Archived News for Professionals in State Government
A parliamentary inquiring has exposed the wonky distribution of the NSW Government’s Stronger Communities Fund.
Tree issue stops road works
The Supreme Court of Victoria is ruling on a highway project in western Victoria...
MDBA lacks key representation
The Murray Darling Basin Authority has no Indigenous board members, despite laws requiring Aboriginal representation.
River cop resigns
The man meant to police water use in the Murray-Darling system has resigned, leaving farmers feeling cheated.
Nurse refers Palaszczuk to HRC
A Queensland nurse has referred the state’s political leaders to the Human Rights Commission.
Train boss payments probed
A Victorian public transport executive allegedly received payments from a company after it was awarded over $40 million in contracts.
Cops dodge DV charges
New figures show dozens of Victoria Police officers have been charged with family violence offences in recent years.
Departments asked for grant data
Top NSW public servants are being asked how $250 million in council grants went out without any signed paperwork.
Penned seals investigated
A Tasmanian department appears to have launched an investigation into the treatment of seals that it approved.
Ageism alleged at SA Health
The South Australian health department has been accused of having an “ageist” culture.
Cats bring human costs
Cat diseases have a $6 billion impact on human health in Australia, according to experts.
Don Dale Medicare denied
Health Minister Greg Hunt has knocked back calls for Medicare-funded health services in a notorious youth lock-up.
Public solar potential probed
Rooftop space on Queensland's public buildings could power the state with solar energy, a new report says.
QLD avoids royalties
The Queensland Government is allowing Adani to defer payment of royalties on its Carmichael mine.
QLD payroll issues continue
Queensland Health payroll problems have seen staff overpaid by nearly $110 million in recent years.
Synergy set for payout
WA energy utility Synergy is set to receive over $700 million in taxpayer subsidies.
WA backs gas future
The WA Government has backed the role of natural gas in the state’s energy future.
Charity ties questioned
Reports this week reveal a cycle of donating and favouring between charities and the Liberal party.
Detention class action launched
Over 120 people have joined a class action against the Tasmanian Government.