Archived News for Professionals in State Government - April, 2020
A ceremonial hearing has kicked off the royal commission into Australia's unprecedented bushfires.
Hodgman heads for new role
Former Tasmanian premier Will Hodgman has been given a new job by the federal government.
McGowan pushes CCC bill
The WA Government is trying to force the reappointment of anti-corruption boss John McKechnie.
Slug saga continues
The Victorian Government wants to buy a council-owned catering firm that is linked to allegations of evidence tampering.
Sub staff studied
For people locked down around Australia, there may be some lessons to learn from submariners.
Tech upgrades rolling in NSW
The NSW Government is implementing a high-tech water metering telemetry system.
Online training translates
An online driver training course has been shown to reduce speeding and improve driving ability.
Tech giants take on tracing
Apple and Google are working to build contact tracing technology into their operating systems.
ANZ backs death register
ANZ has worked with the NSW Government on a new website for individuals to notify the bank when a family member has died.
Tehan threatens schools
The Federal Government says it will withdraw funding from schools that refuse to open for the second school term.
NT cop punished for poor taste
A Northern Territory police officer has been suspended without pay for allegedly printing offensive singlets.
Queensland buys Gladstone Mater
Queensland will buy the formerly private Mater Hospital in Gladstone.
Planning fast-tracked in NSW
The NSW Government says planning processes will be fast-tracked to support the construction sector.
Green plans for recovery tech
Experts say green technologies are ripe to help Australian industry emerge from hibernation.
Networks offer new options
Energy networks around the country have announced a suite of measures to provide support to customers enduring hardship.
Child safety flaws found in QLD
A review has found flaws in the complaints system used by Queensland’s child safety department.
Calls for rural cut-offs
Some councillors are calling for rural areas to be closed off for their own protection.