Archived News for Professionals in State Government - September, 2011
Victoria's Port of Melbourne has recorded a seven per cent increase in container movements, handling a total of 2.39 million 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs), an average of about 6,500 containers per day.
Minister for Ports Denis Napthine said the figures, which were revealed in the Port of Melbourne of Melbourne Corporation (PoMC) annual report, represented a huge boost for the Victorian economy and supported thousands of Victorian jobs.
"The PoMC has reported a record-breaking year which also saw total trade rise by 5.8 per cent to 79.7 million revenue tonnes," Dr Napthine said.
New South Wales Budget overview
The New South Wales Government has announced a $2.8 billion spending package for aged care and disability services in the state's 2011-12 State Budget.
NSW to follow WA on royalties increase
The New South Wales Government has announced it will follow Western Australia's example and move to increase mining royalties.
Drought Pilot review published
The joint Western Australian and Federal Government Drought Pilot panel has published its drought policy platform into adapting and dealing with future droughts in the country.
Victoria releases health plan
The Victorian State Government has released the state's first ever Public Health and Wellbeing Plan which aims to address the state's increasing rates of chronic and preventable diseases.
Federal Government establishes Skills Standards Council
The Federal Government has announced the formation of the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC), which will act as a standards setting body for the vocational education and training (VET) sector with an aim to improve quality and consistency of VET regulation throughout the country.
Ambulance Victoria board replaced
The Victorian Health Minister, has sacked four members of the nine-member board of Ambulance Victoria, and announced the appointment of a new board which includes just two members of the outgoing board. Outgoing board members include former Labor MP John McQuilten, Bruce Levy, a senior executive at Medibank Private, Melbourne lawyer Jan Moffatt and Suzanne Ewart, an independent consultant who has worked with water companies and the RSPCA.