Archived News for Professionals in State Government - April, 2023
Sydney projects spiral
The Minns government says the cost of a major metro line project linking the city's south west to the inner west is set to exceed the previously announced budget.
Green money warns government
Governments have been warned not to go too deep on specific green technologies.
ACT negligence settled
Canberra Hospital will pay a $7 million settlement to a 17-year-old boy as part of a medical negligence case.
Big rail blowout picked apart
A review has highlighted issues with Australia’s delayed and over-budget inland rail project.
Camp pitched for housing help
Proponents of an 850-person workers’ village in regional WA say it could help ease rental issues.
Hospital responds to horror event
Charges have been laid after a doctor was allegedly stabbed at a Tasmanian hospital over the weekend.
Hydrogen plan costs expand
Concerns have been raised about a major hydrogen project involving Victorian coal.
Brisbane build blows out
Queensland's biggest infrastructure project, the Brisbane Cross River Rail, will open three months later and cost $6.3 billion, $960 million more than initially planned.
Punishing intent probed
Experts are questioning whether harsh punishments actually deter behaviour - a belief that lies at the heart of the justice system.
TAFE hack touches thousands
TAFE SA has experienced a significant data breach compromising the personal information of over 2,000 students.
Union backs sacked Rolfe
The dismissal of former-Constable Zachary Rolfe has been welcomed as a “win”.
Mint payouts revealed
The state-owned Perth Mint paid out $7.7 million in staff bonuses from 2018 to 2021, despite the government's wage caps on public servants.
PPE waste probed
Questions have been asked about millions of dollars’ worth of unusable PPE in Tasmania.