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The Queensland Government has announced the appointment of new directors for four of the state’s Government Owned Corporations (GOC).
State Treasurer Tim Nicholls said the new directors were appointed to reinvigorate the stat-owned entities.
Mr Nicholls announced Kenneth Clarke, Mervyn Davies and Linda Mackenzie as directors for Energex Limited, while Paul Breslin has been appointed as a director of Stanwell Corporation Limited.
Queensland flags council funding reform
Queensland Minister for Local Government David Crisafulli has urged the state’s councils to find new ways to fund community infrastructure and services as the state grapples with its ‘crippling debt.’
Queensland intervenes in MRRT court challenge
The Queensland Government has announced it will intervene in the ongoing High Court Challenge to the Mineral Resources Rent Tax (MRRT) lodged by Fortescue Metals.
SA approves $900 million windfarm
The South Australian Government has announced it has granted final approval for the construction of the state’s largest windfarm.
WA launches NDIS like scheme
The Western Australian Government has launched a scheme that ‘embodies the key elements of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).’
Study highlights inequities in land use and conservation agreements
James Cook University researchers have produced a study into the ecological consequences and social inequities of conservation agreements offered by state governments.
Government announces next steps in Melbourne's planning
The Victorian Planning Minister, Matthew Guy, has met with local councils to discuss the next phase of consultation on the direction of Melbourne's planning future.
$27.8 million for SA in second round RDAF funding
The Federal Government has announced $27.8 million in funding for seven projects throughout South Australia as part of the second round of the Regional Development Australia Fund.
Report shows steady school improvement in Tasmania
Public education in Tasmania is continuing to show steady improvement over the past five years, according to a new report released earlier this week.
Future of Solar Dawn Project in doubt
The Queensland Government has terminated its $75 million funding deed to the 250 megawatt Solar Dawn project in Chinchilla and the future of the project is now uncertain.
Latrobe Valley Transition Committee releases report
The Latrobe Valley Transition Committee (LVTC) has released a report that aims to guide the ongoing diversification of Victoria’s Latrobe Valley economy.
New board members announced for WorkCover Queensland and Q-COMP
The Queensland Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Jarrod Bleijie has announced new appointees to the boards of WorkCover Queensland and Q-COMP.
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WorkCover Queensland is a statutory body that provides and manages workers compensation insurance in Queensland. It is funded by industry and operates as an independent commercial enterprise that is owned by the State Government.
Q-COMP is also an independent statutory authority primarily funded through contributions from insurers. Its role is to oversee and regulate the functions of WorkCover Queensland.
Mr Bleijie confirmed the WorkCover Queensland board would be chaired by former Law Council of Australia President Glenn Ferguson, while the Q-COMP board would be led by Telstra legal counsel Flavia Gobbo.
The new board members are:
WorkCover Queensland
·Mr Glenn Ferguson – Chairperson
·Mr Justin O’Connor – Deputy Chairperson
·Mr Ian Winterburn – Director
·Mr John Crittall – Director
·Mr Ian Leavers – Director
·Mr Barry Leahy – Director
·Ms Melinda Bailey – Director
Q-COMP
·Ms Flavia Gobbo – Chairperson
·Mr Peter Dowling – Deputy Chairperson
·Dr Beres Wenck – Director
·Mr Stephen Tait – Director
·Mr David Harrison – Director
·Dr Simon Blackwood - Director
New Secretary for Victorian Department of Health
The Victorian Government has appointed Dr Pradeep Philip as the Secretary of the Department of Health.
NSW Industry Action Plans released
The New South Wales Government has released draft Industry Action Plans for the manufacturing, professional services, international education and research and digital economy sectors for final consultations.
Queensland to wind waste levy back
The Queensland Government has announced plans to wind back the state waste levy in a bid to reduce living costs.
$40 million to restructure Point Henry smelter
The Australian and Victorian Government has announced a $40 million investment package to assist in the restructure of Alcoa’s Point Henry aluminium smelter in Geelong to ensure its long term economic sustainability and support over 500 local jobs.
Housing affordability continues to hit the poorest the hardest
A recent report published by the Council of Australian Government’s Reform Council (COAG) shows that over three in every five of the nation’s lowest income earning households continue to pay more than 30 per cent of their income on rent.
Indigenous child health rises as education stalls
A new report released by the COAG Reform Council shows that under the National Indigenous Reform Agreement, which sets six targets for governments to improve health, education and employment for Indigenous Australians, only the Northern Territory is on track to make significant improvements by 2031.
New body to drive Queensland infrastructure growth
The Queensland Government has announced the formation of a new standalone unit aimed at fostering investment partnerships that deliver positive infrastructure outcomes across the state has been set up in the Department of treasury and Trade.
Pacific Aluminium reconfirms Tasmanian connection
Smelting giant Pacific Aluminium has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to maintaining operations in its Bell Bay smelter following a successful renegotiation of power contracts with Hydro Tasmania.