Archived News for Professionals in State Government
Old factories, service stations and contaminated sites that pose a risk to the population will be audited under a scheme proposed in new report handed to the Victorian Government.
Feds approve Melbourne Airport expansion
The Federal Government has granted final approval for Melbourne Airport’s major development plan to construct a new domestic terminal facility in the Southern Precinct of the airport.
NSW leases ports
The New South Wales Government has announced the successful leasing of Port Botany and Port Kembla to the NSW Ports Consortium.
Queensland Rail gets statutory status
The Queensland Government has announced that Queensland Rail will now be transferred to a statutory authority, which it claims will allow for a greater customer focus and delivery of better train services.
$2 billion short in the arm for Geelong housing industry
The Victorian Government has announced the approval of a new precinct structure plan for Armstrong Creek West in Geelong, which will see a $2 billion investment in the local building and housing industry according to State Planning Minister Matthew Guy.
Monopoly breaking legislation passes Parliament
The Tasmanian Government has passed legislation through the Lower House of Parliament that will break up Aurora Energy’s energy retail monopoly.
Queensland begins work on de-amalgamation
The Queensland Government has released the rules that will guide the de-amalgamation process of four Queensland councils.
Queensland releases draft Planning Policy
The Queensland Government is calling on local governments, industry and the broader community to have their say on the recently released draft State Planning Policy (SPP).
SA announces changes to education department
The South Australian Government has announced reforms to the Department for Education and Child Development (DECD) that it says will improve the ways in which children are educated for, cared for and protected.
SA receives oil and gas exploration bids
The South Australian Government has announced it has received five new bids worth $142 million for access to the Cooper and Otway basins.
Southern hemisphere's largest wind farm open for business
Victorian Premier Denis Napthine has officially opened the Southern Hemisphere’s largest wind farm in Macarthur, in the state’s west.
Tasmania tables Reproductive Health Bill
Tasmanian women will be able to seek a termination to their pregnancy up to 16 weeks under new legislation tabled in the State’s House of Assembly.
Browse point shelved
Woodside Petroleum’s controversial $45 billion has become the next resources super-project to be shelved after the company announced the project failed to meet the company’s ‘requirements for a positive final investment decision’.
Abbot Point expansion enters second phase
Queensland’s proposed Abbot Point coal loading expansion has moved into the next phase of planning, with the Government announcing a shortlist of companies to deliver the coal handling infrastructure piece of the project.
Government pledges funding increase
Federal Minister for School Education, Peter Garrett, has stated unequivocally that all schools in Australia will see an increase of funding next year.
High-speed rail a 'game changer'
The Federal Government has released the first study into connecting the nation’s East Coast capital cities by a High Speed Rail (HSR) network, with Infrastructure Minister Anthony Albanese describing it as a ‘game-changer’.
Premier to oversee new Office of Science
The Western Australian Government has announced that the Department of Premier and Cabinet will take responsibility of the state’s research sector.
Taskforce releases local government discussion paper
The New South Wales Local Government Acts Taskforce has released its discussion paper on the proposed development of new local government legislation.
Tasmania passes national leading' mental health reform
The Tasmanian Government has passed major mental health reform through the State Parliament, giving mental health consumers and their carers a greater say in treatment and management of their illness.
Victoria introduces rates guidelines
The Victorian Government has promised greater consistency and transparency for rate payers after it released new Ministerial guidelines for the use of differential rates.
WA announces departmental merges
The Western Australian department of Local Government and the Department of Communities are set to merge under a plan announced by the State Government.