Archived News for Professionals in State Government
The SA Parliament has rushed through changes that limit the power of its corruption commission.
Capital exodus continues
The surge of people moving from capital cities to regional centres continues.
Court action for EPA
Victoria’s green regulator is being taken to court for allegedly failing to limit climate pollution.
Liberal links reviewed
South Australia’s Office of Public Integrity (OPI) is investigating the state Liberal Party's use of campaign software.
NT ICAC trims view
The Northern Territory's new Independent Commissioner Against Corruption has decided to conduct fewer investigations.
Emails show water "red flags"
Reports say NSW sought to increase its Basin Plan water limits, and caused concern about the fallout.
Builders vent violent discontent
The Victorian Government has ordered a two-week shutdown of the state’s construction industry following violent protests.
DV support suggested for vax sites
Experts are pushing for domestic violence support to be offered in vaccine clinics.
Ley allows challenged expansion
The Federal Government has approved a mine expansion that was challenged in court by school students.
Quick hep-C tests coming
A new rapid test for hepatitis C will soon be rolled out at drug treatment clinics, prisons and needle exchange services nationwide.
AMA issues roadmap warning
Australia’s big doctors’ lobby has warned the Victorian Government about its roadmap out of lockdown.
ARENA backs hydrogen port
The Federal Government has put up funds for a proposed hydrogen export project in Queensland.
AusNet receives new offer
A Canadian firm has made a $9.6 billion takeover bid for power grid owner AusNet Services.
NSW employs SA home app
New South Wales is looking at facial recognition and geolocation to help it control its home quarantine system.
Councils decry developer change
NSW councils are campaigning against a shake-up of developer levies.