By Adam Coleman The South Australian Premier, Mike Rann has suggested national interest is growing in Operation Nomad, an initiative that sees significant police resources dedicated to monitoring known and…
Category: State
Brumby announces Royal Commission into bushfire disaster
By Angela Dorizas The escalating death toll from the Victorian bushfires, currently standing at 173, has prompted Premier John Brumby to announce a Royal Commission into Australia’s deadliest natural disaster….
Scrymgour quits Northern Territory ministry
By Angela Dorizas Australia’s highest ranking indigenous politician, Northern Territory Deputy chief minister Marion Scrymgour, has quit cabinet due to an underlying health condition. Ms Scrymgour said it was with…
States come to Victoria’s aid
By Adam Coleman State and territory leaders have pledged to support Victoria as it struggles to deal with Australia’s worst natural disaster on record. In Western Australia, Premier Colin Barnett has announced…
Brumby foreshadows planning reforms
By Angela Dorizas Victorian Premier John Brumby will introduce new planning reforms to fast-track infrastructure projects and stimulate the economy. Under the proposed changes, the State Planning Minister will identify…
States and territories ready to spend
By Angela Dorizas The Rudd Government’s $42 billion economic stimulus package has received strong support from the states and territories. The New South Wales Premier Nathan Rees said he was…
Northern Territory Cabinet shake-up
By Angela Dorizas Northern Territory Chief Minister Paul Henderson has announced a major Cabinet reshuffle, including the dumping of two senior ministers from the Health and Education portfolios. Chris Burns…
Government service provision under the spotlight
By Adam Coleman The Productivity Commission has released its Report on Government Services 2009 which details the performance of governments across a range of services. Services in the areas of…
ACT chief warns against public sector cuts
ACT Chief Minister Jon Stanhope has expressed his concern that a slashing of public sector jobs due to the financial crisis could ruin the capital’s economy. ACT Chief Minister Jon…
NSW Government jobs website hacked
By Adam Coleman The website used by the NSW Government to advertise public service roles has been hacked, potentially exposing the personal details of thousands of public sector job seekers….