Archived News for Professionals in State Government - August, 2023
NRAR taking action
The Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) has marked its third successful action against a coal company in just a few months.
Homeless links demanded
A new report calls for enhanced government collaboration to tackle homelessness.
IBAC bill seeks expansion
The Victorian Parliament has presented a bill aimed at broadening the jurisdiction of its corruption court.
ICAC eyes bottled fund
The NT Chief Minister has remained silent about a controversial donation to a state-backed water bottling business.
Powerful 'Plan B' outlined
Two veterans of the energy sector are pushing a $6 billion alternative energy transition plan.
Tas. link questioned
The giant undersea electricity project connecting Tasmania to the mainland is in jeopardy.
Wage "betrayal" sets up strike
Wage talks for teachers in NSW have crumbled after the government's offer was labelled a “betrayal”.
Decade delay on WA repairs
Main Roads WA says it will take up to ten years to tackle its road maintenance backlog.
Queensland outlines housing future
The Queensland Government says it will build thousands of homes under its new South East Queensland Regional Plan.
Fire ant spread continues
Setbacks and questionable practices could be allowing fire ants to spread.
New pledge for NT
The Federal and NT governments have pledged $27 million to tackle unsafe drinking water issues.