The Queensland public service is rolling out a trial mobile phone recycling program, which is expected to recycle up to 25,000 business and private mobile phones. Public Works Minister Robert Schwarten said…
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LGAQ lauds improved state-local relationship
By Angela Dorizas Queensland’s local government body has welcomed the creation of a better working relationship with the State Government. More than 600 local government delegates have gathered in Mackay…
Queensland’s new office of local government
The Queensland Department of Infrastructure and Planning has announced the opening of the Office of Local Government. Following the recent changes at the Department of Infrastructure and Planning and the…
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….
Far North Qld in dire need of state support
Image: Tourism Queensland. State Government stimulus is needed to help improve unemployment and invigorate the local economy in far North Queensland, the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) has said. A…
Good report card on complaints handling
By Angela Dorizas The Queensland Ombudsman has released his review of complaints handling within state agencies. The report by Ombudsman David Bevan found that agencies had significantly improved their complaints management systems…
Councils to recruit green cadets
By Staff Writer Councils across Queensland have launched a recruitment drive for members of the State Government’s Green Army. Minister for Employment and Economic Development, Andrew Fraser, announced 262 new ‘green’ traineeships…
Q&A: Writer to fighter
Former journalist turned Queensland Integrity Commissioner, David Solomon, speaks to Adam Coleman. Can you tell us a little about your career? Almost my entire career has been as a journalist. I began…
Lobbyists banned from receiving success fees
By Angela Dorizas The Queensland Government will become the first in Australia to legislate a ban on the payment of success fees to lobbyists who achieve favourable outcomes from government…