Archived News for Professionals in State Government - October, 2016
Analysts claim Queensland’s coal mines will be granted $100 million worth of free groundwater.
Tassie seeks to weaken tree deal
The Tasmanian Government could be moving to open up protected logging reserves.
Emergency alerts in Adelaide ED
SafeWork SA has been warned of dangers created by overcrowding at Adelaide's Lyell McEwin Hospital (LMH).
NDIS delays hurt in SA
An SA politician says NDIS clients still wait up to a year for coverage even after being approved for funding.
Probe finds lung records lacking
Queensland’s Office of Industrial Relations claimed black lung was eradicated, while also paying out for it.
Lifeline NT failed by funding
The Northern Territory government has refused further funding for Lifeline Top End.
Tassie PS threatened
Tasmania’s treasurer says job will be lost if the public sector rejects the latest pay deal.
Jobs drop in MDB plan's wake
The Murray Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) has painted a grim picture of job losses due to water buy backs in Queensland and NSW.
Joyce questions QLD's dam choice
The Queensland Government has rejected Commonwealth funding for dam feasibility studies.
Warnings held in water forecast
The Australian Water Association has launched its latest Australian Water Outlook.
BP ditches Bight drills
BP is abandoning plans for exploration drilling in the Great Australian Bight.
'Risk' removed from diagnosis talks
Tasmania is changing the way prenatal testing results for Down syndrome are delivered.
Power play leads to security review
Energy ministers have agreed to an independent review of the nation's energy security by chief scientist Alan Finkel.
QLD sprints for Carmichael approval
The Queensland Government is fast-tracking the remaining approvals for Adani’s Carmichael coal mine.
Public sector places low in LGBTI figures
The public sector is lagging when it comes to workplace LGBTI inclusion.
Report calls for smart city changes
Infrastructure Victoria has called for a congestion tax in Melbourne's city centre.
Dentists decry anti-fluoride drive
The Australian Dental Association has issued a warning about “extremist” anti-fluoride groups.
NSW looks to hooks for safety
The NSW Government is installing 85 drumlines to take out sharks on the north coast.