Archived News for Professionals in State Government - November, 2012
The Queensland Government has convened the inaugural meeting of the Western Rivers Advisory Panel (WRAP) in Longreach.
SA outlines first response to SACE evaluation
The South Australian Government has outlined its response to the first South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) first evaluation.
Tasmania greenlights single water and sewerage authority
Legislation that will see the creation of a single water and sewerage body has passed through the Tasmanian Legislative Council.
First Living Victoria water policy kicks off
The Victorian Government has released the first draft initiative of the Living Victoria program, with State Minister for Water, Peter Walsh releasing the East Werribee Precinct Structure Plan (PSP).
NSW outlines property management reform
The New South Wales Government has flagged major reform to the management of its property portfolio after the Property Asset Utilisation Taskforce (PUAT) handed down its report earlier this week.
Browse gets the green nod
The Western Australian Government has granted environmental approval for the contentious Browse Liquefied Natural Gas Precinct at James Price Point, north of Broome.
Government opens new Flood Risk Portal
The Federal Government has opened the new one-stop-shop flood risk information service to assist the community, planners and insurers access the most up to date flood information about their local area.
NSW releases Draft freight strategy
The New South Wales Government has released its Draft Freight and Ports Strategy for public comment as the State moves to deal with the projected meteoric growth in freight over the coming decades.
Queensland green lights massive tourism hub
The Queensland Government has granted approval for the $1.4 billion integrated tourism and residential community at Ella Bar in far north Queensland.
Queensland releases 30 year agriculture plan for comment
The Queensland Government has released its 30-year agriculture plan for public comment and consultation, with State Minister for Agriculture, John McVeigh, encouraging agri-businesses and communities to have their say.
SA mining infrastructure study underway
Consulting firm Deloitte has been selected to complete a study into the long-term planning requirements for South Australia’s mining sector.
Victoria seeks feedback over ICT overhaul
The Victorian Government has announced it is seeking further industry feedback and involvement over its planned overhaul of its ICT procurement policy.
Airservices Australia releases Perth Airport report
Airservices Australia has released a study into the capacity of Perth Airport as part of a suite of measures into addressing delays and congestion.
Queensland announces electoral reform
The Queensland Government has passed legislation through Parliament that removes administrative funding for political parties and independent members.
Queensland announces town planning reform
The Queensland Government has announced that it has simplified guidelines for making and amending planning schemes following a council and industry feedback period.
SA announces introduces electoral reform legislation
The South Australian Government has introduced changes to the Electoral Act which it says will strengthen the state’s democracy.
Tasmania outlines preferred irrigation scheme
The Tasmanian Government has presented local landholders in the Dial Blythe region with the preferred option for the $12.7 million North-West irrigation scheme.
City of Canning report tabled by WA
The Western Australian Government has tabled a report of the eight-month long inquiry into the City of Canning's elected council, concluding there were systematic failures by the council.
Hastings Port studies begin
The Victorian Government has announced the start of two key studies into the proposed Hastings Port development.
Queensland teachers accept deal
The Queensland Teachers' Union (QTU) has announced it has accepted the State Government's proposed 2.7 per cent pay increase every year for the next three years.
R18+ classification passes SA Parliament
The South Australian Government has passed laws that will allow the creation of an R18+ classification for computer games, brining the classification system for video games into the same method used for film.