Archived News for Professionals in State Government
The Federal Government has passed amendments to the Fair Work Act that apply transfer of business rules to protect the entitlements of state public sector employees in Queensland, NSW, South Australia and Tasmania through Parliament.
Melbourne Water releases five-year pricing plan
Melbourne Water has submitted its final 2013 Water Plan to the Victorian Essential Services Commission (ESC), outlining proposed investment, service provision and prices for the next five years following 1 July next year.
Queensland stays the course with exploration
The Queensland Government has moved to reassure resources companies that it will continue to pursue policies and initiatives aimed at encouraging growth and exploration in the sector across the State.
Royalties funding to target infrastructure
The Queensland Government has announced the first round of projects under the pilot Royalties for Regions initiative, with the majority of the funding targeting road infrastructure.
Burke delivers Murray plan feedback
Federal Water Minister, Tony Burke, has delivered his feedback to the Murray Darling Basin Authority on the recently revised Basin Plan, confirming the Federal Government's support for the new 3,200 gigalitre benchmark.
Government releases draft framework accreditation
The Federal Government has released the draft Framework of Standards for Accreditation under national environmental law.
Government releases wildlife corridors plan
The Federal Government has announced the release of the National Wildlife Corridors Plan, an initiative aimed at ' reconnecting the Australian landscape through a network of wildlife corridors across Australia.'
New Ombudsman for NT
The Northern Territory Government has announced the appointment of Peter Shoyer as the Territory’s new Ombudsman.
Queensland releases draft Barrier Reef ports strategy
The Queensland Government has released the Great Barrier Reef Ports Strategy, outlining the State Government’s approach to future port development and planning in the Great Barrier Reef region.
SACS pay rise passes Parliament
The Federal Government has hailed the passage of legislation through Parliament that locks in equal pay increases for 150,000 social and community services (SACS) workers.
Government announces Riverland support
The Federal Government has announced additional funding for water projects and industry support in the Riverland area of South Australia.
King steps down from Power and Water Corporation
Judith King has announced her resignation as Director of the Northern Territory’s Power and Water Corporation, having served in the role since 2000.
Murray amendments pass lower house
The Federal Government’s amendments to the Water Act which set the provision for an additional 450 gigalitres of environmental flow for the Murray-Darling, have passed the house of representatives.
Queensland seeks more input on Kevin's Corner
The Queensland Government has announced it is seeking additional feedback on environmental investigations into the proposed $4.2 billion Kevin’s Corner Coal Project in the Galilee Basin.
Queensland announces uranium committee
The Queensland Government has announced the membership of the Uranium Implementation Committee tasked with establishing the best-practice framework for the recommencement of uranium mining in the State.
SA announces health report response
The South Australian Government has outlined its response to the recommendations made in three external reports on potential savings and efficiency gains to the State’s health system.
Synchrotron deal signed
The Federal and Victorian Governments have announced an agreement that will see the Australian Synchrotron come under the authority of the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO).
Victoria releases draft waterway management strategy
The Victorian Government has released the draft Victorian Waterway Management Strategy for public consultation, which will form the future direction of the state’s management of waterways.
WA outlines pipeline corridor
The Western Australian Government has selected a preferred corridor and operational model for a new 350 kilometre natural gas pipeline to be constructed from Bunbury to Albany.
WA releases Browse determination
The Western Australian Government has released the final determination of the appeals leveled against the Environmental Protection Authority’s (EPA) final report and recommendations for the proposed Browse Liquefied Natural Gas Precinct at James Price Point, north of Broome.
Weatherill ups ante on Murray action
South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill has announced he will personally campaign in the electorates of Federal MP’s who ‘don’t put their State first’ and support the Federal Government’s amended Murray-Darling Basin Plan.