Tag: state-government

By Angela Dorizas Public servants in Western Australia have rallied against the privatisation of government services. Around 1,000 public sector employees gathered outside Parliament House today in protest against the…

By Angela Dorizas The Federal Government has unveiled its $30.9 billion overhaul of Australia’s health system, which is the most significant reform to the federation in its history. Prime Minister…

Local governments and airport operators in regional Western Australia can now apply for their share of more than $7 million State Government funding to improve airport infrastructure. Transport Minister Simon…

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…

By Staff Writer State and local government have been invited to take part in the 2010 Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards. For the first time, the Awards will include categories for local…

By Angela Dorizas Victoria's Royal Commission into the February 7 bushfires has resumed just days away from the first anniversary of the disaster. The Black Saturday fires killed 173 people and destroyed more than 2000…

By Staff Writer New South Wales is the worst state for hospital mishaps and system failures, Queensland spends less per person on its police service than other states and territories,…

By Angela Dorizas New South Wales Premier Kristina Keneally has unveiled her new cabinet, sworn in today by NSW Governor Marie Bashir. The cabinet reshuffle has seen the return of…

By Staff Writer The New South Wales Government’s scheme to reward households for the solar energy they produce has been hailed as one of the most generous solar feed-in tarriffs in the…

By Angela Dorizas South Australian Opposition leader Isobel Redmond said she is prepared to be tasered to demonstrate the worth of providing stun guns to the state's police force. The…