Archived News for Professionals in State Government

The Victorian Government has tabled its Climate Change Adaptation Plan before State Parliament, with State Minister for Climate Change, Ryan Smith, saying that it will provide for improved climate risk planning, strong leadership and partnerships with local government.

Committee hands down Queensland uranium report

Queensland’s Uranium Mining Implementation Committee has handed down its final report outlining how the uranium industry should be re-established in Queensland.

NT to continue container scheme

The Northern Territory Government has announced it will continue its Container Deposit Scheme for a further eight weeks while it mounts a challenge against the Federal Court’s decision that concluded companies did not have to comply with the scheme.

Queensland details $450 million roads management plan

The Queensland Government has announced the state’s road industry is set to receive further details for a planned injection of up to $450 million in asset management contracts.

Victoria green lights Australia 108

Melbourne will be home to the tallest sky-scraper in the Southern Hemisphere after State Minister for Planning, Matthew Guy, officially gave the project his seal of approval.

LGNSW grills minister over early intervention

Local Government NSW (LGNSW) has held an urgent meeting with the Minister of Local Government today and demanded the deferral of the NSW Government’s Early Intervention Bill until all details of the proposed legislation are publicly released.

NT to reduce power and water price hikes

The newly minted Chief Minister of the Northern Territory, Adam Gillies, has announced that the proposed 30 per cent increases to power prices will be reduced to 20 per cent.

Policies strangling energy innovation says consortium

A consortium of some of the nation’s most influential groups has publicly expressed its concern over the nation’s energy policies, saying that a clear, evidence based policy platform must be developed in order to cater for the nation’s energy demand.

Queensland sells down Aurizon holding

The Queensland Government has announced it will sell $806 million worth of shares in rail logistics giant Aurizon, saying the deal will ‘maximise benefits’ for Queensland taxpayers.

SA releases economic statement

The South Australian Government has released an Economic Statement which Premier Jay Weatherill has described as a ‘full and candid’ picture of the State’s economy.

Victoria announces Campaspe River funding

The Victorian Government has announced it will triple environmental water entitlements for the Campaspe River under the $3.73 million Caring for the Campaspe project.

Victoria announces preferred rail route

A rail line along Melbourne’s Eastern Freeway, connecting the Doncaster Park-and-Ride with the Hurtsbridge line at Collingwood is the most viable option, according to a new report.

Victoria announces water purchase program

The Federal and Victorian Governments have announced a new voluntary strategic purchase program for eligible irrigators under the Goulburn-Murray Water Connections Project.

Victoria starts $1.6 billion port redevelopment

The Victorian Government has announced that construction has commenced on the $1.6 billion Port Capacity Project at Melbourne’s Webb Dock.

Melbourne acknowledges $28 billion mental goldmine

The City of Melbourne has announced it has thrown its full support behind the key findings of a comprehensive knowledge industries report, which concluded that the city's 'knowledge economy' has reached $28 billion in worth.

Mills steps aside as Giles take top NT job

Beleaguered Northern Territory Chief Minister, Terry Mills, has announced he has stepped down from the job after Local Government Minister Adam Giles successfully orchestrated the coup following a chaotic week in the Territory.

Queensland secures $80 million 'betterment' fund

The Queensland Government has announced the formation of an $80 million 'betterment' fund aimed at ending the 'madness of replacing vulnerable infrastructure' with replicas that are destroyed in flooding.

Victoria confirms airport rail link

The Victorian Government has confirmed the planned route for the construction of the new Melbourne Airport rail link after assessing 80 proposals for the project.

Feds pledge water protection

The Federal Government has announced it will implement greater environmental protection for water resources impacted by coal seam gas and large coal mining developments.

NSW shows its environment some love

New South Welshman are unabashed lovers of the environment, with the majority of the state's population pitching into help clean up the environment in one way or another.