Archived News for Professionals in State Government
Federal Minister for Water, Tony Burke, has announced that his office will continue to work closely with the Murray Darling Basin Authority in releasing its final plan following an agreement with all Basin States.
Mr Burke’s announcement comes after South Australia, Victoria, the ACT and NSW reached consensus on the final details of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
“This latest agreed document gets us closer still to a genuine consensus position to reform of the Murray-Darling Basin,” Mr Burke said.
Queensland passes NHVR law
The Queensland Government has passed legislation establishing Australia’s first National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, which is now due to commence operations at the beginning of January next year.
SA releases final Marine Park consultation phase
The South Australian Government has opened the final consultation phase of the planned formation of the network of marine parks around the state.
WA announces waste management funding boost
The Western Australian Government has allocated $17 million in funding to the Waste Authority to start improving the state’s recycling and waste diversion record from 30 per cent to in excess of 50 per cent over the next five years.
WA releases energy strategy
The Western Australian Government has released its Strategic Energy Initiative blueprint, setting out the state’s long-term development of the state’s energy sector.
NSW rolls back contact fees
The New South Wales Government has awarded its first goods and services contracts for of management fees after the State Government moved to roll out major changes to procurement processes which it says will save businesses millions of dollars.
NSW streamlines workers compensation obligations for councils
The New South Wales Government has announced reform that will make it easier for Government-owned entities, local government and public universities to lodge security deposits to cover workers compensation obligations.
Recapture Bradfield's vision urges IPA
A new report released by Infrastructure Partnerships Australia has called on Infrastructure NSW to release a strategy to provide a detailed, ambitious and long-term vision to protect and corridors and prioritise the right projects to ensure sustainable growth.
Victoria announces fraccing moratorium
The Victorian Government has announced a moratorium on all hydraulic fracturing as part of a suite of reforms aimed at providing greater certainty on the impacts of the coal seam gas industry’s effects on the environment.
WA releases stadium precinct master plan
The Western Australian Government has released details of the Master plan for the new Perth stadium and surrounding sport and recreation precinct.
Environment war of words heats up
The long standing animosity shared between Federal Minister for the Environment, Tony Burke, and the Queensland Government has culminated with the Minister accusing the State Government of 'environmental vandalism'.
BHP shelves Olympic Dam expansion
Mining giant BHP Billiton has announced it has elected to shelve the $30 billion expansion of its Olympic Dam expansion in South Australia.
Government approves Alpha mine
The Federal Government has announced its approval of the Alpha coal mine and associated rail works in Queensland, paving the way for construction of the country's largest coal mine.
South Australia launches new climate change action framework
The South Australian Government has launched a new framework to shape the state’s climate change action by Government and the community in the State.
WA passes key water reform
The Western Australian Government has passed two bills aimed at improving the governing of water services before State Parliament.
LGAT hits out at forced amalgamations proposal
"Tasmanians for Reform is calling for meaningful changes to local government that will see improved services, greater capacity and reduced costs," TFR Chairwoman Mary Massina said.
NSW calls for comment on for construction inquiry
The New South Wales Government is calling for public submissions for its inquiry into insolvency in the construction industry.
WALGA backs red tape legislation
The Western Australian Local Government Association has publically backed legislation introduced before State Parliament that will enable two or more Local Government bodies to establish regional subsidiaries.
ACT public servants claim $90 million over three years
ACT public servants claim $90 million over three years Public servants in the Australian Capital Territory have claimed an estimated $90 million over three years in workers compensations in illnesses and injuries in the workplace.
Ankata mine open for business
South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill has officially opened the new Ankata underground copper-gold mine at Prominent Hill.
Queensland flags payroll overhaul
The Queensland Government has flagged sweeping changes to the State Government payroll systems, with Information Minister Ros Bates saying work will begin first on her own department.