Archived News for Professionals in State Government - June, 2013
The University of Melbourne is announcing the launch of the new Melbourne School of Government (MSoG), which it hopes will provide the Asia Pacific’s next crop of political leaders.
Judicial job cuts hit NSW courts
The newly released NSW State Budget holds some dire news for workers in the judicial system, with word up to 100 jobs will be cut from the Attorney-General’s Department.
Feds offer WA $2.8 billion education carrot
The Federal Government is urging Western Australia to accept a revised funding model of under the National Plan for School Improvement, which it claims will deliver $2.8 billion over six years.
Mining boost for NSW and SA
The NSW and SA mining industries will join forces to boost exploration, infrastructure and economic development through a new agreement signed by the states.
NSW announces waste reduction funding
72 New South Wales councils will share in $38.7 million in State Government funding to help them improve resource recovery, tackle waste and improve their local environment.
Queensland reforms health ICT system
The Queensland State Government is replacing its Hospital and Health Services accounting software with new system it says will put Queensland in line with National Health Reform guidelines.
Victoria to cut red tape for major projects
The Victorian Government has announced red tape cuts which it says will deliver a streamlined approval process to the delivery of major projects throughout the state.
Parliament green lights local government changes
The nation’s Parliament has overwhelmingly voted in support of the proposed changes to the Constitution to recognise local government.
Queensland calls for comment on water plans
The Queensland Government is calling on the community of the Gladstone region to submit their views on two new draft water resource plans (WRPs) being prepared for the Boyne River Basin.
SA launches high-tech hub
The South Australian Government has announced a new partnership between the business community and the Government to deliver a purpose-built technology hub.
$100 million for better South Australian roads
The South Australian Government has announced it will commit $100 million to fund to improve road safety across the state in this year’s Budget.
Queensland seeks comment over Bowen Basin
The Queensland Government is calling for community feedback on Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed $1.76 billion Byerwen Coal Mine, north of the Bowen Basin.
Victoria holds East West Link meetings
The Victorian Government has announced it has met with national and international organisations interested in the delivery of stage one of the East West Link.
Victoria signs up to IGA
The Victorian Government has signed up to the Inter-Governmental Agreement for the Murray Darling Basin Plan’s implementation and an associated funding agreement.
Queensland promises transparency
The Queensland Government has passed new legislation that it says will promote greater transparency and accountability of industrial organisations.
Queensland releases 2040 agriculture strategy
The Queensland Government has released a new agriculture strategy which will aim to help double the state’s agricultural output by 2040.
$4.2 billion for Queensland flood recovery
The Queensland Government has announced $4.2 billion will be allocated in the 2013-14 State Budget to rebuild the state after this year’s floods, with $2.1 billion of that going to road rebuilding.
$80 million for Queensland NRM
The Queensland Government has announced $80 million dollars for natural resource management (NRM) in the State’s budget.
Queensland to deliver best practice approvals framework
The Queensland Government and Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) have announced they are working together on a new program aimed at developing a best practice development approval process.
Queensland's finances take a battering
In what may go down as the most insensitive piece of political word play this year, Queensland Treasurer Tim Nicholls has admitted that his state’s journey back to surplus has been ‘blown off course’ by ex-Tropical Cyclone Oswald.
Southern Council committee hands down new schemes
The Tasmanian Southern Council’s management committee has handed down a set of new schemes for all southern Tasmanian council, which represents a major step in the overhaul of the state’s planning system according to Deputy Premier Bryan Green.