Archived News for Professionals in State Government - July, 2021
Experts say coal mine approvals in NSW will negate the state’s emissions-reduction measures.
Crown concedes small tax bill
Crown has agreed to pay $61 million worth of unpaid taxes in Victoria.
Controversial cable car denied
The Hobart City Council has rejected a proposed cable car for kunanyi/Mount Wellington.
Hundreds jailed amid indecision
Australia’s top legal officers have been accused of “failure” by not raising the age of criminal responsibility.
High-tech detection coming
Yarra Valley Water is working on a system that will let it detect leaks across its network in almost real time.
Parliament probe launched in NSW
A former sex discrimination commissioner will conduct a review of sexual harassment and bullying in NSW Parliament.
Long study drives down dirt disease
Thirty years of progress has been made in the understanding and treatment of the soil-dwelling melioidosis disease.
NSW DV services straining
The ongoing COVID-19 lockdown in NSW has seen an increase in demand for domestic violence services.
ANAO exposes park-barrelling
The Audit Office has once again found the Coalition allocated funding to marginal seats it wants to win.
Huge title claim defined
Native title rights have been secured for more than three million hectares of land in outback Queensland.
NT cop murder trial continues
A delay is expected in the murder trial of Northern Territory police officer Zachary Rolfe.
State pushing for big new park
A compulsory acquisition will see almost 150 hectares of southern Gold Coast land become one of the largest eco-parks in the country.
Reef vote looms
The Federal Government says it may have the numbers to stop the Great Barrier Reef being listed as ‘in danger’.
Water bodies unite for charcoal trial
Major Victorian water authorities are collaborating on a new project to turn waste solids into carbon-rich charcoal.
Building ban to double COVID cost
While builders protest at the forced shutdown of construction activities in NSW, experts have estimated the cost.
Mine site assaults reviewed
The Senate is reviewing sexual assault allegations at the state’s mine sites.
Big land handover signed
WA has signed off on a five-year Native Title transfer to the Noongar Land Estate.