Archived News for Professionals in State Government
All South Australian homebuyers will be eligible for a minimum of $8,500 under a new reform package announced by Premier Jay Weatherill.
Stewart to head WA mental health court
The Western Australian Government has announced the appointment of Magistrate Vicki Stewart to head up the state’s new dedicated mental health court for people with mental health problems and/or mental illness.
Victoria to protect Melbourne's rivers
The Victorian Government has announced reforms to the State Planning Policy Framework which it says will ensure the protection of the Yarra and Maribyrnong rivers from encroaching developments.
Government moves to protect Queensland public servants
The Federal Government has introduced amendments to the Fair Work Act in a bid to protect the entitlements of tens of thousands of Queensland public servants it says are threatened.
NSW overhauls ICT policy
The New South Wales Government has announced it has ‘overhauled its ICT policy’ in a bid to deliver significant improvements to its customer service, data management, procurement and industry engagement.
Victoria bolsters mining laws
The Victorian Government has introduced amendments before Parliament aimed at strengthening the enforcement powers of the State’s mining and extractive authority.
Second stage of Alpha mine approved
The Federal Government has announced it has approved the joint GVK/Hancock Coal proposed new coal terminal at the existing Port of Abbott Point.
$45 million for Victorian road repairs
The Victorian Government has announced a $45 million repair and restore package aimed at addressing the condition of the State’s roads.
Councils free to bid for subsidies on greenfield developments
The New South Wales Government has announced the State’s councils can now bid for interest subsidies to build on greenfield sites under round two of the Local Infrastructure Renewal Scheme.
Wonthaggi PCA signed
The Victorian Government and the operators of the Wonthaggi desalination plant have announced the singing of Preliminary Commercial Acceptance (PCA), following the completion of the first seven day commissioning test for the plant’s 50 gigalitre stream and successful transfer of drinking water to the Cardinia Reservoir.
Ashton mine gets PAC nod
The New South Wales Planning Assessment Commission has approved the construction of the new open cut coal mine in the State’s Hunter Valley region, almost a year after it was first rejected by the Commission.
Government releases Murray-Darling Basin modelling
The Federal Government has released the Murray-Darling Basin Authority’s modelling for 3200 GL and 2800 GL following the relaxing of key constraints in the system.
High Speed Rail from Canberra to Sydney a must argues Byron
Almost 12 million passengers would make use of a high speed rail (HSR) service between Canberra and the Sydney CBD by 2036 according to forecasts released by Canberra Airport.
NSW to expedite highway construction
The New South Wales Government has announced it will move to immediately begin scoping the delivery of the WestConnex motorways project.
Queensland to introduce competitive cash bidding for exploration rights
The Queensland Government has announced the formation of a new competitive cash bidding process that will apply to companies seeking the right to explore on highly prospective coal, petroleum and gas resources tenements.
SA considers expanding household energy efficiency scheme
The South Australian Government has announced it is investigating the possibility of an expansion of its household energy efficiency scheme with the aim of driving down power bills in the state.
Victoria releases five-year Yarra plan
The Victorian Government has released a new five year plan that will co-ordinate the $1 billion worth of works being rolled out over across the state’s waterways to improve the health of the Yarra River and Port Phillip Bay.
$10 million for Victorian large-scale solar project
The Victorian Government has announced a commitment of $10 million in funding for the next stage of the large-scale Solar Systems Project, which will see a new 1.5 megawatt solar pilot plant build near Mildura, consisting of 40 photovoltaic dishes.
Bids open for Webb Dock redevelopment
Bids for the $1.6 billion redevelopment of the Port of Melbourne have been officially opened after the Victorian Government called for expressions of interest for the new Webb Dock container terminal, automotive terminal and Pre Delivery Inspection (PDI) Hub.
Queensland to drop QR National shares
The Queensland Government has confirmed it will sell $1.5 billion worth of shares in rail freight company QR National.
Victoria releases solar atlas to stimulate investment
The Victorian Government has released its Victorian Solar Atlas tool, which maps the state’s solar energy resources in a bid to help investors and developers to make decisions about the best sites for new solar projects.