Archived News for Professionals in State Government - June, 2021
Politicians have proposed penalties for a lack of improvement in public sector workplace culture.
Melbourne mapped on traditional lines
The land that Melbourne was built on has been reclaimed by its original inhabitants.
NSW goes for gap goals
The NSW Government has released its Closing the Gap Implementation Plan, and councils say they are ready to help.
Vic. backs hydrogen sites
The Victorian Government is contributing $14 million to a battery facility and a regional hydrogen hub at university campuses.
Forrest offloads on Santos plans
Mining magnate Andrew Forrest has slammed plans to develop a new gas field in the Timor Sea.
NT turf grant slammed
A corruption watchdog has found the NT approved a $12 million grant that did not follow proper processes.
Big green hub knocked back
The federal environment minister has ruled that a giant renewable energy hub in WA is “clearly unacceptable”.
Community TV stays to 2024
A lifeline has been extended for the community TV stations Channel 31 and Channel 44.
Debt collectors set on COVID bills
Queensland Health is bringing in private debt collectors to recoup millions of dollars in unpaid hotel quarantine bills.
Tassie treaty path laid out
The Tasmanian Government has committed to a time frame for truth-telling and treaty talks with its Indigenous community.
Cracks hold back Sydney buyers
Buyers have been blocked from moving into new Sydney apartments after “extensive signs of cracking” ...
NSW charges for EV boost
The NSW Government has announced $490 million worth of new incentives, tax cuts and infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs).
SA rocket site questioned
The SA Government has approved a rocket launch pad on the Eyre Peninsula, despite objections from...
Service NSW slow to build fraud checks
Reports show a NSW Government department lacked the ability to check whether applications for over $1 billion in relief payments were fraudulent.