Archived News for Professionals in State Government
Chevron Australia has announced the signing of two major gas contracts in Western Australia.
Under the agreements, gas from the Chevron operated Gorgon Project will be purchased through long term contracts by Western Australia’s largest energy retailer, Synergy and the State’s leading energy generator, Verve Energy.
Verve and Synergy have both entered into contracts for a combined 125 terajoules per day for 20 years term starting in 2015.
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.
Tasmania abandons tax reform
The Tasmanian State Tax review Panel has announced its decision to discontinue its formal taxation review process due to the ‘limited ability to reform State taxation in the current economic environment.’
NT acknowledges excellence in public sector
The Northern Territory Government has announced the winners of the Chief Minister’s Awards for Excellence in the Public Sector.
Queensland plans education trust fund
The Queensland Government is planning to implement nest egg legislation that will see Queensland children born after July 1, 2012 earn a trust fund valued between $7800 and $9500 by the time they turn 18.
Victorian Ombudsman slams ICT waste
Victorian Ombudsman George Brouwer has slammed the state of Victorian ICT projects, lamenting the lost opportunities that the wasted funds represented.
ACT tables solar legislation
The ACT Government has tabled its Electricity Feed In (Large Scale Renewable Energy Generation) Bill 2011 before territory parliament.
Victoria announces priority infrastructure
The Victorian Government has released its 2011 Infrastructure Australia priority list, outlining a platform to begin addressing Victoria's infrastructure backlog.
Weatherill backs uranium sale
The Federal Government is divided over the proposal of resuming uranium exports to India, with Prime Minister Julia Gillard announcing her support of the amendment.
Tasmania moves to increase rates transparency
The Tasmanian Government has tabled legislation before State Parliament that aims to increase transparency and certainty for local government rates in Tasmania.
Victorian north-south pipeline only for critical use
The Victorian Government has announced it will only make use of the state’s recently constructed north-south water pipeline in times of ‘critical human need’.
Greens urge more attention for NSW rail
The New South Wales Greens have urged greater attention to be paid for the state’s rural rail branch lines after State Greens Senator Lee Rhiannon savaged the government for being ‘slaves to the truck industry’.
BHP Billiton strikes royalty agreement with WA
Mining giant BHP Billiton has announced it has finalised an agreement with the Western Australian Government that will see increases to the the royalty rate payable to the State for its iron ore Fines product.
Victoria unveils $85 million ICT plan
The Victorian Government has revealed its $85 million ICT plan that will aim to support continued growth in the sector while developing global competitiveness.
SA establishes urban renewal authority
The South Australian Government has announced the formation of a new urban development authority which will be tasked with overseeing all urban renewal projects from their outset.