Archived News for Professionals in State Government
The New South Wales State Government has pledged to conduct a two-year review to assess the state’s infrastructure repair needs.
Speaking at the opening of the NSW Shires Association conference, Premier Barry O’Farrell promised that the two-year audit would identify “infrastructure needs in every local government area”.
The State Government had announced the audit as one of its major objectives within its first 100 days of office.
VicRoads accused of using faulty data
Victoria’s Auditor-General has found that the state’s road agency, VicRoads, has failed to accurately predict the increase of traffic congestion and use accurate data.
National Water Commission releases water reform options report
A new report that sets out three reform options for Australia's water sector has been released by the National Water Commission.
Embattled NSW IR reform takes another blow
An independent review into the wages of NSW’s public servants conducted by the University of Sydney’s Workplace Research Centre has found that the sector’s employees are not overpaid, casting further doubt over Premier Barry O’Farrell’s planned overhaul of the public IR systems.
New body for possible Victorian port
The Victorian Government has announced legislation to create a new Port of Hastings Development Authority that would be responsible for overseeing the development of the proposed new container port.
Local government employees' wages safe in NSW
The New South Wales Premier, Barry O'Farrell, has stated that local government workers in the state will not be affected the new public sector wage policy.
Reform for council contributions in Victoria
The Victorian Government has announced a planned ‘overhaul’ of local development contributions with an eye to streamlining infrastructure development and construction.
Victorian Government rail package to continue
The Victorian state government has announced the continuation of the Rail Freight Support Package with a $5 million allocation.
Growth for Queensland regional centres and mining communities
The recently released Queensland Government population projections to 2031 report has indicated that Queensland’s population is expected to grow by 1 million people to around 5.6 million by 2031 with major South-East Queensland driving growth.
WA announces development panels
The Western Australian State Government has announced the formation of 15 development assessment panels across the state to be staffed by 27 specialists.
Queensland to prevent mining in strategic cropping areas
Key food-growing areas in Queensland will be protected immediately from mining and other development under an Australian-first policy.
Queensland promises $12.1 million saving in greentape slashing
The Queensland State Government has proposed substantial savings after it promised to ‘take a razor to green tape in Queensland’.
Victoria releases water roadmap
The Victorian Government has released its first ‘Living Melbourne, Living Victoria’ roadmap for urban water usage and reform.
NSW to push COAG for solar reform
New South Wales has flagged its intention to push for a single federal tariff scheme for solar rebates following a tense week for the O’Farrell government after its plan to cut the state rebate from 60c to 40c per kilowatt was met with widespread public resistance.
Victorian Government announces bushfire planning funding
The Victorian Government has announced a $1.2 million funding pack for 10 councils to undertake ‘essential planning activities’ that have been recommended by the Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission (VBRC).
Proposed NSW IR reform ignites spat
The proposed IR reforms to the NSW public service has ignited a war of words between premier Barry O’Farrell and opposition leader John Robertson.
NSW faces class action over tariff cuts
The New South Wales Government is facing a class action supported by hundreds of disaffected solar unit installers and homeowners following the Government’s decision to significantly reduce its solar unit tariff program.
Public administration professionals to experience employment demand
The Department of Employment, Education and Workplace Relations has released the Australian Jobs 2011 report into the state of employment in Australia, finding that employment with the public administration and safety sector is set to grow by 5.9%, or 40,900 jobs.
Queensland announces council Community Development funding
The Queensland Government has announced the allocation of its $20 million Community Development and Recovery Package, with 17 of the worst affected councils sharing in $9 million of the funding.
Gold Coast pushes for water price capping
Gold Coast Mayor Ron Clarke has publically voiced his support for capping water price increases to Consumer Price Index (CPI) levels.
$20 million damage bill for Queensland's parks
The Queensland Minister for the Environment Kate Jones has announced the final damage cost for the state’s parks, saying that over $20 million will be required to repair Queensland’s parks and forests.