Archived News for Professionals in State Government - September, 2021
WorkSafe Victoria has charged the state’s Health Department with 58 breaches of OHS laws over its initial hotel quarantine program.
NSW announces net zero plan
The NSW Government has convinced Nationals MPs to support a net zero emissions target.
Police take legal action on jabs
A lawyer for a group of Queensland Police Service (QPS) employees has described a vaccine mandate as “discriminatory”.
Big win in Barngarla claim
After a legal fight spanning a quarter of a century, the Barngarla people have been granted native title over Port Augusta.
Salmon may shift further offshore
State and federal governments want to push the Tasmanian salmon industry into deeper water.
Victorian water strategy launched
Infrastructure Victoria has released its 2021–2051 Strategy and the Victorian water sector.
FWC rules on work jabs
A dissenting member of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has labelled mandatory vaccines for workers “medical apartheid”.
SA ICAC stripped of purpose
The SA Parliament has rushed through changes that limit the power of its corruption commission.
Capital exodus continues
The surge of people moving from capital cities to regional centres continues.
Court action for EPA
Victoria’s green regulator is being taken to court for allegedly failing to limit climate pollution.
Liberal links reviewed
South Australia’s Office of Public Integrity (OPI) is investigating the state Liberal Party's use of campaign software.
NT ICAC trims view
The Northern Territory's new Independent Commissioner Against Corruption has decided to conduct fewer investigations.
Emails show water "red flags"
Reports say NSW sought to increase its Basin Plan water limits, and caused concern about the fallout.
Builders vent violent discontent
The Victorian Government has ordered a two-week shutdown of the state’s construction industry following violent protests.