Archived News for Professionals in State Government - November, 2022
A New South Wales parliamentary inquiry has handed down findings from a probe into the 13-year-delay of legislation to protect Indigenous cultural fishing.
Talks start for local owners
Talks have started for a new biodiscovery bill in WA, aimed at helping Indigenous people claim the rights to their own products.
Water split leaked
A leaked letter suggests a disconnect between the NT government and its water planning committee.
Racism linked to hot cells
A leading Indigenous affairs advocate says racism is to blame for a lack of air conditioning at WA's hottest jail.
Terms released for NSW probe
The NSW Government has issued the terms of reference for its independent review of SafeWork NSW.
Bins lost in power plan
Some WA councils say an energy deal means they must resist government pressure to introduce a third bin.
Coal fail downplayed
Queensland’s energy minister has downplayed the risk of blackouts after a serious breakdown ...
State-linked service hacked
A tech firm providing services to Victorian government departments has been hit by a cyber attack.
WA takes claim to IRC
The WA government is taking the nurse’s union to the Industrial Relations Commission.
Youth lock-ups slammed
Queensland's youth justice system is breaching human rights, Australia's National Children's Commissioner says.
First Nations deals rise
The Queensland Government’s procurement from First Nations-owned businesses has increased by 36 per cent in a year. ‘
Forestry bid questioned
The competition regulator has raised concerns with plans for a state-owned logging company to buy its competitor.
ICAC boss warns politicians
The head of NSW ICAC says he does not want the corruption court used for political gain.
Respect page launched
The Federal Government has launched a new website for people facing sexual harassment in their workplaces.
City farm grants questioned
The New South Wales government has been criticised for offering “critical producer” farming grants to metropolitan areas in Sydney.