Archived News for Professionals in State Government - April, 2022
The NT Supreme Court has heard ICAC “threw away the rule book” when dealing with a former board member of the Darwin Turf Club.
NSW seeks board balance
The NSW Government has imposed gender targets on board positions for state owned corporations.
Stacking claims put to Premier
Reports say Victoria's corruption commission has questioned Premier Daniel Andrews over issues including branch stacking and misuse of public resources.
WA reviews COVID site
The WA Government is working out what to do with its purpose-built COVID isolation facility.
COVID mental effect checked
Researchers have looked at the effects of Victoria’s strict COVID-19 lockdowns on mental health.
Major inquiry call rejected
The Queensland Government has rejected calls for an inquiry into lobbying and public service politicisation.
Sydney tolls to be probed
A major government review will look at pricing and signage on Sydney's complex system of toll roads.
Banksia upgrades announced
A juvenile centre dubbed “dehumanising” by a WA judge has been granted over $25 million for upgrades.
Councils pushed to fight jab rules
WA residents have pushed over a dozen councils to debate COVID-19 vaccination mandates.
Drunk violence stats sought
A NSW government agency wants data on links between the availability of alcohol and domestic violence.
ACT report shows trans needs
An official report reveals serious barriers in accessing health care for Canberra's transgender community.
Ramping plan slammed
A review has found plans to fix hospital ramping in Adelaide only made it worse.
Site uncertain for SA build
The SA Government says a cost blowout has made the location of the new Women's and Children's Hospital uncertain.
WA knocks uranium plan
A major miner says it is committed to a uranium project in WA, despite being knocked back by the state government.
ICAC bug claims investigated
The Northern Territory's ICAC inspector is reviewing claims that the watchdog secretly recorded a private conversation...