Archived News for Professionals in State Government - February, 2023
Farmers, freight operators and councils are pushing for a $5.5 billion investment into Australia’s rural road network.
Bathurst Base loses cred
A major New South Wales hospital has been stripped of its accreditation to train medical registrars.
Gap goals backed further
The Federal Government will spend over $420 million to provide clean water, food security and housing to ...
Gas plans go to court
An anti-fracking group has launched Supreme Court action against the NT government's approval of gas exploration works.
Cyber body audited
An audit of Cyber Security NSW has called on the agency to try harder to find vulnerabilities.
Leaders agree on road plan
Federal, state and territory ministers have agreed to a new road safety plan.
NSW knocked for aged response
The NSW Government has been slammed for its response to an elderly homelessness inquiry.
Pay drives teacher shift
State school principals say private schools are luring teachers away from the public sector with better salaries.
Victoria preps energy revival
Victoria is preparing to bring back the State Electricity Commission (SEC), reversing a decades-old privatisation.
Flood probes questioned
Potential issues have been highlighted in an inquiry into flooding in Melbourne.
Diesel burns in union dispute
A union stoush has forced Alice Springs power stations to run on diesel.
GP hike ruffles feathers
The Queensland Government’s medical payroll tax hike has been labelled “immoral”.
Gun reform to bring new checks
Changes to firearms laws could soon see mental health checks for WA's gun owners.
Probe set on Opus Dei schools
Investigations have been ordered after a disturbing look into schools linked to Catholic group Opus Dei this week.
Bans could go to ballot
Central Australian Indigenous communities may be asked to vote on alcohol bans.
Chaplain review calls for changes
A review has called for the National School Chaplaincy Program to include secular support staff.
School abuse claims counted
Close to 400 victims have alleged sexual abuse at Victorian state schools.