Archived News for Professionals in State Government
The Queensland Government has announced plans to abolish Queensland Health in a bid to create a ‘new beginning’ in health services in the state.
Under the plan, Queensland Health will be separated into two entities:
- A Hospitals and Health Care Agency (delivering through front line health networks) to focus on managing the hospital system, continuing Queensland’s record breaking waiting list reductions and delivering more services for Queenslanders
- A Health Services Support Agency to provide corporate services including finance, HR and ICT.
Audit finds Victorian contaminated sites mismanaged
The Victorian Auditor-General has released a damming report of the managing of contaminated sites by the Department of Planning and Community Development, the Environment Protection Authority and local councils.
Victoria urges submissions on MDBA draft plan
The Victorian Government has called on Basin communities to voice their concerns over the recently released Murray-Darling Basin plan.
Queensland outlines Baffle Creek Basin plan
Queensland’s Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM) has released a new plan for the Baffle Creek Basin area, aiming to distribute more water to users more sustainably.
ACT releases carbon pathways for public consultation
The ACT Government has released five possible pathways for achieving its carbon reduction goals for public consultation. Comprising of five separate possible plans, the common goal sees the Territory Government reduce its carbon emissions by 40 per cent by 2020, and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.
Major NT gas sales purchase agreement signed
INPEX Corporation has announced a Sales Purchase Agreement that will see an estimated 70 per cent of all LNG produced at the $20 billion Ichthys Project delivered to Japan.
$1 billion NSW rail corridor confirmed
The Federal and NSW governments have co-signed an intergovernmental agreement that will see the construction of a $1.1 billion freight corridor, aimed at removing 200,000 trucks a year off the state’s roads.
Tasmania gives Musselroe wind farm go ahead
The Tasmanian Government has announced that construction on the $400 million Musselroe wind farm has been given the go ahead.
Consult Australia report calls for city planning reform
Consult Australia has launched its latest report, Tomorrow’s Cities Today, calling for ambitious governance reform to position city planning as a national priority.
Queensland opens levy and funding assistance
The Queensland Government has announced its $159 million Waste Avoidance and Resource Efficiency Fund has opened. The fund is aimed at assisting businesses to cut waste costs, develop new markets for recycled materials and crack down on illegal dumping and littering.
NSW to develop transport masterplan
The New South Wales Government has announced plans to develop a long-term transport master plan aimed at easing traffic and rail congestion.
Victorian Ombudsman publishes water report
The Victorian Ombudsman has published a report into the previous government’s Our Water Our Future – The Next Stage of the Government’s Water Plan, a $2 billion foodbowl initiative aimed at promoting water savings and productivity gains through infrastructure modernisation.
South Australia forms expert investment team
The South Australian Government has formed a team of commercial and investment experts aimed at attracting investment to South Australia and help maximise the economic benefits flowing from major infrastructure projects.
Major WA gas deals signed
Chevron Australia has announced the signing of two major gas contracts in Western Australia.
WA appoints MRA board
The Western Australian Government has announced the appointment of the inaugural board of the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority (MRA), the new body which will be responsible for major redevelopments within the Perth metropolitan area, including the Perth City Link, Perth Waterfront, Riverside and the revitalisation of the Perth Cultural Centre.
SA passes Olympic Dam bill
BHP Billiton will be free to commence its Olympic Dam expansion after the South Australian Government passed legislation in support of the plan.
MDBA releases draft plan
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) has released its draft Basin Plan, starting off a 20 week consultation period that will examine and tweak the Authority’s plan.
Margaret River support outlined
The Federal Government has announced financial support for Western Australia’s Margaret River region following the catastrophic bushfires that swept through the region.
SA launches Murray-Darling Basin Plan taskforce
The South Australian Government has announced the formation of a new taskforce to co-ordinate the state’s response to the draft Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
$130 millon for Queensland power
The Queensland Government has announced major power upgrades, worth over $130 million, to nine significant projects to boost electricity supplies in and around Redcliffe, Caboolture, Morayfield, Deception Bay, North Lakes, Kallangur, Petrie, Narangba and Burpengary.
ABS releases state accounts
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released its state accounts findings, showing the gross state product off the country’s states and territories.