Archived News for Professionals in State Government
A senior Canberra barrister says shoddy police work and a “cowboy” culture in the AFP is eroding its effectiveness.
Police deny camera call
Victoria Police has rejected a call for closer scrutiny of body-worn camera footage.
State push to close school gap
The states are pushing the federal government to close a public school funding gap.
Strikes hit NSW streets
Public sector workers in NSW have gone on strike demanding a 5.2 per cent pay rise.
Huge flows keep managers on toes
NSW dam managers are struggling to stop rivers flooding during near-record wet.
Island lined up for traditional return
The NSW Government is taking steps to return an island in Sydney harbour to the Aboriginal community.
NSW attacking ID issues
The NSW Government is working through the issues of a broad scale digital ID system.
PS boost in NSW budget
NSW has announced a 3 per cent public sector pay rise and a bonus for paramedics.
Wind farm rules shift
The Victorian Government is amending planning laws to protect a wind farm from legal challenges.
Teacher team plugs gaps
Queensland is using a new Teacher Rapid Response Team to fill critical shortages.
Concern over compo changes
Unions have slammed “astounding” changes to the ReturntoWorkSA injury insurance scheme.
Health body operations return
Special administration of a New South Wales Aboriginal health organisation has ended.
WA expands tech links
The WA Government has set aside $8 million for people and technology to support public services.
SA Water expands language
SA Water employees are offering a new translation service for up to 50 different languages.
Skills shift coming
Victoria’s skills minister says her state’s system should be replicated on a national scale.
Workers fight jab rules
A group of Queensland frontline workers are challenging their COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
Health tech spend for Tas.
Tasmania has announced a major investment in digital health, aimed at improving patient care.
High tech car site backed
The NSW Government has announced $9.5 million worth of funding to build the largest government-run autonomous vehicle testing site in the southern hemisphere.
IVF subsidies coming
NSW is planning to offer rebates to people undergoing fertility treatment at private clinics.
Schools graduate to VPP
New South Wales has launched the largest school-based renewable energy trial in Australia.
State stands cyber team
The WA Government has created a strike team to help departments and agencies to improve their cybersecurity posture.