Archived News for Professionals in State Government
Businesses are concerned about attempts to shift workers into more sustainable work.
Pole costs fall on owners
Western Power has urged property owners to replace private power poles at their own expense.
Charges laid for alleged bribe
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) says charges have been laid over an airport bribery scandal.
Sports funds unjustified
A WA Auditor General's report on sports spending has raised pork-barrelling allegations.
Teen justice rates drop
The figures show the number of Australian teens involved with the justice system continues to drop.
ERA seeks extension
Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) is fighting for the extension of its lease at the Jabiluka uranium deposit in the Northern Territory.
Letter spells wetland threat
Scientists and experts have signed an open letter calling for a development to be halted to protect sensitive wetlands.
Lobster firms oppose testing
WA’s Western Rock Lobster industry is sounding the alarm about potentially disruptive seismic testing.
Ministers meet on stone ban
Australia has banned the use of engineered stone, effective from 1 July 2024 in most states and territories.
Beetaloo risk detailed
A new report warns there are financial risks of getting stuck in the Beetaloo Basin.
Call to improve indoor air
Scientists and industry leaders are pushing for action on clean indoor air.
Claims inflated for scrapped games
Victoria's Auditor-General says the state government overstated the cost estimates used to scrap the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Container bid to cost big
NSW faces billions in compensation costs if Newcastle gets a new container port.
Police data use probed
Concerns have been raised about how law enforcement and integrity agencies access and store telecommunications data.
States chase quarantine fees
Nearly four years since the COVID-19 pandemic's peak, Australian state and territory governments are still chasing down over $70 million in unpaid hotel quarantine fees.
Victoria's SEC splits
Victoria’s high-profile State Electricity Commission (SEC) advisory team has been disbanded less than a year after its establishment.
ALRC gives school advice
The Attorney-General has received advice on legal reforms aimed at addressing discrimination in private schools.
Ankle tech for young offenders
In a bid to curb youth reoffending rates, the Victorian Government has unveiled plans for a significant reform in the youth justice system.
CCC probes Field trips
WA’s Ombudsmen Chris Field is facing a Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC) inquiry over his travel expenditures.
State seeks smoother planning
The Victorian Government says it is enhancing transparency in the planning system and boosting accountability within local governments.