Archived News for Professionals in State Government - May, 2011
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.
Ms Giddings said she had written to all Head of Agency urging them to carefully consider spending on all non-essential consultancies.
"I accept that there is a role for the use of consultancies in some instances, for example, there are cases where it makes sense to seek external expertise for a limited timeframe rather than retaining costly specialised services on-staff,” she said.
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.