WA government to simplify services under new digital strategy Communications & Technology The Western Australian government has launched a digital strategy that aims to transform the way government services are delivered to the community. The strategy is
NSW lifts growth freeze on public sector salaries June 21, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and treasurer Dominic Perrottet have announced that the state government will be lifting the freeze on public sector wages from July
Success for WA ‘intelligent’ microgrid trial powered by solar panels and batteries June 21, 2021 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment In a nation-first, the Western Australian town of Onslow has been powered by a 100% renewable energy microgrid for a total of 80 minutes. The
WA Police murder investigation using QR contact tracing data prompts law reform June 16, 2021 By Melissa Coade Health Laws rushed through through the Western Australian parliament on Tuesday have been designed to bolster protections for data obtained through the state’s COVID-19 contact tracing
WA landmarks light up to raise elder abuse awareness June 15, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social On Tuesday, major landmarks across Western Australia, including the Matagarup Bridge and Elizabeth Quay, were bathed in purple light to mark the world awareness day
WA to ban single-use coffee cups by 2023 June 14, 2021 By Melissa Coade Culture Plastic coffee cups and lids designed to be used once will be a thing of the past for Western Australians by within two years as
Western Australia continues Australia’s social procurement trend June 9, 2021 By Hannah Irving and Warren Staples Editors' Picks With its Social Procurement Framework coming into effect on 1 June this year, the Western Australian government continues the growing trend of Australian governments adopting
Western Australia expands COVID-19 jab to people in their 30s June 9, 2021 By Melissa Coade Health WA has opened its COVID-19 vaccine eligibility criteria to people aged over 30 and anyone from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) community over
WA seeking ‘balance’ in medium-density development planning June 3, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The Western Australian government is reviewing submissions on its proposed medium-density development policy, with signs of broad support for suburban tree canopies and more outdoor
PSst! I spy a spy June 3, 2021 By The Mandarin Australian Capital Territory Here is our next instalment of rumours, tips and good gossip for you to mull over while enjoying your coffee. PSst! What have you heard? Please
WA launches new procurement framework June 2, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Economy & Industry Western Australia’s new procurement framework has come into effect this week, which the state government says will promote consistent policies and practices and make it
Public call for information on Hawke’s childhood home June 1, 2021 By Melissa Coade Culture The draft papers to register Bob Hawke’s modest childhood home — a 1920s three-bedroom residence on Tate Street in West Leederville, WA — on the
End of life option available in WA from July May 31, 2021 By Melissa Coade News WA’s appointment of a five member board to monitor and advise on voluntary assisted dying laws will mean that from July 1 an end of
Premium Insights and analysis Winning government tenders: The six most common errors May 31, 2021 By Thomas Pollock Australian Capital Territory Each year the federal and state governments’ combined spend on goods and services within Australia is over $150 billion. Government procurement exists in many forms,
