Archived News for Professionals in State Government - October, 2023
South Australia's two largest universities, the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, are set to merge.
Inter-state hospital planned
The NSW and Victorian Governments have unveiled the $558 million Albury Wodonga regional hospital master plan.
Language grants to save speech
The Queensland Government has a new strategy to preserve Indigenous languages.
NSW takes wiring loan
New South Wales has become the first recipient of a loan from the Australian government's $20 billion Rewiring the Nation fund.
Snowy issues probed
A sinkhole, toxic gas release, and massive cost overrun have disrupted the Snowy 2.0 project.
Statue review suggested
The City of Sydney's first-ever Aboriginal councillor, Yvonne Weldon, is pushing for a review of colonial statues in the city.
Freedom bill proposed
Journalist Peter Greste, an advocate for press freedom, says legal actions against public sector whistleblowers could harm integrity.
NT council sacked
The Northern Territory government has suspended all members of the Barkly Regional Council and placed the council under official management.
Ombudsmen standards slip
The Commonwealth Ombudsman has fallen significantly short of its service standards in the past year, achieving only 24 per cent of its target of 90 per cent.
SA breach revealed
The South Australian government has disclosed a significant cyber security breach that potentially compromised the data of many individuals.
Big desal plans underway
Queensland is set to invest billions in the construction and expansion of desalination plants.
EV tax deemed invalid
The High Court has invalidated Victoria's tax on electric vehicles, ruling that only the Commonwealth could enact such legislation.
Scientists run big sweep
The Federal Government is assessing the nation's subterranean water reserves.
Water rights returned
The Victorian government has announced the return of water rights to the Gunaikurnai traditional owners.
New body for MP misconduct
The Victorian Government says it will establish an integrity commission for MP misconduct.
No charge in pill probe
WA authorities have wrapped up an investigation into the loss of a tiny yet dangerous radioactive capsule.
Australia fails to listen
Australia has boldly denied the need for its Constitution to reflect reality.