Archived News for Professionals in State Government - January, 2016
Government workers are being subjected to a high level of cyber abuse, a new study suggests.
Dry times bring call for declaration
A rural depression support group has increased pressure on the Tasmanian Government to declare a drought.
Parks slammed over washing worry
Victoria’s Opposition says it has a report showing toxic chemicals have been routinely washed into the Yarra River by Parks Victoria.
Cops complain of bikie bruising
Victoria Police say construction unions are using outlaw bikie gangs as “hired muscle”.
Rooftop bill bid rejected
The Federal Court has dismissed SA Power Networks’ efforts to charge a tariff on homes with solar panels.
Security concerns hit digital license plan
The South Australian government has announced it will trial digital drivers' licences on mobile phones for tradespeople this year, and security concerns have been raised already.
WA pole sale backed by analysts
Analysts say WA Government-owned Western Power’s poles and wires are the best electricity assets to sell in response to the surging popularity of rooftop solar.