Archived News for Professionals in State Government - June, 2022
South Australia Police says it will use the facial recognition capability of new security cameras despite a council’s request not to.
Letter spells out safety crisis
Teachers at Tennant Creek High School in the Northern Territory have signed a letter stating they all feel unsafe at work.
AEMO caps gas rort
AEMO has suspended the wholesale electricity spot market after companies failed to supply ...
Airport mask rule changed
The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) says masks should no longer be mandated in airport terminals.
Big spend on early education
The Victorian Government says it will spend almost a billion dollars a year overhauling early childhood education and care.
K'gari land handed back
Twenty-two hectares of land formerly known as Fraser Island has been returned to traditional owners.
SA sport grants questioned
The SA Government has denied allegations of pork-barrelling despite skipping a step in the provision of sports grants.
State reviews COVID votes
Feedback is being sought for NSW’s Inquiry into Conduct of Elections under COVID.
NT arid area raided
The NT Government has been accused of trying to open up more areas to water extraction.
AEMO caps QLD price
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has imposed a price cap on the electricity market for the first time ever in Queensland.
Coal crunch forces response
Australia’s energy woes are being exacerbated by coal-fired generator outages.
NSW plans green spend
The NSW Government says it will invest $1.2 billion over the next 10 years into renewable energy.
Lawyer slams "shoddy" AFP
A senior Canberra barrister says shoddy police work and a “cowboy” culture in the AFP is eroding its effectiveness.
Police deny camera call
Victoria Police has rejected a call for closer scrutiny of body-worn camera footage.
State push to close school gap
The states are pushing the federal government to close a public school funding gap.
Strikes hit NSW streets
Public sector workers in NSW have gone on strike demanding a 5.2 per cent pay rise.
Huge flows keep managers on toes
NSW dam managers are struggling to stop rivers flooding during near-record wet.
Island lined up for traditional return
The NSW Government is taking steps to return an island in Sydney harbour to the Aboriginal community.