Western Australia to introduce government privacy laws News Western Australia’s PRIS will combine privacy protections and a consistent information sharing framework into a single bill.
WA launches grad program to attract next gen of ICT bureaucrats June 5, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Communications & Technology The state government hopes to recruit 40 graduates with ICT expertise for the WA’s public service.
WA launches global best practice IP policy May 26, 2023 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The state government hopes public sector innovation in Western Australia will be nurtured with a new intellectual property policy.
WA government unveils its whole-of-government digital blueprint December 20, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Communications & Technology The state government pledges money towards improving digital services in remote areas, as part of the whole-of-government blueprint.
WA shakes up data privacy policy with new office-holder roles December 16, 2022 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology WA will also introduce a new mandatory data breach notification scheme and greater government accountability over its use of citizen data.
WA government signs MOU on innovation August 16, 2022 By Dan Holmes Economy & Industry The New Industries Fund is a $16.7 million commitment that seeks to support business innovation in Western Australia.
Data linkage investments to renew WA public sector capability May 26, 2022 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology WA has set aside $8 million for more jobs and technology that will support medical research and streamline public services across critical portfolios.
Toll of Australia’s extreme wet weather weighs on eastern communities March 8, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry QLD has started counting the preliminary cost of damage caused by the recent deluge, as a WA emergency services team is deployed to help flood-affected areas of NSW.
WA tackles problem drinking with community campaign October 20, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social A new campaign will be piloted in Western Australia with a view to reducing alcohol abuse and other associated harms.
WA government backs launch of mental health programs for parents July 28, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social WA has committed more than $1 million to fund seven new pilot programs aimed at supporting the mental health of new and experienced parents.
WA signs off on five-year Native Title transfer to Noongar Land Estate July 15, 2021 By Melissa Coade News WA has transferred 320,000 hectares of boodja to Noongar traditional owners, described as part of the most comprehensive native title settlement in Australian history.
WA sets net zero emissions target for government agencies 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 emissions by 2050.
WA biodiversity department achieves accreditation for disability recruitment July 22, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News Achieving this status recognises DBCA’s commitment to enabling skilled jobseekers with disability to compete for positions on a level playing field, the WA government said.
WA government sets ambitious new disability employment target for the public sector December 4, 2019 By Stephen Easton Community & Social The Western Australian government has set a new disability employment target for the public sector of 5% by the end of 2025, and a new action plan explains how it hopes to achieve that.
