Archived News for Professionals in State Government - August, 2017
Business SA wants the Weatherill Government to “hold the line” against threats of industrial action by the public sector union.
Call for more office freedom
A parliamentary committee looking at public sector decentralisation has heard staff should be able to work from wherever they want.
New seats could shake Federal make-up
A looming electoral carve-up could be concerning for some federal MPs.
Tassie seeks shorter planning path
Tasmania’s new planning laws could invite corruption and political interference.
Adani insists on India's needs
Adani says India still needs imported coal, even though the Government is pushing for self-sufficiency.
Boat boss details bleaching effect
Senators have faced a dive boat operator whose business is being harmed by ...
CDP pushing people to the brink
An NT MP has described how a work-for-the-dole scheme is driving people to desperation.
Scramble to fix psych loss
Authorities say safety of trainee psychiatrists and patients was behind the decision to suspend the Royal Hobart Hospital's training accreditation.
QLD to review AI chops
The Queensland Government wants to make the state an artificial intelligence hub.
Victoria launches cyber strategy
Victoria has become the first state to release a dedicated cyber security strategy.
Ministers trade child care blame
The federal education minister has accused the SA Government of exposing children to “dodgy” childcare operators.
ACT to stay out of debate
ACT public servants have been warned against campaigning for or against marriage equality.
Banks to take tax to court
The big banks are threatening High Court action over SA’s proposed bank tax.
School slammed for maths mistake
Somehow, a NSW high school has taught senior students the wrong maths course.
WA Labor accused of selling access
WA Labor has been accused of selling access to cabinet ministers for up to $6,000 per head.
WA traffic fines could come from welfare
The West Australian Government wants to take traffic fine payments out of welfare cheques.
Harbour to house new reef
A modular artificial reef will soon be suspended near the Sydney Opera House.
Criminal links called out
An expert on the mafia says big public works are big targets for organised crime.
Ceremony scrapped in date fight
Feathers have been firmly rustled by a decision not to refer to January 26 as Australia Day.
NT cops want better deal
The NT police union says the Government is dragging out enterprise bargaining to score a cheap deal.