Archived News for Professionals in State Government - September, 2012
The Tasmanian Government is calling for public submissions on a new issues paper that examines climate change adaptation measures in the state.
Tasmanian Bill to codify rights for those with mental health illnesses
A new Bill brought before the Tasmanian Parliament seeks to provide official recognition of human rights for those suffering with a mental illness.
Victoria seeks input for ICT strategy
The Victorian Government is seeking input from the public on a draft ICT strategy being developed the Victorian Information and Communications Advisory Committee (VICAC).
Water flows from Victoria's desalination plant
Drinking water has begun to flow from the new Victorian Desalination Plant through the 84 kilometre underground pipeline and into Melbourne’s Cardinia Reservoir.
Work begins on Tasmania's new Antarctic wharves
The Tasmanian Government has announced work has begun on the new $7 million redevelopment of the Macquarie Wharf Number 2 Shed, which will be able to host new Antarctic research vessels from China.
IPART calling for submissions on local government red tape reduction
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) is calling for public submissions for its review into local government red tape.
NCVER releases VET financial data
The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has released key financial information of the country’s vocational education and training (VET) system.
Plibersek 'extremely concerned' over Queensland cuts
Federal Minister for Health Tanya Plibersek has said she is extremely concerned over the Queensland Government’s $4.4 million per year cuts to health care grants.
Government announces funding for flood mapping
The Federal Government has announced the signing of a $5 million agreement between Geoscience Australia and Engineers Australia that will see a complete revision of the Australian Rainfall and Runoff guide, with an aim to achieve a better understanding of flood risks faced by communities.
Victorian development contributions advisory committee established
An independent advisory committee has been appointed by the Victorian Government to assist in delivering an "effective, transparent and simple" development contribution system across the state.
Auditor-General calls for more oversight
The New South Wales Auditor-General has released a report calling for better oversight and scrutiny of the State’s local councils.
QRA to be extended to 2014
Queensland Deputy Premier and Minister for Reconstruction Jeff Seeney announced today the Queensland Government would extend the term of the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) until June 2014.
RDA signed in South Australia
The Federal Government has announced the signing of a regional development agreement over the regional development of the Upper Spencer Gulf in South Australia.
ERA releases final costing draft report
Western Australia’s Economic Regulation Authority (ERA) has released its final Draft Report on costing and appropriate charges for the services of the Water Corporation, Aqwest and the Busselton Water Board.
Gladstone channel declared significant
The Queensland Government has announced the proposal to build a shipping channel in Gladstone Harbour has been declared a significant project by the state’s Coordinator-General.
Government moves to protect public servant entitlements
The Federal Government is urgently seeking to make an amendment to the Fair Work Act in a bid to protect the entitlements of thousands of redundant public servants.
Government introduces Water Amendment Bill
The Federal Government has introduced a bill aimed at assisting in delivering economic, social and environmental outcomes for the Murray Darling Basin.
Port of Cairns declared significant
The Queensland Coordinator-General has declared the proposed upgrade of the Port of Cairns a significant project, meaning it will now progress to its environment assessment stage.
WA approves Perth Stadium plan
The Western Government has released the new Perth Stadium Project Definition Plan (PDP), marking the end of the 12-month planning process and the start of the procurement phase.
Crunch time for Victorian insulation funding approaches
The Victorian Government has announced it is close to making a decision on whether to provide incentives for ceiling insulation under the Energy Saver Incentive Scheme after the recent public consultation period.
LNG Precinct legislation before WA Parliament
The Western Australian Government has introduced legislation before State Parliament that will ensure the Browse LNG Precinct is the only site that will process Browse Basin gas on the Kimberly coast.