Archived News for Professionals in State Government
The Northern Territory government has given the green light to full-scale gas production in the Beetaloo Basin, five years after lifting a moratorium on fracking.
State enjoys coal boon
Queensland's raised coal royalty is expected to provide an $8 billion boost to the state budget.
VNI inquiry proposed
Opponents want an inquiry into the Victoria to New South Wales Interconnector West (VNI West) renewable energy project.
Wage stats show slide
Public sector wages appear to be sliding backwards compared to private pay, new analysis suggests.
State considers spy tech laws
Queensland may impose criminal sanctions for intrusive electronic surveillance.
CSG health issues reviewed
CSIRO researchers have explored the influence of coal seam gas activity on human health.
NT top cop resigns
After weeks of speculation about his future, Northern Territory's police commissioner Jamie Chalker has retired from his post, six months before his contract was due to expire.
Pharmacists join script scheme
Over 1,000 pharmacies across New South Wales have signed up to participate in a clinical trial to administer new prescriptions ...
Privacy pushed in awareness week
Australia’s privacy and information commissioners have issued a joint statement urging agencies to prioritise privacy fundamentals.
Glass smashes IBAC response
Victoria's ombudsman, Deborah Glass, has criticised Premier Daniel Andrews' response to a recent report from the state's Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC).
Missed checks cost big
Analysis suggests 95 per cent of recent Federal Government programs have not been properly evaluated.
Rimmer returns for school run
The Federal Government has welcomed top civil servant, Ben Rimmer, as part of its efforts to revamp the nation's higher education sector.
Porter fund coming
Victoria has pledged to pay out approximately $15 million to affected by the Porter Davis collapse ...
Water pledge probed
An expert is investigating a pledge to guarantee access to safe, reliable water in the NSW constitution.
Auditor shares expertise
Canada's auditor general, Karen Hogan, has shared her thoughts on how Australia can follow Canada's example to drive change and ensure continuous performance improvement in government administration.
Sydney sees driverless journey
A high-tech journey could signal a new age of train transport in NSW.
AN0M app cases launched
Legal challenges are being launched after criminals around the world were brought down by a fake messaging app.
Court orders Stolen compensation
The NSW Supreme Court has approved a class action settlement for descendants of the Stolen Generations in the Northern Territory.
Preschool expansion outlined
Julia Gillard has called for universal preschool for three-year-olds to be rolled out in SA.
Price claims Voice divisive
Opposition spokesperson Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has appeared in the first advertisement for the Voice to Parliament ‘No’ campaign.