Archived News for Professionals in State Government
WA's surrogacy laws have been found to be outdated, discriminatory and need overhauling.
Major emitter dodges EPA
The WA Government has rejected guidelines from its own EPA requiring major LNG projects to be carbon neutral.
Recycling fight ramps up
Bottles, cans and cardboard were strewn across the steps of the Victorian parliament this week as part of a protest over the state's recycling issues.
SA jails going smoke free
Taxpayers will buy millions of dollars worth of nicotine substitutes as South Australia makes its jails smoke-free.
Adelaide backed in city deal
Federal, state and local governments have come together to sign a $551 million Adelaide City Deal.
Former car factory going green
An old Toyota car plant in Victoria is being turned into a renewable energy hub to produce hydrogen fuels.
Miner slammed for metal leak
A disused mine in far north Queensland is leaching toxic water into waterways.
Farmers fear tech costs
Farmers say it will be hard to afford some of their new high-tech water requirements.
Geoscience issues satellite help
Geoscience Australia has released a new strategy to help Australian industries use satellite data.
WA dumps wave backing
The WA Government has scrapped its $16 million contract with the Carnegie Clean Energy wave power firm.
Fire report finds female issues
A report on equality in SA fire services has revealed bullying and harassment of female officers.
NT job cuts coming
The NT Government is cutting 300 public service jobs in an attempt to fight the Territory's financial crisis.
Title fight has wide implications
The High Court has ruled on a native title case considered one of the biggest since Mabo.
WA allows limited feeding
Breastfeeding will soon be allowed in WA Parliament, but not bottle-feeding.
New change for pole planning
The Victorian Government wants new planning mechanisms to help a rapid uptake of large-scale renewable energy.
Visa eased for farm boost
Visa rules are being relaxed so farmers can more easily hire skilled workers.
Premier slams WA EPA
WA Premier Mark McGowan has attacked the state's EPA over new emissions guidelines.
Wave power value ebbs
Despite hundreds of millions invested, Carnegie Clean Energy's much-lauded wave technology is plummeting in value.