Archived News for Professionals in State Government - June, 2019
Australia’s only voluntary assisted dying laws come into effect this week.
NT opens gas exploration
The Northern Territory Government has cleared remaining roadblocks to exploration fracking.
QLD lifts gas royalties
Queensland Treasurer Jackie Trad says it is time for the gas industry to pay more.
Union calls for hospital security
Recent attacks have led to calls for higher safety standards for NSW paramedics.
Budget looks outside Brisbane
This week’s Queensland budget is “unashamedly” aimed at regional areas.
Health boss unhappiness heard
A senior Queensland Health bureaucrat appears to have been caught criticising the state’s $1.5 billion digital upgrade.
NT pay freeze takes effect
MPs and public sector executives in the Northern Territory are now under a pay freeze.
Report finds drought waste
The Productivity Commission says the middle of a drought is the worst time to make drought policy.
UN hears dam issues
UN advisers have expressed concerns about a plan to raise the Warragamba Dam wall in NSW.
Gore ignores Adani
Al Gore has visited Queensland to talk about climate change, but managed not to mention the Adani coal mine.
State funds permanent aides
This week’s Queensland budget will see hundreds of patient aides made permanent.
WA cops seek AI edge
WA Police are turning to AI for digital evidence, hoping to massively reduce investigation times.
Premier announces surprise school
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced plans to build Sydney's first fully selective high school in more than 25 years.
ACT leans on deficit
ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr has handed down a budget with a forecast $89 million deficit next year.
QLD punters watched
Queensland’s Privacy Commissioner says the public deserves to know when facial recognition technology is being used.
WA honours Aboriginal officers
WA Police have issued awards to honour Aboriginal officers changing culture from within.
Councils seek water fix
Councils are calling for an urgent upgrade of water storage infrastructure in NSW.
QLD to challenge solar ruling
Queensland’s Supreme Court has ruled new solar power laws are invalid.