A growth summit hosted by the Queensland Government has been nominated for a major international award. The Queensland Growth Management Summit, held in March this year, has been nominated for…
State agencies lead on workplace health and safety
The inaugural Corporate Health and Productivity Management Awards: Allan Lally (second from left); Louise Cross (third from right); and Sean Sullivan (second from right). By Angela Dorizas The Queensland…
SA to prioritise fire refuges in Commission reply
By Rob O'Brien The South Australian Government will make fire refuges a priority in its response to the final report of the Royal Commission into Black Saturday. In announcing support…
Qld mothers receive paid breastfeeding breaks
By Angela Dorizas The Queensland Government has introduced a new breastfeeding policy for its public service, providing paid lactation breaks and a private, clean breastfeeding space for working mothers. Premier…
New transparency laws for ministerial staff in Queensland
The Queensland Government has vowed to strengthen transparency and accountability measures in the state’s political system. Premier Anna Bligh introduced in Parliament today the second tranche of Integrity Reform Bills….
Governments vow to learn bushfire lessons
Image: Nillumbik Shire Council. By Rob O'Brien The response to the Royal Commission’s final report into the 2009 Victorian bushfires has been swift, with other states vowing to…
WA boosts district allowance for regional public servants
By Angela Dorizas The Government of Western Australia has announced an increase in district allowance payments for more than 7000 public sector employees in regional areas. The $110.8 million district…
Victoria braces for Bushfire Commission’s final report
By Rob O'Brien The Victorian State Government and mental health experts have issue warnings ahead of the Royal Commision’s final report into the 2009 bushfires that killed 173 people. Victorians…
Awards for public sector performance
New South Wales public sector agencies have been invited to participate in the Premier’s Public Sector Awards. The awards recognised and reward outstanding performance and achievement by the NSW public…
Brumby doubles rebates for hybrid cars
Rebates offered for registrations for hybrid and electric vehicles would double under a new plan to drive down emissions and drive new investment in cleaner, greener industries, Victorian Premier John…