Archived News for Professionals in State Government
Queensland’s new Integrity Commissioner says in-house lobbyists should have to declare their contact with government ministers.
Little love for deep water dig
There is very little support for the Queensland Government’s plan to deregulate water for mining companies.
WA digs for money over jobs
Western Australia’s resources sector workforce will be smashed over the coming decade, as companies cut costs during production and increase FIFO staff arrangements.
Bigger role sought for better Indigenous returns
Aboriginal leaders in the Northern Territory want more say in the running of schemes to help their communities, as a new report shows gaps between Indigenous people and other Australians continue to increase.
Mine man's corrupt hand revealed
A former NSW Labor minister has been ordered to appear in court over allegations of dodgy mining deals.
Watchdog says weakening won't work
Tasmania’s chief integrity commissioner says there is serious misconduct in the public service right now, but it will never be investigated if the watchdog’s powers are reduced.
Whale pain goes from stink to stoush
The story of a beached whale, an expensive clean-up and an angry council has taken a bizarre turn.
Closures questioned as cuts lead to relocation
The West Australian Government has unveiled plans to close more than 100 remote (primarily Indigenous) communities and move the residents to better-serviced areas.
Good money in NSW water, mergers in the pipeline
Funds are flowing at the NSW Government’s water companies, with profits up nearly $140 million.
Mega-mine's cost to be counted just before the dig
Work on Australia’s largest mine ever will be underway long before its impacts are understood, reports say.
Thousands spent to spread word on rail
The Western Australian Government is hiring consultants to tell the public about its $2.2 billion airport rail link project.
Barnett breaks away to swoop on young vote
West Australian Premier Colin Barnett has broken step with the Federal LNP, encouraging the state to move itself away from coal-fired power.
Push to build balance with Robin Hood approach
A push is on to take a 0.05 per cent tax from big financial transactions instead of levying GST across the board.
State shift for stats workers flagged
In a move described as everything from a pork-barrelling to a sea-change, 250 Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) jobs will move from Canberra to Geelong.
Murray dredge muted if sand stays high
South Australia's Environment Department says plans to ensure water flows by dredging the mouth of the River Murray could be in action before the end of the year.
Victoria's dodgy education dealings laid out
New revelations have woken up debate over a former Victorian Labor government's IT project, with reports that education department officials had shares in and even took jobs with the company given a $60 million government contract.
Federal funds for clean burn in SA
Funding has been secured for a demonstration-scale fuel plant in South Australia, which converts marine microalgae into green crude.
Herald of water woes slams de-sal, cranes and other links
Media reports are slamming authorities behind Victoria’s Wonthaggi desalination plant, accusing them of waste, leaks and criminal links.
Locals cut off while Energex keeps the change
Over a billion dollars in “savings” held by Queensland state-owned energy company Energex will stay there, kept in the coffers while residents across the state pay ever-higher prices.
Trains swing on dueling promises
The current Victoria Premier has laid some large promises on the table, if the state in which he is not polling well returns him to power.
West could get off iron price
A West Australian business lobby says the economy can move away from construction and mining, despite rising unemployment.