Archived News for Professionals in State Government
The WA Government says it will run a comprehensive review of the state's juvenile justice system.
Bus drivers want violence response
Northern Territory bus drivers say they are facing a worsening problem with violence.
ACT to boost bed exit
The ACT Government says it is working with National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) to streamline approvals and free up hospital beds.
Rail planning "rush" alleged
A former Inland Rail project director claims plans for the $14 billion freight line were “done in a rush”.
State sets big green goal
Experts say Queensland’s plans to become a “global renewable energy superpower” face some serous obstacles.
CCC claims insider scam
WA's corruption watchdog allegese two government staffers broke the rules to obtain expensive gifts ...
NSW seeks behaviour boss
The NSW Government is looking to hire a chief behaviour adviser for schools.
Teacher strike demands resources
Tasmanian state school teachers held a two-hour strike over pay and conditions this week, causing some schools to open late.
Issues leaked from DNA lab
Claims of workplace issues have emerged from a troubled Queensland DNA lab.
Seqwater admits underpayment
Queensland utility Seqwater has accepted an enforceable undertaking after it admitted to underpaying staff.
Fine for ICAC leak
A former NT ICAC staffer has been fined for disclosure of information on Snapchat.
WA goes for FIFO changes
The WA government says it will support all recommendations from a scathing review of sexual harassment in FIFO work.
AUSTRAC eyes Perth Mint
The federal financial crimes watchdog is investigating the state-owned Perth Mint.
Lobby slams coal hike
A major mining looby says the Queensland Government’s coal royalty hike is damaging the industry and killing investor confidence.
Pole cost set to soar
A watchdog has reported on the cost of overhauling electricity grids to deal with the renewable energy transition in WA.
SA opens nurse drive
The SA Government has announced it will double the number of graduate nurses joining SA Health.
State rejects drug call
The NSW Government has not taken up a recommendation to decriminalise low-level use of illicit drugs.
State set on big wind
The Queensland Government has announced plans to build Australia's largest state-owned wind farm.
Young docs' stress surveyed
A new survey shows Queensland’s junior doctors are increasingly concerned that overwork and fatigue may lead to mistakes.
ACT urged to tighten licenses
The ACT government is being pushed to improve trade licensing requirements.
Bushfire issues probed
A coronial inquiry in NSW has heard issues of delayed emergency alerts, limited phone reception and other concerns.