Archived News for Professionals in State Government - May, 2019
WaterNSW has called for a curb on mining for two big coal mines in Sydney's catchment.
Kids seen in adult cells
Concern has been raised about children being “held like caged animals” in police watch houses ...
Prison effectiveness questioned
A new study suggests prison sentences do not significantly reduce rates of future violent crime.
Aboriginal assembly path open
A dedicated electoral roll has opened for Aboriginal Victorians to help guide future treaty negotiations.
Greens want energy regulation
A plan has been put forth to re-regulate South Australia’s energy sector.
New Adani review ordered
The Queensland government is seeking a further review of Adani’s groundwater plans.
Teachers break pay stalemate
Tasmanian teachers could be the first to end a year-long stalemate with the Tasmanian Government over pay and conditions.
Climate costs counted
A new report warns climate change is a major threat to Australia’s financial stability, and poses substantial systemic economic risks.
Court hears cop sold data
A WA Police Force employee has been accused of selling information she unlawfully accessed from work computer systems.
NT issues tight budget
The Northern Territory government says its budget will put the brakes on nearly two decades of expenditure growth.
NT accused of poor reporting
Failures by the NT Government have allowed substandard iron ore mining operations to continue unchecked.
'Scope creep' surveillance warning
Reports say police face-matching software used during the Commonwealth Games was rushed and ineffective.
Hospital bullying costs counted
SA taxpayers have paid almost $20 million for bullying, harassment and fatigue at state hospitals.
Adani needs new bird plan
The Queensland Government has rejected Adani’s plan to protect an endangered bird.
AER sets NT cap
The NT Government is denying its people a power price cut recommended by the national regulator.
WA funds powerful restoration
The East Perth Power station is to be lifted out of abandonment, the WA Government says.
Dogs make some swallow drugs
Research suggests drug detection dogs increase the risk of unsafe drug practices.
AG questions regional spend
Victoria’s auditor-general has issued a report on over a billion dollars worth of regional grants.