Archived News for Professionals in State Government

WA Police are looking to prosecute a public servant they say stole $45,000 from corporate cards and went on an inter-state drug run.

Call for bigger toxic inquiry

The Australian Workers Union wants an investigation to look into claims that Victorian Lands Department staff were exposed to toxic chemicals like cyanide and Agent Orange.

Decades of neglect in bureaucratic boys' club

Ninety-five years ago, Australian Public Service bosses realised equal rights for women would transform the bureaucracy, and it was up to them to stop it.

Demand for details of lobbies' glad-handing

A former senior federal bureaucrat says lobbyists should be forced to reveal their private discussions with ministers and government workers.

Insurance switch will still see ACT pay

Federal workplace insurer Comcare has lost one of its biggest customers, as the ACT Government moves to take its 20,000 public servants out of the embattled scheme.

Stunning study says good choices save money

A new report says Australian governments could save billions by buying smarter.

Eyes on Andrews with East West costs counted

Victorian premier Daniel Andrews is feeling heat from various parts of the Liberal party over the multi-billion-dollar East West Link road project.

Nurses and unions see no need for NSW sale

News South Wales unions have launched their campaign ahead of the state’s March 28 election.

Navy drops in on radical new power

A naval base in Western Australia will be powered by a world-first energy supply.

NDIS progress noted

A meeting of government bodies this week agreed to move ahead on a full scheme roll out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

NT report finds rough state of youth justice

A Northern Territory Government report has found a broad range of problems in the youth justice system.

Data on young struggles reflects harsh lives

A new report shows just how hard is for Australia’s homeless youth.

Mine lobby wants protesters to pay

A NSW mining lobby wants charity status removed from protest groups that fight to interrupt industries in the name of conservation.

Dump plan gets Ziggy's stamp

One of Australia’s best known nuclear scientists says a nuclear waste dump could earn South Australia billions of dollars.

Gold jobs risked by royalty hike

Internal tensions are being stirred in the WA Government over whether to change the state’s gold royalty rates.

ACT to study depth of deadly legacy

The ACT will fund Australia’s first detailed long-term health study into the risks of living in houses contaminated with loose-fill asbestos.

Barnett bails as state stays fractured

Forcing Perth councils to merge has become too difficult for WA Premier Colin Barnett, so he’s given up.

Cone of silence lifted slightly

South Australia’s corruption watchdog has released a statement explaining why it doesn’t release more statements.

Light to shine on darkness behind the badge

Over 17,000 employees will be interviewed as part of a landmark review of sex discrimination, sexual harassment and predatory behaviour in Victoria Police.