Archived News for Professionals in State Government
The construction of two major wind farms have had a significant benefit for the regional Victorian economy, according to energy giant AGL.
Brumby named Reform Council Chair
Former Victorian Premier John Brumby has been named as the new Chair of the COAG Reform Council for a three year tenure.
NSW strikes NDIS deal
New South Wales will soon roll out the Federal Government's National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) after a deal was struck between State and Federal governments to see the scheme rolled out in 2018.
NSW launches disability strategy
The New South Wales Government has launched a new strategy that it promises will deliver a different perspective on disability and accessibility issues.
Origin opens new plant
Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu has officially opened Origin’s $810 million Mortlake Power Station, the largest of it's kind in the State.
Panel releases final GST review
The Federal Government has welcomed the final report of the independent GST Distribution Review.
Port of Cairns EIS detailed
The Queensland Coordinator-General’s has released the terms of reference for the environmental impact statement (EIS) for the proposed upgrade to the Port of Cairns.
Queensland moves to unlock mineral bounty
The Queensland Government has announced it will begin investigating ways to unlock as estimated $4 billion worth of natural mineral resources in the north west of the state.
Queensland releases CSG/LNG compliance plan
The Queensland Government has released a compliance plan to regulate the Coal Seam Gas to Liquefied Natural Gas industry in 2013.
Government launches Kickstart initiative
The Federal Government has officially launched its $57.5 Kickstart initiative aimed at encouraging Western Australian employers to take on new apprentices to help address the State's growing trade skill shortage.
SA releases metro vision
Following extensive State and local government consultation, the South Australian Government has released its Metropolitan Growth Project, which will form the basis of future development in metropolitan areas hugging the Adelaide CBD.
Telstra to build new cloud centre in Melbourne
Telstra has announced plans to construct a $100 million cloud centre in Melbourne's south east.
Governments throw Port Pirie $350 million lifeline
The Federal and South Australian Governments have reached an in-principle agreement with Nyrstar to fund the transformation of the Port Pirie smelter into an advanced poly-metallic processing and recovery facility.
SA to recognise Aboriginal people
South Australia has pre-empted the Federal Government after introducing a Bill before State Parliament that would formally recognise the State’s Aboriginal peoples in the State Constitution.
Victoria turns the tap on IWCM funding
The Victorian Government has opened a $50 million fund aimed at supporting the development of iIntegrated Water Cycle Management (IWCM) projects across the State under the Living Victoria initiative.
Queensland outlines VET vision
The Queensland Government has outlined its planned revitalisation of the State’s Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector.
NSW releases roadmap for procurement reform
The New South Wales Government has released a reform plan for the State Government procurement strategy.
Victoria outlines building industry regulation reform
The Victorian Government has announced it introduce sweeping reforms to the oversight of the state's building industry regulation to meet 21st century requirements.
Queensland passes mining reforms to boost certainty
The Queensland Government has passed legislative reforms through State Parliament that it says will provide greater certainty for the mining and exploration sectors.
SA marine parks take effect
The South Australian network of 19 new Marine Parks has officially taken effect, with the State Government welcoming the move, saying it will better protect the state’s marine environment for the future.
South Australia to get ICAC
The South Australian Government has announced it will get an Independent Commissioner Against Corruption (ICAC) by the middle of next year after the State Opposition lent its support to the Bill’s passage earlier this week.