Archived News for Professionals in State Government
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.
Government to cover axed Queensland workers
The Federal Government has rolled out an immediate and ‘target’ support for axed Queensland public servants after the State Government’s decision to cut 14,000 public sector jobs.
South Australian workplaces get clean bill of mental health
Workers in South Australia are currently enjoying one of the best psychological health conditions in the world, according to new research conducted by the University of South Australia.
Spanish company to build Australia's largest PV plant
Spanish Company Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) has been given the green light to develop the country’s largest photovoltaic solar plant in the ACT.
Perth Airport rail link route released
The Western Australian Government has released the preferred planned rail line to Perth airport, with State Transport Minister Troy Buswell saying it will significantly improve access to and from the city.
Victoria seeks new auditor-general
The Victorian Government is looking to appoint a new Auditor-General following the resignation last month of Des Pearson.
New appointments to NT agencies
Chief Minister, Terry Mills, has announced two new senior appointments to key Government agencies, the new Northern Territory Planning Commission and the Environment Protection Authority.
Queensland Health restructure sees 2,754 job losses
The Queensland Health Minister, Lawrence Springborg, has announced the corporate restructure of Queensland Health which will see the loss of 2,754 jobs, including 1217 full-time-equivalent jobs from the corporate head office and 1537 from Queensland Health's 17 regions, now run by hospital and health boards.
Queensland Resources Cabinet Comittee to examine regulation impacts
Queensland Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney will chair a special cabinet committee to examine the impacts of government regulation on the mining industry.
The Resources Cabinet Committee, announced in this week’s budget, will comprise: