Archived News for Professionals in State Government
The Queensland Police Service has been charged with breaching OHS laws over the use of road spikes.
VAGO finds broad failure
The Victorian Auditor-General’s Office (VAGO) has found departments are failing to consistently uphold their obligations.
DPIE questions coal claim
A government assessment has found modelling for a Narrabri coal mine extension to be “counterintuitive”.
Indigenous allocation ignored
Traditional owners say they are missing out on a rare opportunity for new water.
Maralinga risks continue
New research suggests contamination from nuclear tests at Maralinga could be worse than previously thought.
Valve failure in Nyrstar spill
Nyrstar has accepted responsibility for a toxic waste leak into Port Pirie waterways in 2019.
RMS rorts outlined
A corruption inquiry has heard claims of a long-running grift by two former NSW government workers.
Suits upset at mental levy
Businesses are outraged at being made to fund mental health services in Victoria.
Corruption risk in NSW land deal
The NSW auditor-general has refused to rule out “misconduct or corruption” in a state government and deal.
Slow fire funds questioned
The Federal Government has been accused of holding back bushfire relief funds to help its election chances.
Victoria mulls pot reform
Politicians from ACT are informing Victorian MPs about the Territory’s cannabis laws.
Baits boosted for mice fight
Farmers and residents are turning to double-strength poison baits amid an ongoing mouse plague in NSW.
Councils join VECO scheme
Dozens of councils have signed up to the Victorian Energy Collaboration (VECO).
Experts push zero pollution
Scientists want Australian governments, federal and state, to adopt a zero pollution target for air, water and land.
CEFC outlines bio-billions
Experts say billions of dollars are on offer if Australia boosts bioenergy efforts.
Paramedic stress surveyed
A new report shows some Victorian paramedics are under stress levels akin to a mental disorder.
States struggle in delayed wave
State health ministers say they are facing the same wave of ill health arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Closed CCC questioned
Queensland’s Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) has been accused of denying public scrutiny.