Archived News for Professionals in State Government - August, 2022
Country shift slows
New stats show the overall volume of people moving from major cities to regional areas is easing.
Grim figures in Tas. survey
A survey has uncovered a a high prevalence of bullying, discrimination and sexual harassment in Tasmanian parliament ...
Rail loop benefit questioned
Analysis of Victoria's Suburban Rail Loop suggests the project's cost could outweigh its benefit.
State funds flood buyback
Brisbane City Council is planning to buy back homes impacted by February's devastating floods.
PFAS flows continue
New stats show significant amounts of PFAS are still entering rivers from contaminated soils on the Darwin RAAF Base.
Safety shown in mock trial
Safety authorities in South Australia are holding a public mock trial to give insight into workplace safety laws.
WA aims at 'period poverty'
Western Australia has become the last state to offer free period products in public secondary school.
Cashless crime stats studied
Government analysis suggests crime increased in areas trialling cashless debit card programs.
Height spied for housing help
Lismore's mayor says high-rise buildings could be the solution to a housing crisis in the flood-prone region ...
Late train deal released
Sydney train strikes continue despite the NSW Government’s attempts to appease the rail union.
Top NT cop resists resignation
NT’s Police Commissioner says he will not resign, despite a union survey showing a majority “do not have confidence” ...
VicForest breaches counted
An audit has found Victoria's logging agency VicForests cleared possum habitat and broke laws.
Key SA support boosted
The SA Government has announced a $2 million funding boost for a support service combatting workplace sexual harassment.
Risky mine plan ditched
South32 appears to be scrapping its controversial Dendrobium coal mine extension plans in NSW.
Barilaro report released
Former NSW public services commissioner Graeme Head has made 13 recommendations in his report into former deputy premier John Barilaro’s questionable job appointment.
BHP slams QLD hike
BHP has blamed Queensland’s royalty scheme for its decision to pause new coal investments in the state.
Vaccine review released
The ANAO has reviewed Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout and found it came too late ...
Agency re-jig in flood's wake
Two new agencies will be established in the wake of NSW’s flood inquiry report.
PBO predicts steep rail cost
New analysis suggests building and running Victoria's Suburban Rail Loop will cost about $200 billion.