Archived News for Professionals in State Government
A review following the death of a man after a 10-hour wait for ambulance services has exposed critical issues within SA’s emergency response system.
State issues ticket change
The NSW Government says councils must pay for making parking inspectors issue paper tickets.
Super spread to unpaid parents
The WA Government has announced the extension of superannuation payments to public sector employees on unpaid parental leave, up to 24 weeks.
Waste energy firing up
A pioneering waste-to-energy project has been announced amid job cuts in Victoria.
School inquiry makes grim findings
An inquiry has revealed decades of failures in Victoria’s child protection system.
Kiss lifted to commissioner role
Australia will soon have a new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner.
Senator to lead DV probe
Former senator Natasha Stott Despoja has been appointed as the Royal Commissioner to lead South Australia’s inquiry into Domestic, Family, and Sexual Violence.
SA backs water projects
SA Water has unveiled a series of projects for South Australia’s reservoir reserves.
Authorities tackling asbestos issue
Authorities continue to grapple with an asbestos mulch contamination crisis.
Tech drives disaster platform
Experts have launched a new online platform to improve disaster preparedness using community-sourced data ...
Coal approvals questioned
The Federal Court is currently reviewing Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek's assessment of coal mine proposals ...
Big scheme dubbed 'pork barrel'
The NSW Auditor-General has criticised the lack of a business case in the state’s $5 billion WestInvest program.
Counter-fraud framework set
The APS Academy has introduced the new Commonwealth Corruption Control Framework.
State vaccinations probed
Court rulings on Queensland’s public sector vaccination scheme have sparked legal and ethical debates.
Miner makes Section 18 bid
An Indigenous group has expressed “profound disappointment” about plans to disturb heritage sites in WA.
SA deal for big builds
The South Australian government has announced a hydrogen agreement with GFG Alliance.