WA sets net zero emissions target for government agencies Tuesday December 1, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Energy & Environment Under the policy, state government agencies — including government trading enterprises — will be required to develop and implement plans to transition toward net zero…
WA government introduces bill to allow agencies to fully operate during COVID-19 Thursday August 13, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News An operational review conducted by all public sector bodies had found legislative barriers that prevented agencies from carrying out certain duties during the pandemic.
Maintenance upgrades, renewable energy projects flagged under WA’s $5.5b recovery plan Monday July 27, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Economy & Industry The WA Recovery Plan unveiled on Sunday centres on 21 priority streams, and includes a $60 million boost for 'shovel-ready' maintenance upgrades to key state…
Teenager allegedly behind WA Health breach Wednesday July 22, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The website that published sensitive messages sent between staff from the Western Australian Department of Health was run by a teenager.
WA, Commonwealth deploy staff to assist Victorian health response Wednesday July 1, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Health The WA government on Tuesday said Professor Tarun Weeramanthri has been seconded to the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services for an initial four-week…
Premium Columnists Sins of omission can be things for commission, as mistakes mount Wednesday May 27, 2020 By Verona Burgess Career Advice If government departments have any other sins of omission hidden away in their cupboards, they’d better start fixing them and start anticipating new ones, or…
Committee overseeing WA’s corruption watchdog calls for review of training for public servants, sector-wide reform Friday May 15, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News A new parliamentary report has called for major reforms to the Western Australian public sector and a range of proactive measures in a bid to prevent…
Opinion: this is our chance! We have, right now, a once-in-a-generation opportunity Monday May 11, 2020 By Ken Smith Editors' Picks While Australia and New Zealand are ahead of many other developed countries, there is no guarantee that we will stay that way. Redefining the federation…
Political stoush ends McKechnie’s time as WA corruption watchdog, despite premier’s backing Tuesday April 28, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News Western Australia’s corruption commissioner will not be reappointed despite support from the premier and the state opposition leader.
Vic ramps up COVID-19 testing while other states ease restrictions Tuesday April 28, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Australian Capital Territory Victoria hopes to test up to 100,000 people for coronavirus over the next two weeks in preparation for the potential easing of restrictions, while the…
WA seeks 10-year sentence for people who cough on health and emergency workers Tuesday March 31, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Health The law would cover police officers, doctors, nurses or anyone working in a hospital or health service, firefighters, SES and ambulance officers.
States and territories implement measures for latest gathering restrictions Tuesday March 31, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The federal government’s new restrictions on gatherings has come into effect, with states and territories taking different approaches to enforce it.
WA Department of Premier and Cabinet boss resigns, Jobs Department head to take role Monday March 23, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News The senior bureaucrat accused of breaching parliamentary privilege last year will step down from his role immediately, but may return to the Western Australian Public…
WA introduces ‘COVID-19 leave’ for public servants Tuesday March 17, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News Up to 20 days' leave will be available to all public sector employees whose paid personal, carers, or sick leave entitlements are exhausted.
WA to freeze household fees and charges under $607m stimulus package Tuesday March 17, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Economy & Industry An immediate freeze will be placed on household fees and charges including electricity, water, motor vehicle charges, the emergency services levy and public transport fares,…
