Archived News for Professionals in State Government - May, 2023
An inquiry will probe the use of consultants within the NSW public service.
NSW pay freeze detailed
The NSW Government has outlined a pay freeze for politicians and the public service to cover a pay rise for frontline workers.
Power plan for rural lands
The Victorian government is fast-tracking a planned renewable energy transmission project, alarming landholders.
Big bill for NSW green shift
The NSW government has unveiled an ambitious renewable energy plan that will need over $10 billion for new ...
NT summit seeks care
A recent event brought ‘peacemakers’ from across the NT together to discuss conflict resolution.
WA updates IP policy
The WA Government is launching what it says is a global best practice IP policy.
Mungo report requested
First Nations elders are calling for the release of an independent report on the reburial of Mungo Man and Mungo Lady.
NT farm plan could cost big
The Northern Territory (NT) government's proposal to expand cotton production has sparked concern among environmentalists ...
Murray plan concerns farmers
Controversy has emerged following plans to use River Murray water for a hydrogen power plant in SA.
State logging felled
This week’s Victorian budget includes plans to shut down the state’s logging industry.
State tightens WorkCover
Businesses will have to pay higher premiums and face stricter criteria around mental health claims in reforms to Victoria’s WorkCover system.
Sydney defects tallied
An interim report has revealed a backlog of nearly 40,000 defects across Sydney's train network.
Call for lithium excitement
Some local firms want state and federal government to be bolder in their embrace of lithium.
DNA lab still struggling
Queensland's forensic testing services are struggling to process a backlog of over 10,000 cases awaiting DNA testing, the state says.
Drag pushed to Parliament
Embattled drag performers have found safety in one of Victoria’s best known houses.