Archived News for Professionals in State Government
The Victorian Government has announced a major overhaul and substantial changes to the deployment of staff of the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) with the aim of refocusing it towards delivering research and development to rural stakeholders.
The plan will involve consolidation of operations in metropolitan offices from Box Hill, Frankston, Footscray, Knoxfield, Werribee and Woori Yallock, while shop fronts in Ararat, Birchip, Camperdown, Cobram, Kyneton, Ouyen and St Arnaud will be wound up and these staff members moved to existing rural DPI offices.
The savings generated will be reinvested into future research and development efforts by DPI.
Government pledges $3.5 billion for Pacific Highway work
The Federal Government has announced a $3.56 billion injection into the Nation Building Program, which, if matched by the NSW Government, could see the completion of the full duplication of the Pacific Highway by the end of 2016.
COAG agrees to national approach to climate change
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Select Council on Climate Change has reached a bipartisan agreement for a national approach to reforming climate change policies and programs.
Queensland backs down from carbon tax challenge
The Queensland Government has confirmed it will not look to challenge the Federal Government’s carbon tax in the High Court.
Queensland Government announces new public sector productivity deal
The Queensland Government has announced a new wages framework providing pay increases of up to 3 per cent to public servants in return for productivity savings that deliver better services and value for money for Queensland taxpayers.
Victoria calls for comment on planning
The Victorian Government is encouraging stakeholders to comment on the development of metropolitan planning laws in Victoria.
SA to establish ICAC
The South Australian Government has introduced a Bill before State Parliament to form an Independent Commissioner Against Corruption.
$10 million for Office of Living Victoria
The Victorian Government has announced a $10 million spending allocation to create the Office of Living Victoria, which will be responsible for overhauling the urban water system to make greater use of stormwater, rainwater and recycled water.
Adelaide enjoys lowered carbon emissions
Carbon emissions within the City of Adelaide have reduced by 7.7 per cent in the four years ending in 2010, a recent study has found.
NSW Senate publishes inquiry into CSG
The New South Wales Senate’s General Purpose Standing Committee No. 5 has published a report into the environmental, economic and social impacts of coal seam gas (CSG) mining in NSW, delivering 35 recommendations for Government action.
Smoking in cars with children now illegal in ACT
ACT Chief Minister and Minister for Health Katy Gallagher MLA welcomed the start of the ban on smoking in cars with children under the age of 16.
Victoria announces health budget
The Victorian Government has outlined $13.68 billion for health spending in the Victorian 2012-13 State Budget, marking a $618 million increase over the last year.
Victoria delivers budget
Due to external economic shocks, Victoria's revenue forecasts over the next four years will be $8.3 billion lower than was forecast in late 2010. This is a bigger financial hit than that which occurred during the 2008 global financial crisis.
Canberra to start e-waste recycling service
Canberra is set to roll out the country’s first free e-waste recycling service, allowing residents to dispose of their unwanted televisions and computers under a national scheme.
Funding announced for WA wave plant
The Federal Government has announced $10 million in funding for Western Australia’s Carnegie Wave Energy’s Perth Wave Energy Project on Garden Island near Fremantle.
Mindarie mineral mining resumes
The South Australian Government has announced that mining of mineral sands is set to resume at Mindarie in South Australia’s Murray Mallee.
Broad Construction wins Riverside redevelopment contract
The Western Australian Government has announced it has awarded the $22 million contract for road and infrastructure works at Perth’s Riverside project to Broad Construction.
NSW outlines transport blitz
The New South Wales Government has announced a $100 million blitz of the state’s public transport, with an aim to improve services and undertake much-needed upgrades.
NSW projects target hospitalisation and homelessness
As part of a new National Partnership Agreement (NP) on Mental Health, the Labor Government will provide the NSW Government with $57.6 million over 5 years for three new projects that will improve the care and support provided to people living with severe mental illness.
Under the NP, NSW is receiving the largest share of funding of all states and territories.
The following projects will receive Commonwealth funding:
Perth redevelopment starts
Work on Perth’s $440 million redevelopment has commenced after Western Australian Premier Colin Barnett attended a groundbreaking ceremony.
SA Reaches marine parks agreement
The South Australian Government has announced an agreement as been reached with the conservation, recreational and commercial fishing sectors on the future zoning approach for South Australia’s marine parks.