Archived News for Professionals in State Government - November, 2020
The SA Government has agreed to an inquiry into harassment within State Parliament.
Cross-border tracing tests
NSW, Victoria and ACT will soon test a combined, decentralised contact tracing system.
EPA enhances air map
EPA Victoria’s new air quality app should be able to withstand huge bushfire traffic spikes.
QLD wants hydro help
The Queensland Government has added ‘hydrogen’ to the name of its energy department.
State set on housing help
Billions of dollars will be spent on Victoria’s largest ever public housing construction blitz.
Call to cut junk ads
Health authorities want the WA Government to ban junk food ads on public transport and other government property.
Climate report card released
The State of the Climate 2020 reports shows continued warming and an increase in extreme weather.
Budget backs regional moves
The South Australian Budget includes a new $100 million Local Government Infrastructure Partnership Program.
Labor cuts stacking figures
The Labor Party is preparing to expel more than 10 per cent of its Victorian membership.
EV road charge slammed
Experts are taking aim at SA Government plans to charge electric vehicle drivers for their road use.
Probe hears of support trade
Traditional landowners claim they have been offered jobs if they support raising the Warragamba Dam Wall.
Victoria seeks can scheme
The Victorian government has laid out details of its proposed container deposit scheme.
Builders slugged for airport plans
The NSW government says it will raise up to $1.1 billion from developers near Sydney's new airport.
New site to help health staff
Victoria has announced a wellbeing package to support healthcare workers.
SA turning buildings green
South Australia is investing $60 million over the next two years to improve energy efficiency in government buildings.
Victoria unveils huge plans
Victoria has announced plans to build the largest battery in the southern hemisphere.
NSW to open foreign office
The NSW Government has announced plans to set up a Trade & Investment office in Tokyo.
PC calls for Aboriginal office
The Productivity Commission has called for measures to place Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at the centre of policy evaluation.