Archived News for Professionals in State Government
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.
PS protests land on Perth
Thousands of WA public sector workers descended on state parliament this week to demand better pay and conditions.
State seeks treaties
The Queensland Government says it is committed to the development of a First Nations treaty.
WA pays for innovation demo
The WA government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to promote its innovation capability.
Bushfire risk for those who move
Research suggests people who are forced to relocate after a bushfire are at a higher risk of PTSD.
Call to expose dam case
Opponents of a new dam in NSW say it will cost several times more than the benefit it brings.
Resilience NSW replaced
The NSW government is replacing Resilience NSW in response to a recent flood report.