Archived News for Professionals in State Government
The Attorney-General has received advice on legal reforms aimed at addressing discrimination in private schools.
Ankle tech for young offenders
In a bid to curb youth reoffending rates, the Victorian Government has unveiled plans for a significant reform in the youth justice system.
CCC probes Field trips
WA’s Ombudsmen Chris Field is facing a Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC) inquiry over his travel expenditures.
State seeks smoother planning
The Victorian Government says it is enhancing transparency in the planning system and boosting accountability within local governments.
Blue carbon growth suggested
Authorities could be seriously overlooking tidal wetlands in ‘blue carbon’ projects.
Ambo shows important link
Experts say patient-paramedic trust can help free up emergency departments.
Big rise for key workers
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has awarded aged care workers a wage increase of up to 28.5 per cent.
High Court rules on IBAC claim
The High Court has delivered a partial victory to a senior public officer against the Victoria’s Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC).
Farmers link for flows
Fourteen Tasmanian farmers have come together to create the Macquarie Settlement Pipeline Partnership in an effort to drought-proof their region.
Fire ant scheme slammed
A Senate inquiry into the spread of fire ants has heard some unsettling insights.
Mistrust rife in Reef review
Great Barrier Reef regulations have been met with scepticism from farmers.
New offshore zone set
The Federal Government has officially declared the Southern Ocean Wind Zone, covering an area of 1,030 square kilometres off the coast of Warrnambool and Port Fairy in Victoria.
Water licence challenged
The Central Land Council (CLC) has launched an appeal over the controversial Singleton Station groundwater licence.
Governments agree on NT housing
A $4 billion remote housing initiative is being created to transform NT Indigenous communities.
'Glass cliff' seen for health leaders
Cultural change is needed to increase the number of women in healthcare and medical leadership in Australia ...
Big tariff cut coming
The Albanese government is planning to streamline environmental approvals for resource projects, abolishing 500 “nuisance” tariffs.