Archived News for Professionals in State Government
The Queensland Government has released the $125 billion Connecting SEQ 2031 transport plan, which outlines the region’s transport vision for the next 20 years.
Connecting SEQ 2031 will guide all levels of government in prioritising investment in public transport, roads, active transport and freight, delivering the maximum benefit across the whole transport system.
The plan outlines the following key goals:
- doubling the share of active transport (such as walking and cycling) from 10% to 20% of all trips
- doubling the share of public transport from 7% to 14% of all trips
- reducing the share of trips taken in private motor vehicles from 83% to 66%.
NSW industry taskforce expands
The New South Wales Government has appointed Industry Taskforces to develop action plans for the state’s manufacturing and professional services sectors.
NSW conducts carbon audit
A recent carbon audit has found that Forests NSW is successfully using 32,100 of forest to reduce the state’s carbon emissions.
Queensland introduces biosecurity bill
The Queensland Government has introduced the Biosecurity Bill 2011 before State Parliament that will see the seven separate Acts that govern biosecurity in Queensland brought under the single Bill.
Exit grants for Tasmanian forestry
The Federal and Tasmanian governments have announced a voluntary exit package of up to $45 million to assist forestry contractors to leave the industry.
WA Government approves Oakajeee railway corridor
The Western Australian Government has approved a 570 kilometre railway corridor that will connect the state’s Mid-West iron ore projects to the proposed deepwater port at Oakajee.
Victoria announces ‘first steps’ in VET reform
The Victorian Government has announced funding reforms and recommendations to the state’s vocational education and training (VET) system.
State of Australian cities report released
The Federal Government has released its State of Australian Cities 2011 report, finding that residents of Australia’s major cities are using less electricity, leaving their car in garage more often in favour of catching public transport, producing less household waste and raising children who are staying at home until an older age.
SA releases Renewable Energy Plan
The South Australian Government has released the Renewable Energy Plan for South Australia, providing an agenda for future growth of the state’s renewable energy sector.
Crisis Coordination Centre opens
The Federal Government has opened the new Crisis Coordination Centre (CCC) in Canberra, which will serve to improve the government’s capability to respond to large-scale natural disasters or acts of terrorism.
Call for comment on Suburban Jobs Program
The Federal Government has released draft guidelines for the Suburban Jobs Program for public comment.
$1.1 billion outlined for Queensland reconstruction
The Queensland and Commonwealth governments have announced over $1.1 billion in joint funding to assist in the Queensland reconstruction efforts.
SA moves to block Arakoola mining
The South Australian Government has released draft legislation that will see all mining activity banned from the Arkaroola area.
Victorian and Commonwealth governments sign $1.2 billion water deal
The Commonwealth and Victorian governments have announced a new agreement that will deliver the country’s largest irrigation infrastructure renewal project.
Olympic Dam expansion plan before SA Parliament
Legislation that will enable mining giant BHP Billiton to expand its Olympic Dam operations is currently before the South Australian Parliament.
Illawarra job creation fund opens
The Federal Government has launched the $30 million Illawarra Region Innovation and Investment Fund, which will support businesses with innovative projects in and around the Wollongong area .
WA finalises GST review submission
The Western Australian Government has finalised its submission to the review of the distribution of Goods and Services Tax revenue commissioned by the Prime Minister earlier this year.
Queensland announces major projects conference line-up
The Queensland Government has announced the line-up of speakers at Queensland’s Major Projects Conference.
Queensland appoints business commissioner
The Queensland Government has announced the appointment of a Blair Davies as the state’s new Business Commissioner.
Queensland calls for tenders for new aerospace and defence hub
The Queensland Government has announced a call for tenders for the planned $150 million aerospace and defence industry hub at Amberly in the state’s south east.
Queensland passes waste management reforms
The Queensland Government has passed its Waste Reduction and Recycling Bill that will aim to halve the amount of rubbish directed to landfill within a decade .