Archived News for Professionals in State Government - March, 2023
Queensland is looking to a new batch of students to grow its emerging hydrogen industry.
Flood needs detailed
A critical lack of federal funding is leaving Queensland with a flood warning system prone to breakdown and patchy coverage ...
Legal issue over kids' lockup
Queensland has been accused of breaking its own laws by locking children in detention for up to 24 hours a day.
Mint issues mounting
The Perth Mint may have been warned of potential US commodities law breaches, but did not publicly reveal the issues.
NSW nurses sue state
The NSW nurses' union is suing the state government over allegations of understaffing and patient mistreatment.
Police dog acts probed
WA’s Corruption and Crime Commission has slammed the use of dogs by WA Police.
Radio issue back-dated
The NSW Government may have known about digital radio system issues long before an interruption last week.
State seeks tobacco change
The Queensland Government is getting serious on the leading cause of preventable death in the state.
SA desal site picked
The SA Government has chosen the cheapest Port Lincoln desalination option it was presented with.
SA prepares Voice
South Australia is set to become Australia’s first jurisdiction with an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
State to buy big green line
The Queensland Government is buying the $5 billion Copperstring project.
WA enlists supercomputer
The WA Government is using a supercomputer nicknamed ‘Big Quokka’ to crunch climate change data.
Tassie strike halted
Tasmania narrowly avoided a teachers’ strike this week, with a better offer put forth at the last moment.
Audit questions consultant need
A NSW auditor has warned that consultants are not always the answer for the public service.
Cash splash for cost pressures
ACT public servants could get cash bonuses to help them cope with cost-of-living pressures.
Diverse support boosted
Advocates are calling for more support for neurodiverse employees in the Victorian public service.
Fire map help sought
Experts want local input to improve bushfire maps in the ACT and Snowy Monaro regions.
Pharmacy boost questioned
The ACT Government wants pharmacists to administer a broader range of vaccines.