Archived News for Professionals in State Government

A Brisbane court has heard that sacked LNP media advisor Graeme Hallett threatened to leak information that would “go off like Krakatoa” if he was not given a new job.

Eye health gap looks like closing

A new review says closing the gap for Indigenous eye health is very much a possibility.

Faction fight could end up in court

A battle is raging within the NSW public sector union.

Vic power fix to cut fire risk

The Victorian Government is calling for technology to be installed across its electricity distribution network to reduce the risk of fire from fallen power lines.

Victoria spends big on anti-terror measures

The Victorian Government has unveiled plans to spend close to $50 million on new counter-terrorism capabilities for police.

NSW boosted by high-tech protection

“Smart” drum lines that tell authorities when a shark is hooked are among the high-tech innovations behind rolled out on NSW beaches.

Water Act changes force more reporting

The Northern Territory Government has moved to include the mining, oil and gas sectors under the regulations of the Water Act.

FIFO bid meets local resistance

A FIFO camp licence extension in WA continues to force a wedge between the state’s Liberal and National parties.

Uber moves could bring legitimacy, compensation

Reports say Uber could be legalised by the NSW government under drastic new reforms.

WA's partial road plan still stands

The WA Government is resolute in its desire to extend the Roe Highway across the Beeliar Wetlands, despite big protests in recent days.

Green group fights solar disincentive

Environmentalists are pushing for the Federal Court to uphold its energy regulator's decision against a penalty tariff on South Australian households with rooftop solar.

Victoria uses coal failure to move forward

The Victorian Government is withdrawing funding for new coal-powered generators and will review past development projects, after attempts to attract investment with a demonstration power plant failed.

ACT pumps Health jobs into disused centre

Over a thousand ACT public service jobs will be moved to Woden town centre, the state government has announced.

Gloucester leader wants gas buyback for health

The Mayor of Gloucester has called on the NSW Government to buy back AGL’s coal seam gas (CSG) licence for the area, saying he cannot ignore the negative impact on residents.

Call for independent asbestos check in WA

The West Australian Opposition says there must be a full independent inquiry into the potential exposure of 138 Water Corporation employees to asbestos.

WA health cuts could top 1000

There are big job cuts on the way in Western Australia's health system as federal funding dries up.

Darwin port plan could harm Chinese view

The Federal Government has announced it will review the 99-year lease on the Darwin Port, but the business community says that could harm future investment.

Public servants face big fraud charge

Four men accused of a $1.6 million fraud in the ACT's Public Trustee office have had their first day in court.

Insurance influence could see lower safety pay

A workers’ compensation expert says bonuses that the insurance industry is paid by some state governments could actually result in injured workers' claims being rejected.