls for protection
An inquiry into the destruction of the Juukan Gorge rock shelters has called for new laws to protect sacred sites.
MPs suspended over vax refusal
Reports say several members of Victoria’s Legislative Council have been suspended after they refused to provide proof of vaccination.
NSW funds DV refuges
The NSW Government says it is spending almost $500 million on 75 new domestic violence refuges.
Report warns of NSW rail issue
An audit has warned NSW’s rail freight networks will struggle with surging volumes of consumer goods and commodities.
NSW funds mental boost
The NSW government has put up $130 million for mental health services to help deal with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Teacher sues over student assaults
A Queensland teacher is taking the state’s education department to court after being assaulted by students.
DELWP protection questioned
Victoria’s auditor-general say the government cannot show it is preventing the decline of threatened species.
Federal offices to comply with state mandate
Commonwealth agencies say they will comply with Victoria’s vaccine mandate.
CLC fights for water rights
Advocates say Indigenous people in the Northern Territory are being denied water rights.
CSIRO launches bushfire resource
CSIRO has published a new online guide for home bushfire resilience ahead of this year’s fire season.
Regional NSW wants housing deal
NSW councils want a joint approach by state and federal governments to fund social housing and infrastructure.
State enters water talks
The Victorian Government has partnered with Traditional Owners on a new water strategy.
Skills deal delayed
The federal and state governments are bickering over the terms of a new national skills funding deal.
QLD outlines hydrogen hub
Queensland says it can double the world's green hydrogen production capacity with a single project.