Archived News for Professionals in State Government - June, 2011
A new road funding agreement has been signed by the Western Australian Government with local governments in Western Australia to deliver more than $800 million across Western Australia over the next five years.
In signing the agreement with Transport Minister Troy Buswell, WA Local Government Association President Mayor Troy Pickard said the agreement was welcomed and would provide improved road funding certainty for the sector.
The agreement commits the State Government to allocate 27 per cent of vehicle registration charges to fund local roads which comprise 72 per cent of all roads in the State.
Tasmania's draft mental health bill released
Tasmania’s draft Mental Health Bill 2011, which proposes reforms to the treatment and care of Tasmanians with mental illness, has been released for comment.
Forestry Tasmania to undergo strategic review
The Tasmanian Government has appointed URS and Deloitte to oversee a strategic review of Forestry Tasmania (FT).
NSW Water Management (General) Regulation Act draft released
The NSW Office of Water has released a draft Water Management (General) Regulation 2011 for public comment.
States push for more water control
State governments are set to win more control over multimillion-dollar water-saving infrastructure projects across the Murray-Darling under a new deal being discussed with the Commonwealth.
Victorian Biotechnology Advisory Council established
The Victorian Government will establish a new advisory council for Victoria’s biotechnology sector, with funding of $1.2 million over four years to operate the council.
Inquiry into NSW parliamentary budget office
A public inquiry will be held into the NSW Parliamentary Budget Office to examine its future role and functions.
Victoria appoints new members to VicHealth
The Victorian Health Minister David Davis has announced the appointment of eight new members to the board of the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation.
Queensland Government announces Smart State fund allocations
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has announced how the Queensland government will allocate $100 million in a new round of Smart State funds.
New Perth port to deal with expanding container trade
The Western Australian Government has shelved plans to expand operations in Fremantle Port after announcing the possibility of constructing a new port closer to Perth.
300,000 workers needed in resource states
Queensland and Western Australia are set to experience a massive demand in skilled labour over the coming years, with 300,000 workers required to continue economic growth.
Infrastructure NSW legislation passed
Legislation to establish Infrastructure NSW has been passed in the NSW Parliament, and the former Premier, Nick Greiner, has been appointed as its chair. Paul Broad, currently chief executive of AAPT, has been appointed chief executive of the new body.
Attorney-General announces more NSW recovery assistance
Attorney-General Robert McClelland today announced Maitland City Council and Great Lakes Shire Council Shires in NSW are now eligible for disaster assistance from the Australian Government following last week’s flooding.
ACT outlines 12 month agenda
ACT Chief Minister Katy Gallagher has outlined the Territory Government's priorities in 2011-12 across eight key service delivery areas, with 52 specific projects and 51 measurable targets.
Consultation period on Tasmanian education review starts
The Tasmanian Government has opened the consultation period of the state’s ‘Reviewing Our Education System’ after the budget announced that 20 public schools have been identified for possible closure.
O'Farrell offers ultimatum for redundant public sector jobs
New South Wales Premier Barry O’Farrell has offered a redundancy ultimatum for 390 public sector employees who he says are receiving a full wage despite not being employed in the area.
WA releases Kimberly Science and Conservation Strategy
The Western Australian Government has released the state’s Kimberly Science and Conservation Strategy, with funding of $63 million over five years.
Darling to head Queensland Environment portfolio
Member for Sandgate Vicky Darling has been endorsed by Queensland’s Caucus as the state’s Environment Minister after the departure of Kate Jones from the cabinet position.
NSW announces transparency reforms
NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell has announced a suite of policy reforms with an intention to “restore integrity to Government in NSW.”
NSW nominations to Legislative Assembly committees announced
The New South Wales Government has announced its nominations of MPs to chair the state’s Joint Parliamentary and Legislative Assembly committees.
SA Budget stokes strike threat
Cuts to South Australia's public sector's jobs and entitlements in the state's budget has resulted in threats of industrial action from the public sector's union.