Archived News for Professionals in State Government
The Tasmanian State Government has published the latest report of the Climate Futures for Tasmania Project, entitled ‘Extreme Events’.
The report covers the pattern of extreme weather likely to change across a broad range of climae change factors, and how the state should adapt to increased dry spells, periods of intense rainfalls and average temperate increases.
$15 million for smart solutions for Victoria's healthcare challenges
The Victorian Government has announced a new $15 million program to promote demand-driven innovation in the state’s healthcare system.
Tasmania outlines health budget savings
The Tasmanian Government has detailed how the state’s Department of Health and Human Services will meet the remaining $30 million of the $100 million savings task set out in the State Budget.
$8 million for Tasmanian jobs and diversification
The Federal Government has announced $8 million in funding as part of the Tasmanian Innovation and Investment Fund (TIIF), aimed at delivering long-term sustainable employment and promoting regional economic diversification in Tasmania.
Pilbara LNG construction to start immediately
Chevron Australia has announced constriction will begin immediately on the company’s Wheatstone LNG Project at Ashburton North on the Pilbara Coast.
WA Auditor General urges more focus on mining compliance
Western Australia’s Auditor General Colin Murphy has submitted a report to State Parliament outlining the need for increased focus on compliance with mining conditions in the state.
WA named a top investment destination for global resources
Resourcestocks magazine has published its 2011 World Risk Survey, finding that Western Australia shares first place with South Australia and Novia Scotia in the Australian States and Canadian Provinces survey.
SA releases new teacher performance development and management policy
The South Australian Government has released a new performance development and management policy aimed at ensuring high standards in teaching.
Queensland seals $2.5 billion coal port deal
Queensland’s coal export capacity will be boosted as a result of the financial close of the $2.5 billion Wiggins Island Coal export Terminal.
Tasmanian Health Organisations begin recruitment process for governing councils
The Tasmanian Government has announced that the three Tasmanian Health Organisations (THOs) have begun recruiting for the establishment of their governing councils.
Construction starts on Royal Adelaide Hospital
Construction has begun on the new Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) following the groundbreaking ceremony.
WA releases environmental offsets policy
The Western Australian Government has released a new policy framework aimed at guiding the creation and application of environmental offsets. The policy will aim to deliver greater certainty, transparency to Government, businesses and developers.
WA Development Assessment Panel meets
Western Australia’s first Development Assessment Panel (DAP) has met in Broome.
Queensland welcomes new LNG contract
QGC Pty Limited has announced a new $120 million contract for the construction of the supply of polyethylene to its gas fields in Queensland.
Queensland opts not to lower dams before wet season
The Queensland State Government has announced it will opt not to lower dam levels ahead of this year’s wet season, citing recommendations made by the Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry Interim Report
Victoria secures $2 billion in contracts
Victoria has secured a number of separate long term contracts worth more than $2 billion after Premier Ted Baillieu witnessed the signed of Declaration of Commitment between purchaser Qenos and suppliers ExxonMobil Australia and BHP Billiton to supply petroleum feedstock to the Qenos Altona plant.
Victoria calls for delay to OH&S harmonisation
The Victorian State Government has called for a 12-month delay to the implementation of national occupation health and safety (OH&S) harmonisation.
Victorian mayors to advise minister
The Victorian State Government has announced the formation of the interim Local Government Ministerial-Mayors Advisory Panel with the appointment of five mayors drawn from the five council groupings in the state.
NSW pushes for testing revamp
The New South Wales State Government has called an expanded testing regime to assist school students prepare for tertiary studies and the workforce.
LinkWater CEO Named QLD Public Sector Professional of the Year
LinkWater CEO Peter McManamon has been named Queensland Public Sector Professional of the Year at the Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) Queensland Awards.
Victoria announces new broadband lab
The Victorian State Government has announced a new laboratory which will act as a test-bed for businesses to explore and develop new applications for the use of new high-speed broadband which will be delivered through the National Broadband Network (NBN)