Archived News for Professionals in State Government - September, 2021
Experts are pushing for domestic violence support to be offered in vaccine clinics.
Ley allows challenged expansion
The Federal Government has approved a mine expansion that was challenged in court by school students.
Quick hep-C tests coming
A new rapid test for hepatitis C will soon be rolled out at drug treatment clinics, prisons and needle exchange services nationwide.
AMA issues roadmap warning
Australia’s big doctors’ lobby has warned the Victorian Government about its roadmap out of lockdown.
ARENA backs hydrogen port
The Federal Government has put up funds for a proposed hydrogen export project in Queensland.
AusNet receives new offer
A Canadian firm has made a $9.6 billion takeover bid for power grid owner AusNet Services.
NSW employs SA home app
New South Wales is looking at facial recognition and geolocation to help it control its home quarantine system.
Councils decry developer change
NSW councils are campaigning against a shake-up of developer levies.
NT self-determination lags
Indigenous organisations say there has been little progress on the NT government’s self-determination program.
Union slams cut quarantine
Questions are being asked about the requirements of South Australia’s specialist workers’ quarantine system.
Beetaloo moving on partial approval
New fracking exploration in the Northern Territory's Beetaloo Basin could begin within days, with federal funding spurring it along.
Concern over Tassie river health
Tasmania's water quality is under pressure from climate change, agriculture and other industries.
Passport tech questioned
Tech experts say Australia is heading for a patchwork vaccine passport system that may not meet international standards.
Court hears jail claim for ex-MPs
A court has been urged to impose jail time on two former NSW Labor MPs.
Dam crew wins flood appeal
The Queensland Government’s water utility has won an appeal against a 2011 flood damages ruling.
Court actions don't delay Beetaloo drilling
The Federal Government is paying taxpayer money to oil and gas companies to open up the NT’s Beetaloo Basin, despite legal issues.
Poison drop for key catchment
Conservationists are concerned about NSW Government plans to drop 1080 poison baits in the Sydney water catchment area.