Archived News for Professionals in State Government
A FIFO camp licence extension in WA continues to force a wedge between the state’s Liberal and National parties.
Uber moves could bring legitimacy, compensation
Reports say Uber could be legalised by the NSW government under drastic new reforms.
WA's partial road plan still stands
The WA Government is resolute in its desire to extend the Roe Highway across the Beeliar Wetlands, despite big protests in recent days.
Green group fights solar disincentive
Environmentalists are pushing for the Federal Court to uphold its energy regulator's decision against a penalty tariff on South Australian households with rooftop solar.
Victoria uses coal failure to move forward
The Victorian Government is withdrawing funding for new coal-powered generators and will review past development projects, after attempts to attract investment with a demonstration power plant failed.
ACT pumps Health jobs into disused centre
Over a thousand ACT public service jobs will be moved to Woden town centre, the state government has announced.
Gloucester leader wants gas buyback for health
The Mayor of Gloucester has called on the NSW Government to buy back AGL’s coal seam gas (CSG) licence for the area, saying he cannot ignore the negative impact on residents.
Call for independent asbestos check in WA
The West Australian Opposition says there must be a full independent inquiry into the potential exposure of 138 Water Corporation employees to asbestos.
WA health cuts could top 1000
There are big job cuts on the way in Western Australia's health system as federal funding dries up.
Darwin port plan could harm Chinese view
The Federal Government has announced it will review the 99-year lease on the Darwin Port, but the business community says that could harm future investment.
Public servants face big fraud charge
Four men accused of a $1.6 million fraud in the ACT's Public Trustee office have had their first day in court.
Insurance influence could see lower safety pay
A workers’ compensation expert says bonuses that the insurance industry is paid by some state governments could actually result in injured workers' claims being rejected.
NT doctors call for end of open speeds
A large section of the Northern Territory’s medical community is calling for the end of open speed limits.
Tasmanian tech moves taking off
The Tasmanian Government is building an on-island cloud service to hold government data and deliver services in the future.
Waste dump wakes up radioactive debate
The Federal Government has released its shortlist of six sites that could one day store "low-to-intermediate" nuclear waste.
New kids' commissioner for WA
After three years without, WA has a Commissioner for Children and Young People once again.
School data hack used in Opposition attack
Queensland Education Minister Kate Jones has confirmed that over 600 Department of Education records have been accessed illegally.
Fight over FIFO town forces wedge
The decision to extend a big WA mining camp has caused a stoush between the state’s Liberals and Nationals.
Corruption claims won't topple Cesar
Victorian Labor MP Cesar Melhem says he will stay in State Parliament and fight allegations of corruption from his days as a union boss.
Four unions seek new deal for water workers
A ballot for industrial action by members of the CFMEU at NSW utility Essential Water has been approved.
State workers' asbestos exposure worsens
Dozens more people were potentially exposed to asbestos during work on a Water Corporation project in WA, the State Government has said.