Archived News for Professionals in State Government - April, 2015
The Victorian Government has found a way out of the controversial East West Link project, for the low cost of a few hundred million dollars.
Office reforms in call for workplace efficiency
The WA Government has released new rules for public office fit-outs, procurement and maintenance.
Pearson pushes for stand-alone recognition
Indigenous leader Noel Pearson wants a separate declaration of Aboriginal recognition as well as any changes to the Australian constitution.
Queensland warns of disaster money meddling
Queensland councils say the Federal Government is abandoning them by withdrawing much of the funding support for towns hit by cyclones and other natural disasters.
Rural boot camp report causes controversy
A review of the former Queensland Government’s youth boot camp program has raised allegations of favouritism.
States take lead on domestic violence
Two state governments are taking active steps to help victims of domestic violence.
Two-tiered dispute over pegs and cuts
Victorian councils have blamed the State Government for having to sack staff and cut services.
Water Corp. flushes 300 workers
Water Corporation in Western Australia will shed hundreds of jobs, as it shifts its corporate direction.
Water Minister thinks on city-country switch
Victorian Water Minister Lisa Neville says she will look at water held for Melbourne as a way to improve water security for rural irrigators.
Coalition continues hard road push
While Prime Minister Tony Abbott has recently appeared willing to let Victoria not build its contentious East West Link, others within his party are pushing for the big road build to continue.
Big re-jig for Baird's new direction
The post-election revamp of the NSW public sector has begun, with new Administrative Arrangements outlining the organisational changes.
Big water spill in Victorian reforms
The Victorian Government has undertaken large-scale sacking of executives on water and environment boards.
Commissioner covers privacy switch
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has updated its guidelines in the wake of new privacy laws.
Police mark push for gender equality
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has celebrated the 50th anniversary of women in the police force.
Risk and temptation in new corruption guidelines
WA’s Corruption and Crime Commission has released its inaugural risk assessment report, which covers potential temptations for public servants.
Show marks public sector's Great War role
A new exhibition will honour thousands of government employees who volunteered for military service overseas during World War I, and kept the show running at home.
Treasurers descend to redefine tax pie
State and Territory treasurers are bringing the GST fight to Canberra.
Watchdog found wanting in PUP's check-up
A Senate inquiry has picked apart moves by the Queensland Government under former premier Campbell Newman.
Regulator details Tassie sewerage woes
Tasmania’s economic regulator still has some concerns about the quality of the state’s sewerage systems.
Baird slammed for keeping boys' club
NSW councils say the State Government has made no commitment to gender diversity in Local Government.
Day one for Parliament's first quadriplegic
Queensland has welcomed the first quadriplegic Member of Parliament anywhere in Australia to his new role.