Archived News for Professionals in State Government
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.
Queensland receives independent flood report
The Queensland Government has announced it is now considering an independent review of Seqwater’s report into the January 2011 floods.
SA reopens Iron Baron mine
The South Australian Minister for Mineral Resources, Tom Koutsantonis, has officially reopened Arrium Mining’s Iron Baron iron ore mine in the Middleback Ranges.
Victoria releases new sustainability plan
The Victorian Government has released Sustainability Victoria’s (SV) new three-year strategic plan, SV2015, which it says will focus on two distinctive investment priorities – integrated waste management and resource efficiency.
Ministers meet over NSW education cuts
Federal Minister for School Education Peter Garrett has met with the NSW Minister for Education, Adrian Piccoli, in a bid to convince the State Government to reverse its $1.7 billion cuts to the education sector.
New CEO for SA's Department of Correction
The South Australian Government has announced the appointment of David Brown as the new Chief Executive of the Department for Correctional Services.
Nominations open for Victorian elections
Nominations for local government elections are now open in Victoria, with the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) encouraging all those interested in serving their communities to stand as a candidate.
New iron ore facility opens in WA
The Western Australian Governmnt has hailed the opening of a new iron ore export facility at Geraldton Port in the state’s Mid-West Region.
NSW displays West Dapto plan
The New South Wales Government has opened the Environmental Assessment (EA) of Sydney Water’s $225 million to the public for a consultation period.
Queensland announces first Independent Public Schools
The Queensland Government has announced the first Government schools to become newly designated Independent Public Schools in 2013.
Queensland flags planning reform
The Queensland Government has announced plans to streamline and improve the efficiency of the state’s planning and development system.
Queensland progresses de-amalgamation
Queensland Minister for Local Government, David Crisafulli, has announced he will refer local government de-amalgamation proposals from five former shires to the Boundaries Commissioner.