Archived News for Professionals in State Government
The WA government is taking the nurse’s union to the Industrial Relations Commission.
Youth lock-ups slammed
Queensland's youth justice system is breaching human rights, Australia's National Children's Commissioner says.
First Nations deals rise
The Queensland Government’s procurement from First Nations-owned businesses has increased by 36 per cent in a year. ‘
Forestry bid questioned
The competition regulator has raised concerns with plans for a state-owned logging company to buy its competitor.
ICAC boss warns politicians
The head of NSW ICAC says he does not want the corruption court used for political gain.
Respect page launched
The Federal Government has launched a new website for people facing sexual harassment in their workplaces.
City farm grants questioned
The New South Wales government has been criticised for offering “critical producer” farming grants to metropolitan areas in Sydney.
Highway probe shows cost
Infrastructure Australia says work on the $4.5 billion Great Western Highway will be more costly than beneficial to taxpayers.
"Dirty cash" report calls for change
A NSW Government inquiry has found billions in “dirty cash” are funnelled into poker machines across the state.
Funds flow to hydrogen site
The WA Government has put up $5.5 million to accelerate a planned Hydrogen Hub.
More claims in QLD lab probe
An official inquiry into Queensland’s state-run DNA laboratory continues.
Olympic village site set
The Queensland Government has approved development plans for an Olympic athlete’s village for the 2032 Games.
Powerline pay to rise
A new scheme should see landholders compensated for hosting new high-voltage powerlines.
State cuts tourism tape
The NSW Government is looking at changes that would make it easier for farmers to benefit from agritourism.
Katherine deal questioned
The NT Government has announced a new incentive to encourage teachers to move to Katherine.
Union slams Minister visit
The NSW Education Minister has been told “do not return to Broken Hill” until a teacher shortage is fixed.
Funds flow to giant shortcut
This week’s federal budget carries over previous funding to seal one of Australia's most iconic stretches of desert road.
Top cop issues reported
The anti-corruption watchdog has revealed misconduct issues at Victoria Police's Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT).
WA wage fight continues
WA's public sector wages dispute continues with possible strike action by nurses.
Budget shifts water spend
This week’s federal budget reveals dramatically different priorities on water projects to the previous government.