Archived News for Professionals in State Government

Despite an extra $245 million in funding for the program, schools will have choices for chaplaincy reduced.

Locals win over gas firm's non-communication

A victory for community rights in New South Wales, as a gas drilling operation is shut down.

States caught short, claiming cuts force tax talks

State governments are in virtually open revolt over the hand they were dealt in the latest federal Budget.

Water funds drawn up, splashed in different areas

Big moves in funding pools have upset the flow of water-related funding in the federal budget.

Aurizon wants to bury agreements in effort to cut to bone

One of Queensland’s main rail companies will ditch hundreds of workers in an effort to save $130 million.

Decades of digging defined in QLD's new plan

The Queensland Government has put up its new blueprint for the future of mining, outlining the state’s intentions for the next thirty resourceful years.

Tension in supply chain as tugboat workers push to strike

A key driver of the national economy could be brought to a halt, as West Australian tugboat workers consider damming iron ore exports with possible strike action.

Doors open for QLD's $16 billion mega-mine

The Queensland Government is pushing for a $16 billion coal development in the Galilee Basin.

Origin's big price claim brings day in court

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will launch court action against Origin Energy for overstating its claims.

Billions to help handle exploding class sizes in WA

Some commitments in the new West Australian budget may calm the state’s vocal education sector outrage.

Court case comes down to one word for chaplaincy

One man is continuing his fight to end Commonwealth funding of chaplaincy in schools.

New state body to bring private money to public sites

A new body has been set up to manage state-owned TAFE properties on a “commercial basis”.

Gas holding plan damned by Minister

States want it, manufacturers want it, but the Federal Government seems unlikely to set up a domestic gas reservation policy anytime soon.

Money pushed to NT shires while claims called-out

The Northern Territory government has splashed some funding on its regional centres, while a former minister accuses party members of racist remarks.

Palmer launches legal action on Newman's nefarious claim

Federal MP and mining billionaire Clive Palmer has served defamation papers on Queensland's Premier, over his claims that Mr Palmer is trying to “buy” government.

Party fighting making fast-track progress slow

An attempt to set up a fast-track for planning in the ACT is not going to quickly, with partisan bickering throwing the process into chaos.

Public servants brace for deep cuts, mergers and adjustment

The warnings from the recent Commission of Audit have rung out loud and clear through media channels, but the potentially huge public sector cuts are getting a bit less press.

Road fund short-changing to continue

Some drivers will face a rougher ride if the Federal Government cuts funding designed to give local roads a fair go.

Big fund to help workers grow away from old industry

The Federal Government has given more details of a large funding pool created to help displaced auto-workers find new jobs.

Break taken before new round of corruption queries

The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) in New South Wales will take a break to consider new evidence of “serious electoral funding irregularities”.