Government News
One of Australia’s major Indigenous land councils wants Chinese investment into Aboriginal land in the NT.
Published on: GovernmentCareer - Local
God reigns over other rights
The Federal Government’s draft religious discrimination laws have been accused of privileging faith above all else.
Premium visas up for review
The Federal Government wants a “better deal” out of a visa scheme that allows the rich to buy their way into the country.
Department sued over restraint
Education Queensland is being sued by the family of a boy with ADHD, after his school restrained him for ‘aggressive’ acts.
Big gong for high-tech pilot
A blockchain program created for Queensland councils has won an industry award.
Mayor slams homeless help
Townsville Mayor Jenny Hill has criticised charities that help homeless people in public parks.
Senator reveals Pezzullo's praise
Home Affairs Secretary Mike Pezzullo has complimented the AFP for its raid on journalist Annika Smethurst.
Wyatt backs booze ban removal
Ken Wyatt has supported some reduction in anti-alcohol polices in the Northern Territory.
Council allows defamation defence
Local governments are allowing ratepayer money to be used to fund defamation action against members of the public.
Andrews plugs space jobs
Questions have been asked about the ability of Australia’s new space agency to create jobs.
NAPLAN stats slide
A slip in NAPLAN results has added to calls for reform.
Official look at Chinese influence
A new Federal Government taskforce will look at Chinese influence at Australian universities.
SA blood lead spikes
The average amount of lead in the blood of Port Pirie children is up 45 per cent this year.
Shark net toll counted
Official figures show animals other than sharks made up 94 per cent of the marine life caught by shark nets in NSW.
Report denies nuclear need
Australia's renewable energy boom allows it to leapfrog nuclear power, a new report says.
Union predicts big bill
The repair bill for structural and safety defects in apartment buildings across Australia could top $6.2 billion.
Survey shows major issues in SA
South Australia’s corruption watchdog has revealed a culture of bullying and sexual harassment in the state’s public service.
'Riot' claims at ACT centre
Unions are calling for more training after seven staff members at Canberra's youth justice centre were taken to hospital.
Legal action over traditional rejection
Environment Minister Sussan Ley is being sued after she rejected a heritage protection bid in favour of a Chinese coal project.
Sex offender hired at health watchdog
A NSW healthcare watchdog has been slammed for hiring a convicted sex offender to investigate misconduct.
Green light for big pot plant
A medicinal cannabis company has announced plans to build one of the world’s largest production facilities in regional Victoria.