Tag: Public Sector
Della Bosca accepts rescue board's ruling
The NSW Health Minister returns rescue responsiblities to the Fire Brigade, reversing a decision by a previous minister.[MORE]
Ambulance operators win pay deal: union
The United Services Union says the New South Wales Government has agreed to demands by ambulance phone operators for an annual 3.9 per cent pay rise over three years.[MORE]
DPI cleared over Hendra virus handling
The Queensland Government says the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has been cleared over its handling of this year's fatal outbreak of the Hendra virus.[MORE]
Vehicle inspectors stood down during CCC inquiry
Five officers from the Department of Planning and Infrastructure have been stood down pending a Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC) investigation into discrepancies with motor vehicle inspections.[MORE]
Qld electricity prices may rise almost 14pc
Electricity prices could rise by almost 14 per cent from July next year, in the third increase in as many years. [MORE]
Rees seeks private ferry for Parramatta
Private ferry operators asked to bid for commuter services between Parramatta and the city.[MORE]
Sydneysiders abandoning ferries: report
New performance figures have revealed thousands of passengers are abandoning Sydney Ferries' services. [MORE]
Lucas slams Palm Is 'apartheid' vote
Queensland's Deputy Premier has likened the Palm Island Council's decision to ban non-essential visits to the island by public servants to "apartheid".[MORE]
Opposition rails against new appointment
The New South Wales Opposition has criticised the appointment of the new head of RailCorp, Elizabeth Crouch.[MORE]
Surgery waiting lists continue to grow
The waiting list for elective surgery in Tasmania increased by almost 10 per cent in the three months to the end of September, compared with the same period last year.[MORE]
Translink officers get greater powers on public transport
Queensland Parliament has passed laws giving public transport authorities increased powers to deal with passengers who commit criminal offences. [MORE]
ACT Govt seeks head for new environment department
The ACT Government will begin a nation-wide search for an expert to head its new Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water when it advertises the position this weekend.[MORE]
Majority of public servants satisfied: report
Australian Public Service Commissioner Lynelle Briggs says job satisfaction in the public service remains high.[MORE]
Govt praise on greenhouse, but could do better
Tasmania's efforts to tackle climate change have been praised by consultants who've audited the government's greenhouse gas emissions, but they say more could be done.[MORE]
Govt rejects storm aid rorting widespread
The Queensland Department of Communities says it does not believe there is widespread rorting of assistance payments for storm victims.[MORE]
DOCS took wrong girl from school
A DOCS worker mistakenly took the wrong girl out of a school in Sydney's west.[MORE]
New plan to reduce surgery waiting lists
Tasmania's Health Minister Lara Giddings has launched a plan to reduce the elective surgery waiting list by 1,500 operations over the next year.[MORE]
Fraud claims worry minister
The Health Minister Kim Hames says he is disturbed by allegations that some Health Department employees have been fraudulently claiming the cost of meals.[MORE]
Paramedics get interim pay rise
Queensland ambulance officers will get a 4 per cent interim payrise backdated to the start of last month while their enterprise bargaining dispute is being settled.[MORE]
Govt says no to underground powerlines across Qld
The Queensland Government has ruled out replacing the state's overhead powerlines with underground power. [MORE]
NSW utility cut-offs rise by 32 pc
A new report has found many NSW residents are struggling to pay for their utilities.[MORE]
Government out of control: Opposition
Tasmania's opposition parties have seized on the resignation of another minister to claim the State Government is spinning out of control.[MORE]
Mixed year for Govt-public sector relations: CPSU
The Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) says the Rudd Government's first year in office has been both a challenging and rewarding time for public servants.[MORE]
Child deaths inquiry calls for reporting overhaul
Child deaths inquiry recommends only children at risk of 'significant harm' should be reported to DOCS.[MORE]
