Archived News for Professionals in State Government
The South Australian Government has appointed Mike Sinkunas as the state’s first Small Business Commisioner.
Mr Sinkunas will be tasked with championing the cause of the state’s 136,000 small businesses and assisting in the establishment of industry codes required to create a regulatory framework that can resolve disputes without court action.
“This Government wants the Commissioner to stamp out things such as predatory behaviour; unconscionable conduct and franchise churning that often target small business operators,” Minister for Small Business Tom Koutsantonis said.
WA passes gas services bill
The Western Australian Government has passed the gas services Information Bill, with State Energy Minister Peter Collier saying the legislation will play a key role in securing the state’s gas supply and security.
WA teacher pay offer gets the nod
The Western Australian Government’s pay offer has been accepted by the state’s 27,000 teachers and school administrators after they voted in favour of the December agreement.
$719 million for Aboriginal health
The Federal Government has announced it will invest $719 million to deliver improved primary health care and increase access to dental and allied health care services as part of the Strong Futures package.
$8.56 million for Swan and Canning rivers
The Federal Government has announced $8.56 million in funding from the Urban Waterways Renewal project to assist in improving water quality of the Swan and Canning Rivers.
Commission to investigate Queensland finances
The Queensland Government has announced it has appointed Peter Costello as the head of the Independent Commission of Audit into the state’s finances.
NSW to target underperforming schools
The New South Wales Government has announced it will fund the employment of an additional 200 full-time teachers to target underperformance in literacy and numeracy across government and non-government schools.
Victoria hits out at NBN rollout
The Victorian Government has hit out at the recently announced 3-year rollout plan of the National Broadband Network (NBN), saying that the state has been duded.
Redevelopment masterplan for Royal Hobart Hospital unveiled
The new redevelopment masterplan for the Royal Hobart Hospital has been unveiled, representing the largest development in Tasmania for 20 years.
Report supports current system for sharing GST revenues
The South Australian Treasurer Jack Snelling has stated that a study undertaken by consulting firm Independent Economics confirms that the current system of sharing GST revenues among the states improves the welfare of all Australians.
Call for amendments to ACT Self Government Act
A review of the ACT Self Government Act of 1988 has been advised that the Act needs amendment to create a long-term model of self-government for the ACT.
Tasmania contemplates water export
The Tasmanian Water Minister Bryan Green has said his government is considering a proposal by Victorian company Docklands Science Park to construct a pipeline to export surplus water across the Bass Strait.
CEFC to be based in Sydney
The Federal Government has announced the $10 billion Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) will be based in Sydney, with Prime Minister Julia Gillard saying the city’s clean energy sector was crucial in making the decision.
Sydney Airport report released
Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Anthony Albanese, has released a report initiated by the Commonwealth and NSW governments on the future aviation needs of Sydney.
Victoria to tighten up regulatory processes
The Victorian Government has announced new measures to streamline regulatory processes, improve the scrutiny of new regulations and ensure that regulators are efficient, responsive and make timely decisions.
Greater Darwin Plan released
The Northern Territory Government has released the Greater Darwin Plan which provides the strategic framework that will aim to guide the growth of Darwin city and the surrounding region.
WA gives the nod for $400 million project
The Western Australian Government has given final approval for a rail and power supply project in the Pilbara estimated to be worth more than $400 million, and which is expected to generate 600 jobs in the region.
Federal Government pushes states for transport concessions for international students
The Federal Government has urged the New South Wales and Victorian Governments to ‘see sense’ and provide transport concessions for their international students.
Victoria passes emergency services amendments
Victoria's emergency services agencies will all participate in responding to major disaster events in Victoria under the Emergency Services Legislation Amendment Bill 2011 which has passed through Parliament.
Hartnett to steer SA ICAC establishment
South Australian Attorney-General John Roe has announced the appointment of James Hartnett to steer the establishment of the state’s Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).