Archived News for Professionals in State Government - May, 2023
The Federal Government has offered a $21 million lifeline to Aboriginal legal services.
First Nations focus in NT justice
The Northern Territory parliament has approved legislation that could revolutionise the criminal justice system for First Nations offenders.
Vic. picks ticket firm
Victoria says it will overhaul its ‘Myki’ transport ticket system with a new operator.
New water plan slammed
An Aboriginal land council has denounced a draft water allocation plan in the NT.
ACT moves on Calvary
The ACT government has announced plans to take over Calvary Public Hospital in Bruce.
ALS responds to missed money
An important Indigenous legal body is having to close doors due to a lack of funding.
Alice Springs spending outlined
Ministers have detailed specific funding pledges for the town of Alice Springs.
Budget backs togetherness
The Federal Budget has focused new spending on bringing together Commonwealth, state and local governments.
Darwin link progressed
New infrastructure will soon see a dramatic boost to Darwin’s internet access.
Tower settlement tabled
Victorian public housing tower residents who were locked down during Melbourne's second wave of COVID-19 have been offered a $5 million settlement by the state government.
Trustee reforms coming
WA is working on a new fee model and controlling board for the state's Public Trustee.
Farm gas standard set
CSIRO has launched a new standard for assessing agricultural greenhouse gas emissions.
MDB money flows
The latest federal budget includes new funding to ‘future-proof’ the Murray-Darling Basin.
Salmon plan lands
The Tasmanian government has released a Salmon Industry Plan aimed at reviving public support for the island's salmon industry.
Water spending contained
The Albanese Government is looking to save over $800 million by scrapping old water projects.
Stats show risk of helping
Dozens of paramedics have gathered at a regional Victorian court as two women accused of assaulting emergency workers in separate incidents faced a magistrate.
Gas ban basis questioned
The Northern Territory government has given the green light to full-scale gas production in the Beetaloo Basin, five years after lifting a moratorium on fracking.
State enjoys coal boon
Queensland's raised coal royalty is expected to provide an $8 billion boost to the state budget.
VNI inquiry proposed
Opponents want an inquiry into the Victoria to New South Wales Interconnector West (VNI West) renewable energy project.
Wage stats show slide
Public sector wages appear to be sliding backwards compared to private pay, new analysis suggests.