Archived News for Professionals in State Government - October, 2020
Reports this week reveal a cycle of donating and favouring between charities and the Liberal party.
Detention class action launched
Over 120 people have joined a class action against the Tasmanian Government.
MPs cleared of stacking claims
Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar and former minister Kevin Andrews have been cleared of misusing Commonwealth funds.
Pezzullo plugs deeper ties
Mike Pezzullo says national security threats require deeper links between governments and the governed.
Transparency talks open up
The last round of consultation on Australia’s Open Government Partnership plan is now open.
Vic. DPC head replaced
There is a new leader for Victoria’s Department of Premier and Cabinet after the resignation of Chris Eccles this week.
Shark letter dubbed 'madness'
Conservationists want the Queensland Government to replace shark nets and drumlines with non-lethal alternatives.
State skates free of clearing
The Victorian government has avoided any penalty for the “wanton destruction” of hundreds of trees.
Survey seeks mental issues
Authorities are studying the impacts of COVID-19 on workplace mental health.
Bell sale spells bill help
West Australian households will soon receive a $600 one-off credit towards their next electricity bill.
Complaints rise in tech surge
NSW’s privacy push has come with an increase in complaints about digital services.
Green meets needs in SA
Renewable sources have met 100 per cent of demand in South Australia for the first time.
Appeal looms on home ruling
The NT Government is preparing to argue against higher housing standards.
SA responds to light finding
SA Police has suspended the collection of fines for running a red light.
Contentious koala bill moved
The NSW Government has signed off on a koala protection policy that briefly tore apart the state’s LNP.
State denies slave claims
The manufacturer of Victoria’s new trains has been linked to Chinese Uyghur forced labour programs.
New link to Eyre
Regulators have approved a project for greater reliability and fewer outages on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula.
NSW pushes cloud policy
The NSW Government has announced its new services will be “public cloud by default”.
QLD school violence high
Almost 500 Queensland school staff claimed violence compensation last year.