Archived News for Professionals in State Government
Fishing review finds issues
A report on commercial fishing in Western Australia has questioned the activities of state government officers.
Mayor says camp ready for re-use
Brisbane’s lord mayor says a disused quarantine facility is ready to be used as crisis accommodation.
State combining old offices
Victoria says it will centralise government service delivery under a single department.
Tech boost for trade tickets
The NSW Government’s digitisation push is now targeting high-risk work licences.
Untested DNA tallied
An inquiry has heard thousands of Queensland DNA crime scene samples went untested following a controversial lab decision.
Coal mine rights breach ruled
The Queensland Land Court has ruled against a new coal mine on human rights grounds.
NT prison numbers peak
The Northern Territory Corrections Commissioner says prisons are under “unprecedented” pressure.
States bristle at power plan
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is preparing to introduce price caps on coal and gas.
Students hired to ease strain
A new plan will see NSW student doctors get paid jobs in hospitals to ease staff shortages.
Territories allowed VAD votes
The ACT and Northern Territory parliaments can consider euthanasia laws after a landmark ban was overturned.
Gap goals stall
The latest Closing the Gap Report shows limited progress, with four targets on track, but another four going backwards.
IRC slams nurse strike
The Industrial Relations Commission could suspend the WA nurses’ union’s registration after thousands of members went on strike.
NT raises criminal age
The Northern Territory is first Australian jurisdiction to raise its minimum age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 12 years.
Warning over NT water plans
The NT’s environment department has been warned about water allocation plans that could be “catastrophic”...
Gov shift discussed
Some insiders have outlined what Victorian public servants should expect post-election.
Hospital heads sacked
The entire board of the Mackay Hospital and Health Service has been sacked following a damning report into patient care in the obstetric and gynaecology department.
Japan joins lobby's line
A Japanese ambassador has joined the campaign against Queensland coal royalty hike.