Archived News for Professionals in State Government
Researchers have looked at the effects of Victoria’s strict COVID-19 lockdowns on mental health.
Major inquiry call rejected
The Queensland Government has rejected calls for an inquiry into lobbying and public service politicisation.
Sydney tolls to be probed
A major government review will look at pricing and signage on Sydney's complex system of toll roads.
Banksia upgrades announced
A juvenile centre dubbed “dehumanising” by a WA judge has been granted over $25 million for upgrades.
Councils pushed to fight jab rules
WA residents have pushed over a dozen councils to debate COVID-19 vaccination mandates.
Drunk violence stats sought
A NSW government agency wants data on links between the availability of alcohol and domestic violence.
ACT report shows trans needs
An official report reveals serious barriers in accessing health care for Canberra's transgender community.
Ramping plan slammed
A review has found plans to fix hospital ramping in Adelaide only made it worse.
Site uncertain for SA build
The SA Government says a cost blowout has made the location of the new Women's and Children's Hospital uncertain.
WA knocks uranium plan
A major miner says it is committed to a uranium project in WA, despite being knocked back by the state government.
ICAC bug claims investigated
The Northern Territory's ICAC inspector is reviewing claims that the watchdog secretly recorded a private conversation...
VicForest spy claims probed
Government agency VicForests has referred itself to the state’s anti-corruption watchdog over spying allegations.
ALP announces basin play
Federal Labor has been criticised by Victoria’s Labor government for its Murray-Darling Basin policy.
Court rejects dam appeal
Victims of the 2011 Brisbane floods have lost a High Court over findings against dam engineers.
NT supplies up for review
Experts are conducting a study into concerns about drinking water quality in remote NT communities.
SA desal sites proposed
Four possible sites for a desalination plant on the Eyre Peninsula have been selected.