Archived News for Professionals in State Government - February, 2022
State authorities are giving themselves the power to switch off rooftop solar panels when the grid is under stress.
Big cost in TAHE move
An audit has found the NSW government's 'poor' accounting has led to an extra $5 billion in rail payments.
IBAC referral for Labor issue
Victoria’s parliament has supported a motion to refer the state’s Labor party’s ‘red shirts scandal’ to the anti-corruption commission.
Premier sorry for ignoring PS
The Queensland Premier has apologised to public servants who were ignored when raising integrity issues.
Locals baulk at licence bid
The NT Water Controller is facing calls to reject a big new water licence.
Premier wants help on Paradise
The Queensland government wants the federal government to match its $600 million commitment to fix Paradise Dam.
State buys new park
Queensland will soon be home to a new national park, after the Queensland Government bought 35,300ha of “unique ecosystems” near Townsville.
QLD quarantine camp open
Queensland's controversial Wellcamp quarantine facility is welcoming its first travellers.
Ranger costs increase
The forecast cost of rehabilitating Rio Tinto’s former NT uranium mine has increased.
Ex-archivist opens up
A former Queensland archivist alleges he was “directed to mislead parliament” by the Palaszczuk government.
High-tech fire suits tested
An Australian government body is working on the firefighting uniform of the future.
Poll slams religious bill
A new poll has found a majority of voters reject the Coalition’s plan to allow discriminatory religious statements.
Safety raised in CLP split
Northern Territory Senator Sam McMahon has quit the Country Liberal Party (CLP), saying she feared for her safety.
UN could slam dam plans
United Nations scientists have stoked fears that the Blue Mountains could lose its world heritage status because of a dam-raising scheme.