Archived News for Professionals in State Government
Reliability line deemed "dangerous"
The idea that renewable energy makes Australia’s electricity supply less reliable is “wrong and dangerous” ...
CSIRO questions carbon stats
CSIRO has raised concerns that Australia is overstating its emissions reductions.
Review finds CDP issues
The Federal Government has released a damning review of its own Aboriginal work-for-the-dole scheme.
Cotton drain called out
Centre Alliance Senator Rex Patrick has challenged the cotton industry to justify its use of water.
MDBA slammed
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority acted unlawfully, committed gross maladministration and ignored climate change ...
ACT health review released
The ACT Government has released an interim report from its review of public health services.
Approved coal project threatened
NSW Labor says it may scrap the Wallarah 2 coal project, despite it having gained federal approval.
Huawei issues assurance in WA
The WA Government has demanded assurances from embattled tech firm Huawei that it can deliver on a $200 million project.
Land Council issues continue
The powerful Northern Land Council has sacked its third CEO in two months.
NSW considers PS corruption unit
The NSW Government is looking to set up a specialist anti-corruption unit for the public sector.
RMS IT deal goes to India
An Indian firm has been awarded a controversial NSW Government IT outsourcing deal.
Duties added in NT reshuffle
A reshuffle in the NT has seen a former anti-fracking unionist take over the resources portfolio.
Menindee locals want real response
NSW Regional Water Minister Niall Blair has visited the site of mass fish deaths.
New private provider needed in Hobart
The Tasmanian Government wants a new private health organisation to operate the Hobart Private Hospital.
WA cattle death investigated
The deaths of hundreds of cows on a remote WA station have been blamed on a “catastrophic failure of management”.