Archived News for Professionals in State Government

The Victorian Government has appointed career public servant Lynne Bertolini as the State's inaugural Freedom of Information (FoI) Commissioner.

$30 million water upgrade for Huon Valley water supply

The jointly funded $30 million upgrade and expansion of Southern Water’s Huon Valley water supply infrastructure has been given the go ahead.

EOIs to be called for new cruise ship terminal

The Queensland Government and Gold Coast Council have announced they are planning to call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) to develop an international cruise ship terminal and associated development on the Gold Coast.

Feds back NT Gove pipeline

The Federal Government has backed a plan by the Northern Territory Government to construct a gas pipeline to Gove.

Government releases Energy White Paper

The Federal Government has released it’s long awaited Energy White Paper, which is due to form the centrepiece of the country’s future energy policy.

NT flags review of Power and Water Corporation

The Northern Territory Government has announced it will conduct a comprehensive review of the state-owned Power and Water Corporation, after findings emerged that showed it to be in dire financial straights.

NT on the edge of debt black hole

The Northern Territory’s debt stands to explode to $6.2 billion from $2.7 billion over the forward estimates period unless there is a significant change in financial direction, according to the latest findings posted by the Territory Government.

Queensland outlines red tape reduction plan

The Queensland Office of Best Practice has handed down its Interim Report on ways the best ways to cut onerous red tape and regulation by 20 per cent.

Skills and Training Taskforce releases final report

The Queensland Skills and Training Taskforce has handed down its final report, identifying key strategies to be used to improve the match between training and job outcomes for individuals and employers.

Solar panels to blow out electricity bills says Queensland

The Queensland Competition Authority (ACA) has released research that suggests that rooftop solar costs are projected to add over $240, or 12 per cent, to the average electricity bills within five years.

Victoria seeking EOIs over gas plan

The Victorian Government has announced it is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOIS) in delivering Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) technologies to expand access to natural gas throughout the state.

WA releases Royalties for Region report

The Western Australian Government has tabled a progress report on the Royalties for Regions program for the 2011/12 period.

WA signs gas JV

The Western Australian Government has signed the Natural Gas (Canning Basin Joint Venture) Agreement with JV partners Buru Energy and Mitsubishi Corporation.

Government announces transfer of business amendments

The Federal Government has passed amendments to the Fair Work Act that apply transfer of business rules to protect the entitlements of state public sector employees in Queensland, NSW, South Australia and Tasmania through Parliament.

Melbourne Water releases five-year pricing plan

Melbourne Water has submitted its final 2013 Water Plan to the Victorian Essential Services Commission (ESC), outlining proposed investment, service provision and prices for the next five years following 1 July next year.

Queensland stays the course with exploration

The Queensland Government has moved to reassure resources companies that it will continue to pursue policies and initiatives aimed at encouraging growth and exploration in the sector across the State.

Royalties funding to target infrastructure

The Queensland Government has announced the first round of projects under the pilot Royalties for Regions initiative, with the majority of the funding targeting road infrastructure.

Burke delivers Murray plan feedback

Federal Water Minister, Tony Burke, has delivered his feedback to the Murray Darling Basin Authority on the recently revised Basin Plan, confirming the Federal Government's support for the new 3,200 gigalitre benchmark.

Government releases draft framework accreditation

The Federal Government has released the draft Framework of Standards for Accreditation under national environmental law.

Government releases wildlife corridors plan

The Federal Government has announced the release of the National Wildlife Corridors Plan, an initiative aimed at ' reconnecting the Australian landscape through a network of wildlife corridors across Australia.'