Archived News for Professionals in State Government - July, 2019
The Victorian Government is building a ‘GovHub’ to house 200 new public sector workers.
Libs accused of burying allegations
Two former NSW Liberal staffers have made public assault allegations ...
Clean power to provide 35 per cent
Thirty-five per cent of Australia’s electricity needs will be met by clean sources within two years, analysts say.
Farmers back MDBP probe
The NSW Farmers has backed a call for a Commonwealth royal commission into the Murray-Darling Basin Plan (MDBP).
ACT admits more probing
ACT police have revealed they illegally accessed metadata thousands of times more than previously thought.
NSW considers abortion bill
The NSW Government has backed a private members bill to decriminalise abortions.
US eyes new Darwin port
The United States military is preparing a $300 million push to expand naval facilities in northern Australia.
NSW defends CUC spend
The NSW Government has defended education grants that its own treasury finds “unlikely” to provide value.
Climate calls continue
New independent MP Zali Steggall is calling for a nationwide climate emergency declaration – a push already undertaken by dozens of local governments.
Liberal MP backs Indigenous bid
A new Liberal MP has become the latest conservative to back an Indigenous advisory body in the constitution.
QLD health tech hindered
An attempt to rollout a digital health system in Queensland has hit another snag.
SKM told to pay back quick
Courts and government authorities are cracking down on recycling giant SKM.
Barwon-Darling issues revealed
A new report says the Barwon-Darling river system is “an ecosystem in crisis”, on a path to collapse.
Farm fines ramped up
New South Wales could soon impose fines of up to $400,000 and potential prison time for activists who invade farms.
Court set for Carmichael clearing
The Queensland Government is prosecuting mining giant Adani for allegedly providing false and misleading information.
Sequestration sabotage suggested
Chevron has been accused of deliberately mismanaging its carbon sequestration project at the Gorgon gas facility.
Students upset at ATAR switch
Queensland students claim their grades have dropped in the move to the ATAR system.
Hands shake on building reform
State and federal ministers are working on nationally consistent building standards.
Health strike to hit NSW
Thousands of NSW health workers will strike next month, demanding better security after a spike in violent attacks.