Archived News for Professionals in State Government - October, 2013
The Northern Territory Government is considering scrapping a scheme which provides sport and health education to girls, causing deep concern from advocates.
Maths and reading dip all over, worse in QLD
A round-up of figures from the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) has tracked educational progress across the states, showing room for improvement in several classes.
Word on closures delayed in WA
The Western Australian Premier still intends to shut several schools, but has put off revealing which will go until next year at least.
Education protests won't stop Hockey, Pyne or Audit Committee
Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey has been engaged in a light scuffle on his way into Victoria’s Parliament House.
Report puts private sector in confident first
Nationwide productivity has increased, but the public sector cannot match the private sector’s confidence, a new report says.
Romantic claim denied by unloving Lady Justice
There will be no money awarded to the public servant who made a claim for injuries sustained during sexual intercourse on a work trip.
Twitter talk legal stoush changes tack
A public servant who was sacked for airing opinions criticising her department has changed strategy in her fight for justice.
Two marriage amendments tabled, Fed will try to tumble both
Marriage equality laws have been introduced to the New South Wales Parliament, as the ACT fights to protect the same newly-enshrined right.
Votes lost, police called in WA Senate race
The Australian Electoral Commission has today confirmed it misplaced 1375 ballot forms, and has delayed announcing the complete make-up of the Western Australian Senate as a result.
Welfare-postal merger slammed for security, viability, care concerns
There has been widespread criticism of a proposal to move Centrelink’s front desk duties to Australia Post outlets, after the Treasurer confirmed it was an option.
New plan could see CSG and farms in harmony
The Queensland Mines Minister has unveiled new water-use procedures for the Fitzroy River which will see some famers spray their crops with water from CSG wells.
Bus-tracker dumped at eleventh hour
Reports this week have questioned what happened to the plan that would have seen Melbourne residents able to track public buses in real-time.
Transport catching up with aging, roaming population
The Tasmanian Bus Association has put together its plan to tackle transport issues for an ageing and diversely located population.
Transport cops stride strong line to safety
Feedback has shown people feel safer on public transport when there are protective service officers (PSOs) around, but the overall perception is probably not what the police were aiming for.
Push for bigger stamp on poor choices
A large number of respondents to a recent survey say governments should take a more active role in controlling food labels to improve public health, education and benefit the environment.
States linked in Federal pledge for country coverage
The Federal Government may take a lead from Western Australia in its attempt to improve mobile phone coverage in country Victoria.
Gonski trickles down to needy New South Wales
Schools in New South Wales have seen the start of benefits from the multi-billion dollar education funding reforms installed by the previous federal government.
Plan to allow paths other than research
The Liberal Party in South Australia may be bringing the directives of its federal counterpart into state classrooms – cutting research in favour of business investment.
Top-tier stoush at exemplary employer
Debts and the fear of mismanagement has led to a large-scale spill of the executive board for several tourist resorts and centres in the Northern Territory and Queensland.
Advice given as abuse rises online
It seems the general public has taken up the habit of criticising public servants via social media, leading to suggestions workers need better online protection.
Claims WA Parliament rolls on, free from legislation
The Western Australian Opposition has joined the call from a rogue Liberal MP, who says the Government is filibustering itself by carrying on with no real legislation.