Archived News for Professionals in State Government - February, 2019
A small bird is standing in the way of Adani's giant Queensland coal mine.
Builders push new link
A new electricity interconnector between South Australia and New South Wales could lower power costs ...
Hospital stoush going nowhere
A legal dispute between the WA Government and builder John Holland does not look like ending soon.
RAH issues exposed
Unions have slammed a culture of bullying, pressure and fatigue at the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH).
Christmas Island questions PM
Christmas Island is not impressed by the Federal Government’s “knee-jerk” decision to reopen its immigration detention centre.
Council votes for MP ban
Whitsunday Regional Council has passed a motion to ban MP Jason Costigan from visiting schools.
Dump search impacts exposed
Government documents suggest the nuclear waste site selection process has triggered mental health concerns, business boycotts and division.
PM urges Indigenous reform
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has called for a new approach to reducing gaps for Indigenous Australians.
Bill to scrap buyback cap
Labor wants to remove a cap on the amount of water the Government can buy from irrigators ...
Corruption alleged in NT water deal
There are calls for an inquiry into a $10 million taxpayer-funded investment in a Northern Territory bottled water company.
State begins flood review
The Queensland Government has appointed its Inspector General to assess preparedness and response to floods in the state's north.
LNP doctor discriminated against
Former QLD MP Chris Davis has won $1.5 million from Brisbane's Metro North Hospital and Health Service (MNHHS) over unlawful discrimination due to his political beliefs.
Minerals Council wants green reform
The peak mining lobby says Australia’s resources sector is becoming too over-regulated to invest in.
States back cladding ban
Flammable cladding has been banned in buildings nationwide, but Australia may never be free of the risky material.
Aged care commission begins
The royal commission into Australia’s aged care system is underway this week.
Reliability line deemed "dangerous"
The idea that renewable energy makes Australia’s electricity supply less reliable is “wrong and dangerous” ...
CSIRO questions carbon stats
CSIRO has raised concerns that Australia is overstating its emissions reductions.
Review finds CDP issues
The Federal Government has released a damning review of its own Aboriginal work-for-the-dole scheme.
Cotton drain called out
Centre Alliance Senator Rex Patrick has challenged the cotton industry to justify its use of water.