Archived News for Professionals in State Government - March, 2021
The SA Liberal Government has been criticised for funnelling web traffic through its own data-harvesting platform.
Big schools grow despite cap
The most popular schools in NSW continue to grow despite a cap on enrolments.
Report reveals deep pork barrel
A NSW community grants program has been labelled “a brazen pork-barrel scheme”.
Spat emerges over rollout
The Federal Government has blamed the states for the slow rollout of COVID-19 vaccines.
WA beef money questioned
Political donations appear to have influenced the outcome of a development application in WA.
Billions back Barossa gas
Santos says it is getting the money together to develop a major new gas field off the coast of Darwin.
State rejects FLNG
The Victorian Government has rejected plans for a 300-metre-long floating gas terminal off the Mornington Peninsula.
Trustee slammed over fees
The Queensland Public Trustee has been criticised for its high fees and charges, but denies profiting from clients.
CHRIS aids COVID response
Developers say that a high-tech ICU monitoring tool saved lives in Victoria’s COVID-19 second wave.
Assault claim aired in NSW
Nationals MP Michael Johnsen has resigned as parliamentary secretary after a rape allegation was aired in parliament.
First People lead green response
Traditional Owners and scientists are meeting to form a First People’s-led response to climate change.
ICAC slams ex-council figures
The NSW corruption watchdog has found former council staff and councillors have engaged in serious corrupt conduct.
Service Victoria left short
An audit has labelled the state department Service Victoria a “missed opportunity”.
Floods should be factored in
Experts have slammed building regulations that ignore major flood zones.
Provider fined for sewage spill
Sydney Water has been convicted and fined for a significant sewage spill.
Green limits miss key emissions
New pollution limits have been imposed on Victorian power stations, but greenhouses gases will not be limited.
SA uses panel power
SA authorities have remotely switched off thousands of household solar panels, using its new powers for the first time.
'Secret' sex assault review in NSW
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has launched a ‘secret’ review into state parliament’s sexual assault complaints process.