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The Tasmanian Government has released Tasmania’s Action Plan to Reduce Emissions, which sets out the Government’s immediate priority plan for reducing greenhouse gas emissions following the Tasmanian Wedges Report, with advice from the Tasmanian Climate Action Council.

The plan outlines six priority areas, developed from advice by the Tasmanian Climate Action Council on the Wedges Report, which the Tasmanian Government has identified for action over the next two years:

1. Work with Tasmania’s biggest emitters to understand the carbon price, and develop partnerships for emission reduction

Queensland Government to expedite sustainable infrastructure development assessments

The Queensland Government has released its Green Door policy which will see the state government agencies work with local government and referral agencies to accelerate the development assessment of projects that that demonstrate exemplary sustainability performance.

$20 million for Victorian regional students

The Federal Government has announced a $20 million spending package aimed at facilitating easier access to higher education for the state’s regional students.

Scrapped Tweed Shire dam back on the table

The New South Wales Government has announced it will review plans for the construction of the Byrrill Creek Dam that were scrapped by the previous state government, which favoured the expansion of the nearby Clarrie Hall Dam.

Perth classified as regional centre

The Federal Government has announced that Perth will be classified as a regional centre in a bid to streamline overseas recruitment.

New Perth public transport plan released

The Western Australian Government has called for a ‘significant change in the way public transport operates’ if it is to deal with the expected exponential growth in demand over the next 20.

Territorians urged to participate in census

Territorians will need to buck the “lazy” tag this Census if they are to secure much needed federal funding for areas such as education, health and roads, according to a population expert.

WA announces reform of Regional Development Commissions

Western Australia has announced it will reform its nine Regional Development Commissions (RDCs) in line with a review into their structure requested by the State Cabinet’s Economic Expenditure and Reform Committee.

Major restructure of NSW transport announced

The New South Wales Roads and Traffic Authority and three other agencies will be abolished as part of the most significant restructure of transport in NSW history.

CommSec publishes State of the States

CommSec’s State of the States quarterly report shows that Western Australia has the strongest economy in the country, propelled by a strong mining and engineering sector that has driven commercial construction and a vibrant export industry based on the mining and minerals industry.

$370 million for Bruce Highway upgrade

Review of NSW planning laws

NSW Planning Minister Brad Hazzard has announced an 18-month review of the state’s planning laws.

NSW moves on public sector ethics legislation

The NSW Government has begun consultations on the creation of a Public Sector Ethics Act as part of its commitment to restore integrity to the NSW Public Service.

Planned WA Local Government mergers stall

The Western Australian State Government’s plan to reduce the number of local government councils has taken another blow after the City of Nedlands and the City of Subiaco voted to remain independent.

Queensland set to return to 5% GDP

Queensland Treasurer Andrew Fraser has expressed his confidence that his state will return to 5% GDP within the 2011-12 financial year, despite the state experiencing no growth over the 2010-11 year.

Victorian Government releases interim flood report

Victorian Acting Premier and Minister for Police and Emergency Services Peter Ryan has released the interim report of the Review of the 2010-11 Flood Warnings and Response.

Queensland grows employment

Queensland capped off 2010-11 with an extra 2,400 trend jobs and a drop in the unemployment rate, ABS employment data revealed.

Treasurer Andrew Fraser said after the natural disasters hammered the economy earlier this year, Queensland looked to be regaining momentum towards the Bligh Government's 100,000 jobs target.

"Queensland created 2,400 of the nation's net total of 3,800 jobs in June 2011," Mr Fraser said.

"Official figures now show there are 23,300 jobs to go before we hit the 100,000 jobs target.

"The trend unemployment rate in June dropped 0.1 percentage point to 5.2 percent, 0.4 percentage point lower than the recent peak in January.

"The drop in trend unemployment in June was supported by both part time and full time employment, which gained 1,900 and 500 jobs respectively.

"That's 20 straight months of full time employment growth."

Mr Fraser said the results closed off a challenging financial year peppered with clear positive indicators for a strong 2011-12.

"Queensland is on a launch pad with a 140,000 jobs bonanza forecast over the next two years in the 2011-12 State Budget," Mr Fraser said.

"We will continue to deliver our massive building program and the reconstruction effort as well as fostering investment from the resources industry to support 5 percent growth in 2011-12.