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The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME) has found that while the state continues to reap the benefits of the ongoing mining boom, global uncertainty around the Greek debt crisis and the possibility of a slowdown in China has affected the production of key commodities, translating into a contraction of business confidence.

These factors were reviewed in the June edition of the WA Resources and Economics Report, which was published by the CMA in conjunction with KPMG.

CME Chief Executive Reg Howard-Smith said while continuing to be the powerhouse of the nation, the WA resources sector was facing some challenges.

Government announces $1 billion for community workers

The Federal Government has pledged an additional $1 billion to support the pay rise awarded to workers in the social and community services sector.

IPA urges better city monitoring

Infrastructure Partnerships Australia has called for the Productivity Commission to develop a more accurate method to track performance of Australia’s major cities; and calling on all three levels of government to integrate the way they plan, regulate and operate metropolitan infrastructure.

Queensland announces six month action plan

The Queensland Government has launched its new Six Month Action Plan for the state, outlining 149 separate actions the Government intends to take between July and December.

Queensland committed to 'right size' public service

The Queensland Government has announced it is committed to finding the ‘right size’ of public service after figures show that public servant numbers fell by almost 3000 full-time equivalents at the end of June.

WA receives advice on EPA

Western Australian Environment Minister, Bill Marmion, has received legal advice from the State’s Solicitor’s Office regarding the Environmental Protection Authority’s (EPA) assessment of the Browse LNG Precinct at James Price Point in the state’s Kimberly region.

Grafton locals fight gaol closure

Protests of up to 3000 people are continuing outside the Grafton Gaol following an announcement by the NSW Government that it will sack 108 workers and close part of the facility.

NSW Opposition warns of job cuts to courts and prisons

Some cuts have already taken effect, with recent closure of the Youth Drug and Alcohol Cour.

PSA warns of impact of NSW Road Safety cuts

Government outlines $6 billion infrastructure fund

The Federal Government has released its guidelines for the $6 billion Regional Infrastructure Fund, which it says will unlock investment in communities dealing with the impact of the mining boom.

Queensland outlines response to audit

The Queensland Government has outlined its interim response to the recently released Commission of Audit into the state’s finances, with Treasurer Tim Nicholls pledging the Government will return the state’s finances ‘to a position of strength’.

Queensland to streamline Moreton Bay Rail procurement

The Queensland Government has announced it will streamline the procurement process for the Moreton Bay Rail Link by bringing the delivery of the project under a single entity within the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

SA and NT show off resources potential

The South Australian and Northern Territory governments have joined forces to welcome delegates at the Australia China Resources Symposium, in a bid to show off their rapidly expanding minerals and energy sectors.

Victoria releases Latrobe Valley Roadmap

The Victorian Government has unveiled its long-term strategy to help guide the Latrobe Valley through future changes and challenges being imposed by the Federal Government’s carbon tax.

Brisbane to host G20 summit

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced Brisbane as the host city for the G20 Leaders Summit in 2014, the premier forum for global economic co-operation and decision making.

COAG holds first Regional Australia meeting

Commonwealth, State and Territory ministers responsible for regional development have attended the inaugural meeting of the COAG Standing Council on Regional Australia to discuss the ‘ambitious cooperative agenda’ to deliver real and lasting growth across regional Australia.

Federal Government signs RDA MoU with NT

The Federal and Northern Territory governments have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that cements a partnership approach to investment in Regional Development (RDA) NT.

NSW releases local government Action Plan

The New South Wales Government has released its long awaited Destination 2036 Action Plan, outlining the ‘new direction’ for local government in NSW and setting out how councils will deliver services to their communities in the future.

Queensland freight plan launches

Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Anthony Albanese, has attended the unveiling of the Mount Isa to Townsville Economic Zone: 50 Year Freight Infrastructure Plan, an ambitious long-term blueprint aimed at expanding the economic activity within the region almost six-fold to $84 billion within five years.

SA submits response to revised Basin Plan

The South Australian Government has submitted its formal response as part of the Murray-Darling Basin Ministerial Council’s feedback on the revised draft Murray-Darling Basin Plan.