Archived News for Professionals in State Government
The Indigenous Affairs Minister says the NT Government “doesn't know how to read a budget paper”.
Health blowout report stays hidden
The Territory Government is refusing to release a million-dollar review that reportedly shows massive health budget blowouts.
Outback housing left short
A remote Indigenous housing plan remains in limbo in Queensland, with no new money in the budget this week.
Victoria makes transport merger
Victoria is merging its roads and public transport departments, but says no jobs will be lost.
Labor wants MDB changes
The ALP says it would withdraw support for a major part of Murray-Darling Basin Plan, if elected.
NSW makes green cuts
The NSW Government has scrapped the body tasked with protecting the environment and heritage.
Shark ruling kills culls
Conservationists have won a legal bid to end the killing of sharks caught on drum lines.
WA to probe climate-health links
The WA Government has announced a broad-ranging inquiry into the health impacts of climate change.
Local gun lobby near NRA funding
A new report says Australia’s gun lobby spends about as much per capita as the NRA in the United States.
Six new safety officers for WA
WA’s public sector union has welcomed the addition of new safety inspectors at WorkSafe.
Surgeries cut in swollen system
Almost every public hospital in south-east Queensland is at capacity, and nurses are calling out for change.
Workers win DEW changes
South Australia’s public sector union says its members have secured changes to the structure of the environment department.
MDBA issues planning update
The MDBA says plans for governing water use across the entire Murray–Darling Basin are on the way.
NT land claims backed by review
A federal review has rejected “ungracious” objections to Aboriginal claims over NT river regions.
Recovery site to save waste
The Victorian Government has launched a new facility to save useful materials from landfill.
Doctors propose DV centre
Doctors are pushing for the creation of Australia's first domestic violence trauma recovery centre.
NSW water minister bails
NSW Water Minister Niall Blair has resigned following alleged threats and aggression.
QLD appoints OHS prosecutor
The Queensland Government has appointed the state’s first independent Work Health and Safety Prosecutor.