Archived News for Professionals in State Government - May, 2020
A new app allows workers in NSW to anonymously report workplace health and safety issues.
Court looms for open-cut coal
Youth activists are preparing a legal challenge against a Clive Palmer coal project.
Cyber attack on WA government
International reports say a cyber spy group tried to install a backdoor in the Western Australian Department of Premier and Cabinet’s computers.
NSW fails to take council powers
New South Wales councils say they have avoided a power grab by the state.
QLD looks to buy airline
The Queensland Government is looking at buying embattled airline Virgin Australia.
Blockchain applied to irrigation
Experts are investigating blockchain technologies for water markets.
Keelty sees unused supplies
The Murray-Darling’s ‘top cop’ Mick Keelty says there is a lot of unused water somewhere in the southern basin system.
Adani approved by ignorant system
There is new evidence that expert advice was ignored or dismissed in the Adani Carmichael mine approval process.
CCC probe checks Trad's call
A corruption probe that has already cost Queensland MP Jackie Trad the deputy premiership is getting underway.
WA mines playing major role
Experts say WA’s decision to keep mines open is helping prop up Australia’s economy.
Aboriginal health gaps highlighted
Health authorities say the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed fundamental gaps in Aboriginal health care.
ERs report DV rise
Melbourne hospitals have recorded a significant increase in the number of people experiencing family violence, and the state hopes a new campaign will help.
QLD opens fossil fuel fields
The Queensland Government’s latest COVID-19 stimulus measure is to open up almost 7,000 square kilometres of land for coal and gas exploration.
Councils want casual money
Victoria has announced a job scheme for casual staff, but it does not include council workers.
Suspension over station shots
Several Victoria Police officers have been suspended over an unauthorised disclosure.
Logging linked to fierce fires
Logging of native forests appears to have increased the risk and of the recent, catastrophic Australian bushfires.
New chief for WaterNSW
After six years as CEO of WaterNSW, David Harris has advised the board of his resignation.
WA reveals carting cost
The WA Government says it has spent $1.6 million carting water since May 2019.