Archived News for Professionals in State Government
The Federal Government has announced that selected Western Australian schools will participate in the new Improving Literacy and Numeracy National Partnership (ILNNP).
Delays highlight need for reform says Hazzard
Constant delays in council approval times for new housing, renovations and commercial construction highlights the ‘urgent need for a new planning system in NSW’ State Minister for Planning Brad Hazzard has said.
Queensland anti-greentape measures come into effect
The Queensland Government’s Greentape Reduction Act has come into effect over this week, with the Government claiming that small businesses will start ‘saving thousands of dollars’.
Search is on for Fed Square extension
The Victorian Government has invited businesses to submit their proposals for the extension of Melbourne’s iconic Federation Square.
Victoria to get $37 million boost to mental health services
Victoria will receive an additional $37 million in funding over four years to deliver new initiatives under the Commonwealth-State National Partnership Agreement Supporting Mental Health Reform.
Wiluna Uranium project gets the nod
Western Australia is set to get its first uranium mine after the Federal Government granted environmental approval to the Wiluna uranium project.
$320 million for homelessness services
The Federal Government has announced a $320 million agreement with the states and territories which will ensure the continued provision of vital homelessness services.
Victoria announces 20 year rail plan
Public Transport Victoria (PTV) has released the state’s first detailed network development plan for Melbourne’s metropolitan rail system in over 40 years.
Victoria approves housing precinct project
The Victorian Government has announced it has approved a key precinct structure plan for the Geelong area, which it claims will result in a $2 billion investment in the local building and housing area.
Boom time for WA population
Western Australia's population reached 2.45 million at 30 September 2012, an annual increase of 3.4 per cent (81,700 people), according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Cairns Airport upgrade gets the go ahead
The Queensland Government has announced it has granted planning approval for the $1 billion, 20-year redevelopment plan of the Cairns Airport.
NT to challenge deposit court ruling
The Northern Territory Government has announced it will challenge a recent Federal court ruling which ruled the existing container deposit scheme (CDS) as illegal.
Queensland to review Barron Water Plan
The Queensland Government has announced it will conduct a full review into the Barron Water Resource Plan in a bid to examine the allocation and management of water in the Upper Barron.
Tasmania announces Asia Education Strategy
The Tasmanian Government has announced it is developing an Asia Education Strategy in a bid to ‘take advantage’ of the opportunities presented in the Asian Century.
Adelaide desal plant officially open for business
The South Australian Government has announced the official opening of the Adelaide Desalination Plant, with Premier Jay Weatherill describing the plant as an ‘insurance policy against future droughts’.
NT outlines power and water plans
The Northern Territory Government has outlined its new plan for the future of the Territory’s Power and Water Corporation (PWC).
SA formally recognises Aboriginal peoples
The South Australian Government has successfully passed legislation through Parliament to formally recognise the Aboriginal people in the State’s constitution.
Bowen pipeline gets the nod
Queensland’s Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (EHP) has announced it has given environmental approval to the proposed billion dollar Bowen coal seam gas pipeline.
Government introduces asbestos agency legislation
The Federal Government has introduced legislation before Parliament that seeks to establish the new Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency.
New Council to drive SA mining
The South Australian Government has announced the formation of a new advisory council to oversee the development of the Mining Industry Participation Office (MIPO) initiative.
SA to tackle living costs
The South Australian Government has it will move to tackle the rising cost of living in the state, specifically addressing what it calls life-changing events, housing expenses and concessions.