Archived News for Professionals in State Government
The NSW Government is considering high-tech triple-0 service upgrades, but there are privacy concerns already.
PC reports on GST
The Productivity Commission has recommended some tweaks to the GST formula, but ...
SA launches leadership centre
South Australia has launched a new centre dedicated to training public sector ...
Land-clearing cancelling green gains
Federal emissions cuts are being counter-balanced by the costs of Queensland land-clearing.
MDBA drops efficiency plans
There has been a mixed response to the Murray-Darling Basin Authority's (MDBA) new water efficiency package.
NSW accuses SA of water switch
A leaked letter suggests South Australia used 45 gigalitres of entitlement water as drinking water, rather than for the environment.
NSW to lock in old water rules
The NSW Government has been accused of weakening water laws to favour mining development.
Snowy flows start soon
The Snowy River system is about to receive a large top-up, but there are still concerns about its future.
High-tech spying supported
Claims of a disturbing new ‘mass surveillance’ regime have been raised after a COAG ...
Missed test in FSH death
The WA coroner says doctors failed to properly check blood test results of a man who died at Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH).
Picasso protest over Wilson deal
Activists have covered a prized Picasso at the National Gallery of Victoria in a black veil to protest its contract with Wilson Security.
PM pushes for Narrabri gas
The Prime Minister is pushing the NSW Government to approve the controversial Narrabri gas project.
CCC reports on local voting
A new report has described local government as “a hot bed for perceived corruption”.
Comcare conduct "unconscionable"
Federal insurer Comcare’s attempt to recoup payments to an ACT government employee have been labelled “unconscionable”.
Former critic gets court appointment
A critic of Queensland’s former Chief Justice has been appointed to the Supreme Court.
SA considers council code
The SA Government is looking at setting up a code of conduct just for councils.
Service NSW spend questioned
The costs of the big Service NSW plans will not be recouped for several years after first planned.
More mud slung at Adani
India’s former environment minister has warned that authorities are ignoring Adani’s environmental record.
Green power rising in NSW
Renewable sources contributed one fifth of the NSW's power needs last year.
Light rail could have heavy cost
Reports say Newcastle’s new light rail will cost $220 million per kilometre to build and operate.
Tassie tech spend ruffles feathers
Questions have been asked after the Tasmanian Government awarded almost $1 million to a ‘relatively unknown company’.