Archived News for Professionals in State Government - April, 2013
The Victorian Government has officially begun calling for industry submissions on the Federation Square East site.
Flood repair applications nears $1 billion
The Queensland Government has announced that the state’s councils have applied for nearly $1 billion worth of funding from the $80 million Betterment Fund initiative.
NSW ICT procurement consultation kicks off
The New South Wales Government has invited members of the ICT sector and broader general public to have their say on the formation of a new ICT use and procurement policy.
Queensland receives final audit report
The Queensland Government has published its official response to the impressive 155 recommendations contained within the much awaited Independent Commission of Audit’s Final Report.
SA announces new literacy and numeracy strategy
South Australia has launched its new Numeracy and Literacy Strategy over the last week, with the State Government claiming that it will see a significant improvement to NAPLAN results and will set annual academic targets and deliver increased information sharing with parents.
Act now on budget problems urges Grattan Institute
The Federal Government could soon be facing budget deficits of up to $60 billion a year, according to a new Grattan Institute report into the health of the nation’s finances.
Forestry legislation passes Tassie Parliament
The Tasmanian Government has announced the passing of legislation through the State Parliament which delivers protection for 137,000 hectares of forest with high conservation value, including the iconic areas of Tyenna, Hastings, Picton and the Upper Florentine.
New treatment plant officially open for business
The new $94 million water treatment plan in Corio, Victoria has officially opened for business, and is set to save en estimated 2 billion litres of drinking water every year.
Queensland announces drought support
The Queensland Government has declared 13 Local Government Areas drought stricken, which collectively represent a third of the entire state.
Queensland promises IR transparency
The Queensland Government has announced new industrial relations laws which it says will introduce much needed transparency for the sector.
Queensland rules out hospital privatisation
The Queensland Government has promised it won’t privatise any existing public hospitals in the state, following the delivery of the final Commission of Audit Report earlier this week.
Queensland to establish statutory rail authority
Queensland will have a new statutory rail authority after the State Government successfully passed legislation creating the Queensland Rail Transit Authority earlier this week.
Sydney named Australia's densest
Sydney is home to all four of the nation’s most densely populated areas, all surrounding the city’s central business district according to the latest figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Work set to begin on Darwin expansion
Darwin International Airport (DIA) has confirmed that work will begin on the $60 million expansion of the facility by the end of May this year.
$36 million to extend Docklands tramline
The Victorian Government has announced it has given the green light for a $36 million public transport project for the delivery of increased tram services to Melbourne’s Docklands precinct.
ACCC calls for airport rethink
The nation’s airports will need a drastic increase in infrastructure investment in order to cater for the projected booms in passenger number, a new report from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has found.
Pimlico to Teven upgrade open for tender
The Federal Government has announced the tender to deliver the Pimlico to Teven Pacific Highway upgrade is now open, with interested companies now having until 29 May to submit their bids.
Qenos open for business in Melbourne
Chinese petrochemical and plastics giant Qenos has officially opened its new $195 million manufacturing centre in Melbourne’s west.
Santos commits to NT exploration
Energy giant Santos has announced it has committed to a $100 million drilling and appraisal program over the coming 12 months in the onshore Mereenie field in the Northern Territory.
IPART releases draft pricing scheme
New South Wales gas and electricity customers will see a electricity price increase of 3 per cent and an average gas price increase of 8.6 per cent under the proposed pricing structure released by the NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART).
SA kicks in $5 million for Port Pirie study
The South Australian Government has announced it will contribute $5 million towards the funding of a feasibility study into the proposed upgrade of Nyrstar’s Port Pirie operations.