Archived News for Professionals in State Government - July, 2012
The Queensland Government has announced it will streamline the procurement process for the Moreton Bay Rail Link by bringing the delivery of the project under a single entity within the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.
“I met with Minister Anthony Albanese this morning and confirmed the Queensland Government is committed to this project to be delivered in partnership with the Federal Government and Moreton Bay Regional Council,” State Minister for Transport and Main Roads Scott Emerson said.
The project was previously split between the Department of Transport and Main Roads and Queensland Rail.
SA and NT show off resources potential
The South Australian and Northern Territory governments have joined forces to welcome delegates at the Australia China Resources Symposium, in a bid to show off their rapidly expanding minerals and energy sectors.
Victoria releases Latrobe Valley Roadmap
The Victorian Government has unveiled its long-term strategy to help guide the Latrobe Valley through future changes and challenges being imposed by the Federal Government’s carbon tax.
Brisbane to host G20 summit
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced Brisbane as the host city for the G20 Leaders Summit in 2014, the premier forum for global economic co-operation and decision making.
COAG holds first Regional Australia meeting
Commonwealth, State and Territory ministers responsible for regional development have attended the inaugural meeting of the COAG Standing Council on Regional Australia to discuss the ‘ambitious cooperative agenda’ to deliver real and lasting growth across regional Australia.
Federal Government signs RDA MoU with NT
The Federal and Northern Territory governments have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that cements a partnership approach to investment in Regional Development (RDA) NT.
NSW releases local government Action Plan
The New South Wales Government has released its long awaited Destination 2036 Action Plan, outlining the ‘new direction’ for local government in NSW and setting out how councils will deliver services to their communities in the future.
Queensland freight plan launches
Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Anthony Albanese, has attended the unveiling of the Mount Isa to Townsville Economic Zone: 50 Year Freight Infrastructure Plan, an ambitious long-term blueprint aimed at expanding the economic activity within the region almost six-fold to $84 billion within five years.
SA submits response to revised Basin Plan
The South Australian Government has submitted its formal response as part of the Murray-Darling Basin Ministerial Council’s feedback on the revised draft Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
SA unveils marine park zones
The South Australian Government has released the full set of proposed zones for the state’s 19 marine parks.
Queensland announces four new GOC directors
The Queensland Government has announced the appointment of new directors for four of the state’s Government Owned Corporations (GOC).
Queensland flags council funding reform
Queensland Minister for Local Government David Crisafulli has urged the state’s councils to find new ways to fund community infrastructure and services as the state grapples with its ‘crippling debt.’
Queensland intervenes in MRRT court challenge
The Queensland Government has announced it will intervene in the ongoing High Court Challenge to the Mineral Resources Rent Tax (MRRT) lodged by Fortescue Metals.
SA approves $900 million windfarm
The South Australian Government has announced it has granted final approval for the construction of the state’s largest windfarm.
WA launches NDIS like scheme
The Western Australian Government has launched a scheme that ‘embodies the key elements of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).’
Study highlights inequities in land use and conservation agreements
James Cook University researchers have produced a study into the ecological consequences and social inequities of conservation agreements offered by state governments.
Government announces next steps in Melbourne's planning
The Victorian Planning Minister, Matthew Guy, has met with local councils to discuss the next phase of consultation on the direction of Melbourne's planning future.
$27.8 million for SA in second round RDAF funding
The Federal Government has announced $27.8 million in funding for seven projects throughout South Australia as part of the second round of the Regional Development Australia Fund.
Report shows steady school improvement in Tasmania
Public education in Tasmania is continuing to show steady improvement over the past five years, according to a new report released earlier this week.
Future of Solar Dawn Project in doubt
The Queensland Government has terminated its $75 million funding deed to the 250 megawatt Solar Dawn project in Chinchilla and the future of the project is now uncertain.
Latrobe Valley Transition Committee releases report
The Latrobe Valley Transition Committee (LVTC) has released a report that aims to guide the ongoing diversification of Victoria’s Latrobe Valley economy.