Archived News for Professionals in State Government - November, 2011
The South Australian Government has announced the formation of a new urban development authority which will be tasked with overseeing all urban renewal projects from their outset.
The new body will consolidate a number of agencies responsible for land and housing development, including the Land Management Corporation, and will redeveop functions of Defence SA and strategic staff fromnHousing SA. It will work with Housing and Urban Development Minister Patrick Conlon to drive this renewal.
“This body will identify both land and public housing stock within our suburbs that will benefit from urban renewal,” Premier Jay Weatherill said.
Victorian bushfire reconstruction assistance extended
The Federal and Victorian governments have announced local governments rebuilding from the effects of the 2009 bushfire will have an additional year to claim funding.
WA launches Mid-West strategy
The Western Australian Government has released a public draft framework for its new regional planning and infrastructure development in the State’s Mid-West.
SA opens $16 million training tender
The South Australian Government has opened a $16 million tender fund for SA registered training organisations, industry and employers to train job seekers throughout the state.
Victoria keeps triple-A rating
Credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s has confirmed that Victoria will maintain its triple-A rating.
Main Roads WA receives sustainability recognition
Main Roads WA has achieved international recognition for its 2011 Annual Report’s public sustainability reporting and accountability processes.
NSW forms new transport agency
The New South Wales Government has established its new integrated transport agency, Transport for NSW.
WA Government releases Skilling WA report
The Western Australian Government has released a progress report on the first six months of the State Government’s Skilling WA Workforce development plan, finding ‘good progress’ is being made on meeting the state’s current and future skills demand.
Victoria expands eServices panel
The Victorian Government has announced an expansion of its eServices panel in a bid to develop more opportunities for local ICT companies and foster competition in the provision of ICT services to the government.
Weatherill at loggerheads with MDBA
South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill has cast doubt over the forthcoming Murray-Darling Basin Authority’s (MDBA) draft basin plan after he declared the buyback of 2,800 gigalitres to be inadequate.
$6.6 billion Kevin's Corner project EIS released
The Queensland Government has released the environmental impact statement (EIS) for the $6.6 billion Kevin's Corner coal mine project for public comment.
Queensland releases Renewable Energy Industry Development Plan
The Queensland Government has unveiled a plan to help attract and accelerate investment and development of the renewable energy industry and projects in Queensland.