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A parliamentary inquiry in Victoria has recommended that the state’s ban on coal seam gas (CSG) extraction should continue, but cannot decide how long it should last.
Union wants detail on water worker reforms
The ACT’s Government-owned utility Icon Water has been accused of sacking workers because they are too old.
Watchdog could spend years in the cold
The head of Western Australia's Corruption and Crime Commission has commented on a string of “spectacular own goals” by the corruption watchdog in recent years.
Police problems laid bare in disturbing survey
The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission (VEOHRC) has found a high prevalence and tolerance of sexual harassment within Victoria Police.
Cops swoop on Setka after union probe
The biggest move in the wake of the royal commission into trade unions has come in the form of charges against CFMEU leader John Setka.
Housing help falls flat in NT
The Northern Territory Government has responded to repeated complaints that its home buyers’ insurance scheme is not working.
Bonus offered in new QLD pay deal
The Queensland Government has reached an in-principle agreement with its staff.
Broad report finds state hiring holes
An auditor-general’s report has found a long list of WA public sector agencies that could be employing inappropriate or unqualified staff.
Charge laid after education nepotism
Former Education Queensland director-general Julie Grantham has pleaded guilty to a nepotism charge.
Expert seeks smart view of SA waste dump
There are more hearings on this week in South Australia’s nuclear fuel cycle royal commission.
Public sector stuck with few moves open
The APSC says government workers spend too much time stuck in one job...
Biofuel buffs call for government support
This year’s Bioenergy Australia conference in Tasmania has been used to call for state and federal government help to improve the industry.
QLD called to answer for traditional take-back
Reports this week suggest the Queensland Government has been planning to strip native title off traditional landowners to make way for the Carmichael coal mine.
EPA ignores itself in WA road fight
Western Australia’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has admitted ignoring its own policy to approve the Roe 8 highway extension.
Ex-LNP claims play out in QLD
A Brisbane court has heard that sacked LNP media advisor Graeme Hallett threatened to leak information that would “go off like Krakatoa” if he was not given a new job.
Eye health gap looks like closing
A new review says closing the gap for Indigenous eye health is very much a possibility.
Vic power fix to cut fire risk
The Victorian Government is calling for technology to be installed across its electricity distribution network to reduce the risk of fire from fallen power lines.
Victoria spends big on anti-terror measures
The Victorian Government has unveiled plans to spend close to $50 million on new counter-terrorism capabilities for police.
NSW boosted by high-tech protection
“Smart” drum lines that tell authorities when a shark is hooked are among the high-tech innovations behind rolled out on NSW beaches.
Water Act changes force more reporting
The Northern Territory Government has moved to include the mining, oil and gas sectors under the regulations of the Water Act.