Archived News for Professionals in State Government - April, 2022
Government agency VicForests has referred itself to the state’s anti-corruption watchdog over spying allegations.
ALP announces basin play
Federal Labor has been criticised by Victoria’s Labor government for its Murray-Darling Basin policy.
Court rejects dam appeal
Victims of the 2011 Brisbane floods have lost a High Court over findings against dam engineers.
NT supplies up for review
Experts are conducting a study into concerns about drinking water quality in remote NT communities.
SA desal sites proposed
Four possible sites for a desalination plant on the Eyre Peninsula have been selected.
SA flips outback plan
South Australia’s new government has scrapped planned changes for the management of the state’s vast outback.
Charges over officer speed
A Victoria Police officer has been charged after driving at 200 kilometres per hour to a crash involving a colleague.
NT camp change suggested
Advocates want the NT’s Howard Springs quarantine facility to be used as a refuge for women and children fleeing violence.
Labor pledges language funds
The ALP says First Nations languages would be taught in schools if it wins the upcoming election.
Black Summer fires flooded stratosphere
A new study shows the Black Summer bushfires caused extreme changes to the chemistry of the stratosphere.
Digital ID coming
The state and federal governments remain committed to a national digital ID system.
Gap goals under review
The Productivity Commission is working on a review of Australia’s Closing the Gap agreement.
New body for rural schools
A newly-formed education policy unit in NSW says it will improve opportunities for rural students.
WA declaration questioned
Australia's Human Rights Commissioner has questioned WA’s ongoing use of state of emergency powers.
Feds reject QLD help
The Federal Government has knocked back the Queensland Government’s plan for a $741 million joint flood relief package.
State rejects coal plan
The Queensland government has knocked back a coal exploration licence close to the Great Barrier Reef.
Bill comparison coming
The AER has released a guideline that should help customers get better deals on their energy bills.
New guide for NSW implants
New guidelines have been issued for doctors performing breast implant surgery in NSW.
School traffic sweep grows
Victoria’s Department of Education is seeking to monitor traffic on students’ own devices.