Archived News for Professionals in State Government - April, 2013
The Victorian Government has outlined its new Gippsland Lakes Environmental Strategy plan, outlining a range of strategies the Government says will protect the region’s iconic lakes.
Victoria releases regional and rural policy tool
The Victorian Government has released a new strategy which it claims will see an increased regional and rural focus of the state’s public servants and policy making.
Governor Bashir to step down
New South Wales Governor, Marie Bashir, has confirmed she will be stepping down from the role in September next year.
Melbourne water bills set to soar
Melbournians can expect to see significant hikes to their water bills over the next financial year following the final decision by the market regulator.
Musselroe Wind Farm online
The Tasmanian Government has announced the first turbines at the new Musselroe Wind Farm have begun generating energy into the Tasmanian electricity grid.
NSW councils in dire financial straights
A large number of councils in New South Wales are in dire financial straights, with 25 per cent classified as being in a ‘weak’ or ‘very weak’ financial state according to a new report prepared by NSW TCorp for the State Government.
NSW releases response to insolvencies inquiry
The New South Wales Government has released its official response to the Inquiry Into Construction Industry Insolvency.
NSW signs up to Gonski
New South Wales has become the first state to sign up to the Federal Government’s contentious Gonski reforms of school funding.
Panel hands down local government review paper
The NSW Independent Local Government Review Panel has handed down its discussion paper into the proposed future directions of the state’s local government sector.
Tasmania releases climate discussion paper
Tasmanians now have the opportunity to help form the State Government’s climate change following the release of a new issues paper.
Act now on congestion warns auditor
A lack of any coherent, statewide management plan for congestion is contributing to increased costs and productivity loss, according to a new report released by the Victoria Auditor General’s Office (VAGO).
SA and Victoria push for local car fleet
The South Australian and Victorian Governments have formed a united front at the recent Council of Australian Government meeting in an effort to get Federal and State governments to use a majority of Australian made vehicles in their fleets.
Victoria releases buying best practice guidelines
The Victorian Government has promised that rate payers will be getting the ‘best value’ following the release of the Victorian Local Government Best Practice Procurement Guidelines 2013.
Feds announce closing the gap funding
The Federal Government has announced it will deliver $777 million to fund its share of the renewed National Partnership on Closing the Gap in Indigenous Health Outcomes for a further three years ending in June 2016.
Waiting times on the increase finds AIHW
The average waiting time for elective surgery is continuing to hover at around 36 days, according to the latest figures released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
NSW releases new planning paper
The New South Wales Government has announced the release of a new Planning White Paper, which Premier Barry O’Farrell says will result in the ‘biggest overhaul of the State’s planning system in over 30 years’.
NSW to woo international investment
The New South Wales Government has unveiled a new strategy aimed at wooing international investment, upping exports and creating new jobs.
Queensland announces health shakeup
The Queensland Government has announced ‘sweeping changes’ to the administration of health complaints in Queensland, following two reports tabled in State Parliament earlier this week.
Queensland flood damage tops $2.5 billion
Queensland is looking to foot a $2.5 billion clean up bill for the flood events of 2013, according to State Treasurer Tim Nicholls.
Queensland tables TAFE reform
The Queensland Government has tabled legislation before Parliament that will see TAFE Queensland established as a new independent statutory body.
Tasmania postpones elections
The Tasmanian Government has announced it will postpone the state’s local government elections to coincide with major reforms in the sector.