Archived News for Professionals in State Government - July, 2018
Soldiers could be deployed to help drought-stricken farmers across the eastern states.
NSW accused of ignoring itself
New South Wales ignored an independent panel to approve the expansion of a coal mine, reports say.
NSW backs big dog race
The NSW Government is funding the world’s richest greyhound race, a big shift for the state that once tried to ban the sport.
Lawyers slam sacking plans
Lawyers say the Queensland Government’s plan to sack the Ipswich City Council could breach fundamental human rights.
NEG sessions could be split
A two-stage process might be used to get the national energy guarantee (NEG) happening.
NSW offers uniform options
The NSW Government is giving all schoolgirls the option of wearing shorts and pants instead of skirts and dresses.
Conflicts alleged in SA case
The former CEO of BioSA has gone on trial in the Adelaide District Court.
MP faces misconduct claims
Labor MP Emma Husar is being investigated by her party over allegations of workplace bullying and misconduct.
QLD PS review urges openness
A new public service report urges the Queensland government to be more open and accountable.
Ambulance bills to be reviewed
Ambulance Victoria will review its debt collection processes after claims it has “unethically” pursued bills.
NSW allows Shenhua exploration
The NSW Government has partly renewed the coal exploration licence for the controversial Shenhua Watermark project.
Power pay may miss most needy
Consumer groups say a Victorian Government plan to pay people to compare power prices is failing.
Cashless card data doubted
The audit office says evidence about the effectiveness of the cashless welfare card is unreliable.
CDP scheme dubbed 'devastating'
Centrelink’s remote work-for-the-dole scheme has been labelled “devastating” for Indigenous participants.
Embattled MP on leave
Wagga Wagga MP Daryl Maguire has gone on bereavement leave amid strong calls for his resignation.
Land broker breaks silence
A public servant at the centre of a controversial land swap deal has spoken out.
Adani says rail money secured
Adani appears close to locking in finance for a key part of its $16.5 billion Queensland coal mine.
Darling farmers feel caught
The Murray-Darling inquiry has heard some irrigators find themselves caught between competing interests.