Archived News for Professionals in State Government
There are signs of change on proposals which have caused indignation across Tasmania.
Corrupt procurement study makes global stage
Three Queensland researchers have had their work on cutting corruption featured in one of the most authoritative publications in the world.
Menindee's needs could be filled by near neighbour
An aquifer in New South Wales has gone from a total unknown to one of the best-understood in the country.
Prison painted as cheap welfare in NT talks
A speech this week explored the idea that the Northern Territory’s rising prison population has been helping keep the economy in check.
WA digs up new top dollar
New WA Department of Mines and Petroleum figures show a 20 per cent increase in the state’s total resource industry value from last year.
Rogue industries ride high on bikie backing
A Victorian corruption hearing has been told that the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) routinely employs bikies to carry out threats and assaults.
Staff seek pledge to end deadly ramping
Unions say rampant overcrowding at the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) has turned deadly.
Cuts bring claim of Green smear
A Liberal MP has accused The Greens of trying to bring down a regional university.
Disbelief and sheep in new round of council stoush
A country MP says “a few sheep” does not make the WA Premier a farmer.
Pay freeze prompts big call
The Tasmanian Government is looking to take a big chunk out of public sector wages, and unions may take their response to the international stage.
Rise is the prize as tenure goes to pasture
There will be no more “jobs for life” in the South Australian public sector.
Water washed into QLD mine approval
The Queensland Government has introduced new laws that save mining companies from applying for water licences.
Concern stirred by rise of nuclear New South Wales
New South Wales is getting a gauge of its uranium supplies, in a move that many consider a step towards new mining ventures.
Mines fire back on claims of massive subsidy
Two states’ minerals councils have lobbed volleys at The Australia Institute, accusing it of fudging its numbers to fight an ideological war.
Dice roll on public health, PHAA looks for better bet
Gambling and its impact on public health will be a key focus for a major conference this week.
Moves to secure gas as tech issues darken Darwin
The Northern Territory Government will review its processes as the capital city suffers through more blackouts.
New checks after corruption probe takes ten
Tails of dodgy developers and paper bags stuffed with dirty funds have shaken NSW politics, and a new inquiry seeks to check the foundation of the dubious building approvals.
Warnings after short-change on WA health jobs
Reports say the opening of a new hospital could put hundreds of healthcare jobs at risk.
$10k Tax offer to move bean-counters to the big smoke
The Australian Tax Office is closing a string of its regional outposts, and is offering staff $10,000 to move to the capital.
Nurses call for new rules to amputate bad bosses
Two Queensland Health executives have been taken off duty and referred to the corruption watchdog over “employment procurement issues”, and nurses say it is time for a change.
SA keen to shine light on corruption
University of Adelaide researchers have found a strong desire among South Australian residents for the establishment of a corruption court.