Archived News for Professionals in State Government - January, 2017
Victoria’s Alcoa aluminium smelter will be propped up by a big federal and state government funding package.
Future unclear for welfare card
The Social Services Department has not decided whether to expand trials of the cashless welfare card.
EPA overhaul sees new science spot
The Victorian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) will undergo its first major overhaul since it was established 45 years ago.
Funds splashed across QLD
A number of key water projects have been promoted in an infrastructure report by Building Queensland.
Uneven fields for pot growth
South Australia will examine the potential benefits of a cannabis industry, while moves on the federal level are less clear.
Asbestos list marks start of repairs
Queensland Government documents have revealed that dozens of state schools are riddled with asbestos.
SA shift criticised
Workers are angry and safety issues have been raised in the SA Government’s attempt to close dozens of hospital beds.
Shirt stoush in NSW court
Two paramedics unions have faced the IRC for telling members to shed parts of their uniforms during recent heatwaves.
Abbott takes aim at green power
Former prime minister Tony Abbott has interjected into Australia’s renewable energy debate.
SA payback outlined
South Australia's electricity distributor has agreed to about 75,000 customers after lengthy blackouts last year.
Auslan curriculum to enhance learning
An Auslan curriculum will soon be rolled out in Australian schools.
Cashless card keeps rolling
This week has brought both praise and condemnation for the Federal Government’s cashless welfare card.
Psych tests for SA workers
All South Australian Government residential care workers will soon undergo psychological testing.
Station safety called to court
Victoria’s Metro Trains has been charged by the state’s transport safety authority for breaching safety obligations.
'Water trigger' praised for river change
Conservationists are celebrating legal action that led the federal environment minister to stop Santos dumping coal seam gas waste water in the Surat Basin.
Desal debt gets shaky
Ratings for the cost of servicing Victoria’s billions of dollars of desalination debt are being reviewed.
Bus-net bothers Greens
The NSW Government has moved to defend a sponsored trial of ‘free’ wi-fi on buses.
Powerful storms bring Port worry
Experts have warned of looming health risks from the decommissioned Port Augusta power station.