Archived News for Professionals in State Government - June, 2012
The Western Australian Government has announced the appointment of a steering committee to oversee the development of the proposed Pilbara Maritime CUF (PMCUF) in the state’s North-West region.
The PMCUF steering committee will be chaired by Richard Muirhead and will include representatives from the departments of Commerce, Regional development and Lands, State Development and Transport, together with members from LandCorp and the Port Headland and Dampier Port Authorities.
“The Pilbara Maritime Common Use Facility is a concept that was developed in response to increasing demand for facilities to service both the offshore oil and gas market and the defence industry in the region,” Minister for Finance and Commerce Simon O’Brien said.
Inquiry into NSW dams
The NSW Legislative Council’s State Development Committee has received terms of reference for an inquiry into the adequacy of water storages in NSW.
Roper Bar awarded significant status
The Northern Territory Government has announced that the Western Desert Resources’ $180 millionRoper Bar Iron Ore project has been awarded major project status.
Federal Government announces aged $57.5 million for aged care
The Federal Government has announced $57.5 million in funding for aged care to be split between Victoria and New South Wales.
NSW awards Inner West Light Rail Extension contract
The New South Wales Government has announced it has awarded the contract for the design and construction of Sydney’s Inner West Light Rail Extension to John Holland. The company will be responsible for the detailed design and construction of the main infrastructure elements of the light rail project.
Victoria TAFE cuts raise Federal ire
The Federal Government has warned ‘the clock is now ticking’ on up to 2000 Victorian jobs after the Victorian Government announced its plans to cut $300 million from the state’s training organisations.
WA announces non-government teacher salary boost
The Western Australian Government has announced teachers working in the state’s non-government sector will flow-on benefits from the State Government’s recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement with public school teachers.
WA announces SuperTown funding
The Western Australian Government has announced nearly $80 million in funding for the state’s nine ‘SuperTowns’ through the Royalties for Regions scheme. The funding will see the towns receive funding grants to upgrade community facilities, undertake environmental works and develop new investment opportunities.