Archived News for Professionals in State Government - July, 2021
A corruption inquiry in WA is looking into allegations of serious misconduct and misuse of taxpayer-funded allowance for MPs.
Regional doctor talks stall
Doctors say ongoing negotiations are putting health services in regional SA at risk.
First Nations owed flows
The federal opposition says the Morrison Government is taking a “paternalistic” approach to Aboriginal water rights.
QLD calls for green funds
Queensland has asked for $500 million in federal funding to help the Great Barrier Reef.
ICAC cleared of corruption claim
NT's anti-corruption watchdog has been cleared of a corruption claim, but criticised for workplace issues.
ICAC finds dodgy school numbers
The Northern Territory's anti-corruption watchdog has found a former Arnhem Land school principal corruptly used public funds.
ACT accused of app abuse
The ACT Government has been accused of overreach in its use of COVID app data.
Jabiru returns to Indigenous hands
In a historic turn of events, traditional owners have regained ownership of the town of Jabiru on the edge of Kakadu National Park.
QLD reclaims corrections
The Queensland Government has taken back control of all its prisons from private operators.
Rich school scoops jabs
A NSW Health official has apologised after more than 100 elite private school boys were given COVID-19 vaccinations despite most being ineligible.
WA continues Aboriginal procurement
The WA Government has expanded its Aboriginal procurement policy.
Health minister denies supplies
A 10,000-megalitre water allocation for irrigation in the NT has been revoked.
Warragamba claims questioned
Federal authorities have questioned the NSW government’s plan to raise the Warragamba Dam wall.
Hospital charged for nurse assault
WorkSafe Victoria has charged a Melbourne hospital after a nurse was allegedly assaulted in its acute psychiatric unit.