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The Queensland Government has announced that it will allow the development of a commercial oil shale industry under ‘strict environmental conditions’.

SA strikes teacher pay deal

The South Australian Government has struck an agreement with the state’s school teachers that will see a 3 per cent per annum pay rise and more maternity leave as part of the latest enterprise agreement.

Tasmania launches investment tool

The Tasmania Government has launched a new online tool to provide an up-to-date bird’s-eye view of development throughout the state.

Government grants conditional approval for projects

The Federal Government has granted conditional approval to the Maules Creek and Boggabri mine proposals, as well as the Gloucester coal seam methane gas project.

Queensland names more Shires to receive support

The Queensland Government has announced a number of new Shires that will receive funding under the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA).

SA to support IronClad proposal

The South Australian Government has announced it will support a proposal by IronClad to reshape its transport plan for linking the Wilcherry Hill mine to port facilities on the Eyre Peninsula.

Federal Government announces Tarkine listing

Tasmania’s Tarkine region will become the 98^th area protected under the National Heritage List following the Federal Government’s final ruling.

'Historic' Murray-Darling legislation passes Parliament

Legislation that locks in the additional 450 gigalitres of environmental flow for the Murray-Darling Basin has passed the Lower House, meaning that the $1.77 billion in additional funding is set to flow through to the river.

Queensland announces de-amalgamation referendum

Queensland residents in the Livingstone, Douglas and Mareeba will be able to vote on de-amalgamation in March, with a simple answer of 'yes' or 'no' on voting forms.

SA releases draft water price determination

The Essential Services Commission of South Australia (ESCOSA) has released its draft determination paper on water revenues in South Australia for the 2013-14 year, which the Commission claims would see a significant drop in household water prices.

South Australia announces health reform drive

The South Australian Government has announced the appointment of two senior public servants to assist in establishing the Health Reform Advisory Committee (HRAC) which will drive the Government's reform agenda of the Department of Health and Ageing.

Feds to recruit local staff to return Murray to health

The Federal Government has announced a new initiative that will see specialised local staff to work with the community to ‘restore the Murray-Darling Basin to health’.

Queensland to issue first reconstruction tenders

The Queensland Government has put industry on notice after it announced the first round of contracts to begin repairs to the state’s road and transport infrastructure are being drawn up for tender later this month.

WA schedules election

The Western Australian Government has announced the forthcoming State election will be held on March 9 after Premier Colin Barnett requested the Governor issue the necessary writs.

NSW to stick its head in the cloud

The New South Wales Government has called for expressions of interest for a ‘comprehensive trial of cloud-based computing’.

Poor evaluations compromising policy finds report

A new report prepared by the University of Melbourne shows that State and Federal Governments are continuing to form policy decisions based on incomplete information that is not subject to scrutiny.

SA announces move on electoral funding reform

South Australian Premier, Jay Weatherill, has announced plans to reform the way election-related activities are funded in a bid to ensure greater transparency and accountability.

Victoria names new Auditor-General

The Victorian Government has announced the appointment of John Doyle, currently the Auditor-General of British Columbia in Canada, as the state’s new Auditor-General.

Moreton Bay field narrows

The Federal and Queensland Governments have announced that the shortlist for the construction of the Moreton Bay Rail Link has been reduced from four to two.

WA approves multi-billion Pilbara plan

The Western Australian Government has announced it has granted approval to a number of proposals by Rio Tinto to expand its iron ore operations in the Pilbara.