Archived News for Professionals in State Government - August, 2023
The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has unravelled a web of corruption involving three former Hurstville councillors.
ICAC cleared over delay
The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has been exonerated of maladministration claims.
Views split on water plan
Questions are being asked about where the Federal Government will find 450 gigalitres (GL) of water...
Alinta seeks Eraring deal
Alinta Energy has proposed distributing electricity from the Eraring coal power station if the NSW government can extend its life.
Cochlear compo outlined
Hundreds of families will be offered compensation for issues with Cochlear hearing implants in South Australia.
Muja life extended
Western Australia's Muja coal-fired power station will remain operational for longer.
Crawford speaks on sector
Margaret Crawford, former NSW auditor-general, has called for improved bureaucratic accountability.
NSW sees deficit surge
NSW’s Treasury has revealed a projected deficit of almost $2 billion by 2026-27.
NSW shuffles execs
The CEO of the NSW Reconstruction Authority has been chosen to assume the role of Permanent Secretary at the NSW Premier's Department.
State backs prison switch
The Queensland government is seeking to override its Human Rights Act and use police watch houses as youth detention facilities.
State stays off new Murray plan
Victoria has refused to sign on to the federal government’s new Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
EPA lays gold charges
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has launched criminal proceedings against Newcrest's Cadia gold mine.
States run cross-border blitz
WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW are joining forces for a cross-border construction blitz.
NSW splits for focus
The NSW Department of Planning and Environment is being split up to focus more on climate and housing.
NT police leader speaks
The new Northern Territory Police Association president has criticised alleged government failures.
Snowy firm fined for spill
A Snowy 2.0 contractor has received its third fine for polluting Kosciuszko National Park waterways.