Archived News for Professionals in State Government
The Queensland Government is set to introduce legislation before the State Parliament to cap water and wastewater distribution prices for Southeast Queensland householders for the next two years starting from 1 July 2011.
The Fairer Water Prices for SEQ Amendment Bill 2011 would ensure that price increases would be kept below the national average dictated by the Consumer Price Index.
The cap will apply to water used from 1 July 2011, which means that bills that include water used prior to 1 July will not reflect the capped price.
South Australian EPA chief executive to retire
The Chief Executive of the South Australian Environmental Protection Authority Helen Fulcher has advised the SA Government she will retire when her contract ends on August 31 this year.
$4.3 billion for regional Australia
The Federal Government has announced a $4.3 billion injection for regional Australia in the nation’s budget.
$181.4 million for National Urban Policy
The Federal Government has announced the formation of a new National Urban Policy, providing $181.4 million designed to ‘progress a range of practical measures which will promote more productive, sustainable and liveable cities.’
New Tasmanian Cabinet announced
The Tasmanian Government has announced the new Cabinet in the lead up to the State’s Budget, causing concern in both industry and public sector unions.
NT Treasurer welcomes Federal Budget
The Northern Territory Treasurer, Delia Lawrie, has welcomes the Federal Budget, saying Federal spending will build a ‘strong national economy with initiatives to build the workforce needed to support resource jurisdictions like the Territory’
Queensland passes accountability bill
The Queensland State Government has announced the passing of the Electoral Reform and Accountability Amendment Bill 2011.
New head of NSW Trade and Investment
The Secretary and Chief Executive of the Federal Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research has been announced as the new Director-General of the NSW Department of Trade and Investment following his transition from Commonwealth to State governments.
Victorian inquiry into infrastructure best practice
The Victorian Government has announced its aim to establish an inquiry into identifying best practice policy initiatives for managing State Government infrastructure.
Senate Committee calls for end to federal control of territory laws
The Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs has recommended that legislation introduced by the Australian Greens to end federal control over territory laws be passed by the Senate.
Call for Queensland natural disaster funding
The Queensland Government has called for expressions of interest for funding under the third round of the Natural Disaster Resilience Program.
Lobbyist success fees to be banned in NSW
The NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell has announced that legislation will be introduced to Parliament to ban lobbyist success fees, over and above normal service fees.
NSW Parliamentary Secretaries announced
The NSW Premier, Barry O’Farrell, has completed the government’s team of 13 Parliamentary Secretaries, with the appointment of five new appointments.
Victorian budget hit by cut in GST revenue
The Victorian Baillieu government’s first budget has focused on meeting election promises, with hefty spending combined with a major cut in GST revenue resulting in net debt blowing out by $7.5 billion.
Inquiry into sale of NSW electricity assets
The NSW Government’s Special Commission of Inquiry into the sale of the state’s electricity assets by the previous Labor government will be headed by Justice Brian Tamberlin QC.
South Australia set to ride the resources boom
A report by Deloitte Access Economics has predicted that South Australia will become "a titan of the global resource landscape" but warns that its manufacturing sector is flagging due to the high Australian dollar and struggling to remain a significant employer.
NT spends up on small business, housing and infrastructure
The Northern Territory Budget has targeted support for small business, homeowners and infrastructure in a big-spending budget that is predicted to see debt blow out to $2.2 billion in 2013-14
Tasmania looks to slash spending on consultancies
All Tasmanian Government agencies have been asked by the Premier, Lara Giddings, to review spending on external consultancies as they work to find Budget savings.
Woomera declared open for mining
The Woomera Protected Area (WPA) has been opened to mining following discussions between the South Australian and Federal Governments.
Queensland reconstruction report shows "real headway"
The Queensland Reconstruction Authority has released its second monthly report into the damages caused by flooding and cyclones earlier this year.
Skills shortages in NSW hinder recovery
Skills shortages are continuing to have a significant impact on business performance in New South Wales, according to the recently released NSW Business Chamber - Commonwealth Bank Business Conditions Survey for the March 2011 quarter.