Archived News for Professionals in State Government
The Victorian Government has released the project proponents for a series of massive infrastructure projects in Melbourne, which it says will transform travel around the city.
SA responds to health review
The South Australian Government has announced its formal response to the recommendations of the McCann review of the state’s non-hospital based services.
WA announces new look cabinet
Western Australian Premier Colin Barnett has announced the State Government’s new cabinet, welcoming five new Ministers to the front bench.
Queensland passes mining reform
The Queensland Government has passed legislation which it says will bring the state’s resource legislation ‘into the 21st century’.
Queensland to conduct body corporate review
Queensland’s Attorney-General, Jarrod Bleijie, has announced he will conduct a full review of the Body Corporate and Community Management Act, forming part of a broader review of property laws after amendments passed Parliament earlier this week.
Victoria announces telecommunications purchasing reform
The Victorian Government has announced it is currently undertaking market consultation as part of a new approach to the purchasing and management of telecommunications assets by the State Government.
Victoria releases climate resilience plan
The Victorian Government has tabled its Climate Change Adaptation Plan before State Parliament, with State Minister for Climate Change, Ryan Smith, saying that it will provide for improved climate risk planning, strong leadership and partnerships with local government.
Committee hands down Queensland uranium report
Queensland’s Uranium Mining Implementation Committee has handed down its final report outlining how the uranium industry should be re-established in Queensland.
NT to continue container scheme
The Northern Territory Government has announced it will continue its Container Deposit Scheme for a further eight weeks while it mounts a challenge against the Federal Court’s decision that concluded companies did not have to comply with the scheme.
Queensland details $450 million roads management plan
The Queensland Government has announced the state’s road industry is set to receive further details for a planned injection of up to $450 million in asset management contracts.
Victoria green lights Australia 108
Melbourne will be home to the tallest sky-scraper in the Southern Hemisphere after State Minister for Planning, Matthew Guy, officially gave the project his seal of approval.
LGNSW grills minister over early intervention
Local Government NSW (LGNSW) has held an urgent meeting with the Minister of Local Government today and demanded the deferral of the NSW Government’s Early Intervention Bill until all details of the proposed legislation are publicly released.
NT to reduce power and water price hikes
The newly minted Chief Minister of the Northern Territory, Adam Gillies, has announced that the proposed 30 per cent increases to power prices will be reduced to 20 per cent.
Policies strangling energy innovation says consortium
A consortium of some of the nation’s most influential groups has publicly expressed its concern over the nation’s energy policies, saying that a clear, evidence based policy platform must be developed in order to cater for the nation’s energy demand.
Queensland sells down Aurizon holding
The Queensland Government has announced it will sell $806 million worth of shares in rail logistics giant Aurizon, saying the deal will ‘maximise benefits’ for Queensland taxpayers.
SA releases economic statement
The South Australian Government has released an Economic Statement which Premier Jay Weatherill has described as a ‘full and candid’ picture of the State’s economy.
Victoria announces Campaspe River funding
The Victorian Government has announced it will triple environmental water entitlements for the Campaspe River under the $3.73 million Caring for the Campaspe project.
Victoria announces preferred rail route
A rail line along Melbourne’s Eastern Freeway, connecting the Doncaster Park-and-Ride with the Hurtsbridge line at Collingwood is the most viable option, according to a new report.
Victoria announces water purchase program
The Federal and Victorian Governments have announced a new voluntary strategic purchase program for eligible irrigators under the Goulburn-Murray Water Connections Project.
Victoria starts $1.6 billion port redevelopment
The Victorian Government has announced that construction has commenced on the $1.6 billion Port Capacity Project at Melbourne’s Webb Dock.
Melbourne acknowledges $28 billion mental goldmine
The City of Melbourne has announced it has thrown its full support behind the key findings of a comprehensive knowledge industries report, which concluded that the city's 'knowledge economy' has reached $28 billion in worth.