Strategy needed to address ‘chronic’ housing stress
Governments need to develop strategies to address nationwide housing stress, the community housing peak says.
2 May, 2019
State
SA councils pledge to bolster vaccination
South Australian councils have signed an agreement with the state government to boost vaccination coverage across the state.
2 May, 2019
Recruitment of powerful abuse commissioner underway
The NSW government is vetting candidates for the state’s newly created Ageing and Disability Commissioner.
1 May, 2019
Tassie branding body will use new powers to sell the state
Tasmania is the first Australian state to create a statutory authority devoted to promoting a place brand.
29 April, 2019
Qld targets violence against paramedics
A campaign has been launched to protect Queensland’s ambulance workers from attacks and abuse.
25 April, 2019
Megacities the new ‘global economic engines’
Boosting Australia’s population to 60 million could turn the nation into an economic powerhouse, a forum has heard.
23 April, 2019
Audit finds inefficencies, overlaps in health networks
An audit has found “ambiguity” in the governance structure of NSW’s local health districts is hampering performance.
22 April, 2019
Complaints about Victorian infringements body ‘soar’
Fines Victoria is officially the third most complained-about agency in the state, an Ombudsman’s report says.
17 April, 2019
NT takes action to resolve all land claims
The Northern Territory government is moving to finalise all land claims as part of a sweeping Aboriginal action plan.
17 April, 2019
Queensland elder abuse line receives 1,900 calls
Almost 1900 older Queenslanders were victims of abuse in the last year, according to a state government report.
16 April, 2019
Turbo-charging the customer experience
There is much more to do in terms of digitising transaction and services, and I will be working closely with my cabinet colleagues to ensure the citizen remains front of mind.
11 April, 2019
UN praises Australian anti-slavery laws
A UN delegation has praised Australia’s anti-slavery laws, saying the legislation could position the nation as a world leader.
11 April, 2019
Murray Darling fish kill requires policy rethink
Governments need to reconsider Murray Darling Basin management policies following a recent mass die-off of fish, an expert says.
11 April, 2019
When rubbish gets smart, it’s time to take stock
With the ability to collect and use data, comes ever increasing privacy challenges.
8 April, 2019
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