Archived News for Professionals in State Government - May, 2020
The ACT government is looking to ban waste incineration for energy production.
Bushfire health data detailed
The bushfire royal commission has been given an indication of the enormous toll on public health.
Comms issue for firies
A relatively simple ICT issue has emerged as a major problem in Australia bushfire response.
Green majority possible
AEMO says that if the right measures are taken, Australia’s energy grid could support up to 75 per cent renewable energy.
Health raise proposed
Economists want those on the medical front line to be rewarded with increased wages.
Victoria looks for lockdown lessons
Two months of remote learning could lead to long-term changes to Victoria's education system.
DV package underperforming
A review of a $448 million Victorian Government family violence package has found it fairly ineffective.
Rail dream denied
A new report says Australia should abandon its dream of having a high-speed, east coast rail service.
Concrete questioned in QLD dam
An inquiry has found concrete used in the construction of Queensland’s Paradise Dam may have been “intrinsically incapable” of meeting design standards.
Grass army suggested
The NT Government has proposed building an army to fight a vicious invasive weed.
Digging continues in WA
Changed FIFO conditions are allowing significant parts of the WA resources sector to continue operating.
Fine for Sydney roof fall
An engineering company has been fined $200,000 following the unplanned collapse of a Sydney stadium roof.
COVID commission backs gas
Australia’s recovery from COVID-19 will be led by gas, according to the Federal Government.
Roadmap leads to gas, mostly
The Energy Minister has released a discussion paper on technologies to drive economic recovery in Australia.
QLD puts off euthanasia laws
Queensland’s voluntary euthanasia laws have been deferred until after the October election.
State simplifies trans change
Law reforms in Victoria have made it easier for people to change their birth certificates.