WA, Commonwealth deploy staff to assist Victorian health response Health Western Australian government former chief health officer Professor Tarun Weeramanthri has been deployed to Victoria to assist with the state’s rising number of COVID-19 cases.
Committee overseeing WA’s corruption watchdog calls for review of training for public servants, sector-wide reform 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 May 11, 2020 By Ken Smith Editors' Picks Trust in government at record levels? The federation working smoothly, and politicians apologising for criticising each other? These would not have been among anyone’s predictions
Political stoush ends McKechnie’s time as WA corruption watchdog, despite premier’s backing 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. Premier Mark McGowan on Monday refused to appoint
Vic ramps up COVID-19 testing while other states ease restrictions 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 March 31, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Health People who fail to self isolate will be forced to wear an electronic device, under tough new laws proposed by the Western Australian government. The
States and territories implement measures for latest gathering restrictions March 31, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The federal government’s new restriction on gatherings has come into effect, with states and territories taking different approaches to enforce it. A limit of two
WA Department of Premier and Cabinet boss resigns, Jobs Department head to take role 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 March 17, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News Western Australian public sector workers will be able to access “COVID-19 leave” in a bid by the government to ensure a safe work environment and
WA to freeze household fees and charges under $607m stimulus package March 17, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Economy & Industry The Western Australian government has announced a $607 million stimulus package to support families, small businesses, and the economy as the coronavirus escalates. There will
WA returns metro water to public following review November 28, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins News The Western Australian government will reverse the privatisation of its metropolitan water production and wastewater treatment services. The Water Corporation has delivered these services in
Major corruption scandal sparks WA public sector reform November 26, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins News The Western Australian government has announced immediate public sector reforms following revelations of large-scale corruption in the Department of Communities and its Housing Authority. Weeks
Stand-off between WA parliament and top public servant headed for Supreme Court August 29, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Career Advice The fight between Western Australia’s top bureaucrat and a state parliamentary committee will continue at the Supreme Court, with Premier Mark McGowan continuing to back
Privatisation of Perth's water to be reversed August 26, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins News Hundreds of outsourced jobs will be returned to public servants, according to Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan. The decision to bring 256 Water Corporation employees
