Archived News for Professionals in State Government - February, 2013
The Federal Government has sent final letters to State and Territory Governments detailing the final offers of the Commonwealth’s contribution towards the pay increases for Social and Community Services (SACS) awarded in last year’s Fair Work Australia’s equal pay case.
Government announces Industry Innovation Precincts
The Federal Government has announced it will contribute $504 million to establish 10 new Industry Innovation Precincts in an attempt to drive productivity, improve connections between business and the research sector and modernise the country’s industry to compete more successfully in global markets.
Queensland extends workcover review
The Queensland Parliament has extended the reporting date for the parliamentary committee conducting the review into the workers’ compensation scheme to May 23 this year.
South Australia to review planning system
The South Australian Government has announced it will overhaul the state’s planning system in a bid to establish Adelaide as ‘one of the world’s great small cities’.
Victoria welcomes local input for metropolitan future
The Victorian Minister for Planning, Matthew Guy, has urged Melbourne’s metropolitan councils to continue to take a leading role in the ongoing community consultation over planning for Melbourne’s growth and development over the next 40 years.
NHVR Bill passes Queensland Parliament
12 separate pieces of Federal and State legislation spanning 8,000 pages will now be consolidated into a single law after the Queensland Government passed the Heavy Vehicle National Law Amendment Bill through State Parliament.
North-west Tasmania set to boom
Mineral exports coming through the Burnie port are set to boom after the Riley mine in the North West Coast of the State comes online.
Queensland announces ministerial appointments
The Queensland Government has announced Ian Walker as the new State Minister for Science, Information Technology, Innovation and the Arts, with Rob Molhoek taking the position of Assistant Minister for Planning Reform and Tarnya Smith named the new Assistant Minister for Child Safety.
Queensland kicks of flood consultation
The Queensland Government has announced it will begin consulting with industry and local government bodies to ensure that legal protection for councils from inappropriate development on flood prone land.
Tasmania announces major local government reforms
The Tasmanian Government has announced a package of major local government reforms that include new set terms for mayors and full council elections.
FIFO practice a 'cancer' finds Committee
The Rural Australian Committee has handed down its report into fly-in-fly-out work practices, slamming it as a “cancer on the bush.”
Government announces new bushfire CRC
The Federal Government has announced it will contribute $47 million for the establishment of a new Bushfire and Natural Hazards Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) from 1 July.
Government releases smarter schools progress report
The Federal Government has released the 2012 progress report for the rollout of the $2.5 billion Smart Schools National Partnerships program, while announcing the next round of instalments of funding to be paid to the states and territories.
New CEO for Hastings development authority
Former Australian Defence Force Command, Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Mike Lean has been named as the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of the Port of Hastings Development Authority.
NT to supply gas to Gove
The Northern Territory Government has announced it will release enough gas to keep the Gove alumina refinery open for the next 10 years.
Queensland approves oil shale industry
The Queensland Government has announced that it will allow the development of a commercial oil shale industry under ‘strict environmental conditions’.
SA strikes teacher pay deal
The South Australian Government has struck an agreement with the state’s school teachers that will see a 3 per cent per annum pay rise and more maternity leave as part of the latest enterprise agreement.
Tasmania launches investment tool
The Tasmania Government has launched a new online tool to provide an up-to-date bird’s-eye view of development throughout the state.
Government grants conditional approval for projects
The Federal Government has granted conditional approval to the Maules Creek and Boggabri mine proposals, as well as the Gloucester coal seam methane gas project.
Queensland names more Shires to receive support
The Queensland Government has announced a number of new Shires that will receive funding under the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA).
SA to support IronClad proposal
The South Australian Government has announced it will support a proposal by IronClad to reshape its transport plan for linking the Wilcherry Hill mine to port facilities on the Eyre Peninsula.