Archived News for Professionals in State Government - October, 2022
Infrastructure Australia says work on the $4.5 billion Great Western Highway will be more costly than beneficial to taxpayers.
"Dirty cash" report calls for change
A NSW Government inquiry has found billions in “dirty cash” are funnelled into poker machines across the state.
Funds flow to hydrogen site
The WA Government has put up $5.5 million to accelerate a planned Hydrogen Hub.
More claims in QLD lab probe
An official inquiry into Queensland’s state-run DNA laboratory continues.
Olympic village site set
The Queensland Government has approved development plans for an Olympic athlete’s village for the 2032 Games.
Powerline pay to rise
A new scheme should see landholders compensated for hosting new high-voltage powerlines.
State cuts tourism tape
The NSW Government is looking at changes that would make it easier for farmers to benefit from agritourism.
Katherine deal questioned
The NT Government has announced a new incentive to encourage teachers to move to Katherine.
Union slams Minister visit
The NSW Education Minister has been told “do not return to Broken Hill” until a teacher shortage is fixed.
Funds flow to giant shortcut
This week’s federal budget carries over previous funding to seal one of Australia's most iconic stretches of desert road.
Top cop issues reported
The anti-corruption watchdog has revealed misconduct issues at Victoria Police's Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT).
WA wage fight continues
WA's public sector wages dispute continues with possible strike action by nurses.
Budget shifts water spend
This week’s federal budget reveals dramatically different priorities on water projects to the previous government.
Audit spots laundering risk
An audit has warned WA government departments are at risk of non-compliance with anti-money laundering ...
EPA coal probe challenged
A Supreme Court challenge has been launched on the Victorian EPA's review of coal-fired power stations in Latrobe Valley.
Lab rat reforms called
A NSW Government report calls for changes in the use of animals in medical research.
Lab probe hears culture claim
An inquiry has heard significant claims about the culture at a scandal-plagued Queensland DNA lab.
First Nations health groups promoted
The Federal Government has pledged to put Aboriginal community-controlled health groups at the centre of health reforms.