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ACT Chief Minister Katy Gallagher has outlined the Territory Government's priorities in 2011-12 across eight key service delivery areas, with 52 specific projects and 51 measurable targets.
In a Ministerial Statement to the ACT Legislative Assembly, the Chief Minister has set out priority areas in transport, planning, health, education and climate change, many of which are directly linked to the outcomes of the ‘Time2Talk: Canberra 2030' community consultations which occurred last year.
"A liveable, sustainable city, timely access to health care, more housing options, better public transport, a robust local economy, and improvements in public safety are just some of the priorities that we will be actively addressing over the coming year,” Ms Gallagher said.
Consultation period on Tasmanian education review starts
The Tasmanian Government has opened the consultation period of the state’s ‘Reviewing Our Education System’ after the budget announced that 20 public schools have been identified for possible closure.
O'Farrell offers ultimatum for redundant public sector jobs
New South Wales Premier Barry O’Farrell has offered a redundancy ultimatum for 390 public sector employees who he says are receiving a full wage despite not being employed in the area.
WA releases Kimberly Science and Conservation Strategy
The Western Australian Government has released the state’s Kimberly Science and Conservation Strategy, with funding of $63 million over five years.
Darling to head Queensland Environment portfolio
Member for Sandgate Vicky Darling has been endorsed by Queensland’s Caucus as the state’s Environment Minister after the departure of Kate Jones from the cabinet position.
NSW announces transparency reforms
NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell has announced a suite of policy reforms with an intention to “restore integrity to Government in NSW.”
NSW nominations to Legislative Assembly committees announced
The New South Wales Government has announced its nominations of MPs to chair the state’s Joint Parliamentary and Legislative Assembly committees.
SA Budget stokes strike threat
Cuts to South Australia's public sector's jobs and entitlements in the state's budget has resulted in threats of industrial action from the public sector's union.
Queensland announces local government electoral reforms
The Queensland Government has announced a series of proposed reforms to the state's Local Government electoral system.
Northern Territory makes moves towards statehood
The Northern Territory Constitutional Convention Committee has announced arrangements to implement a implement recommendations from the former Statehood Steering Committee to support the next steps towards Statehood, following agreement from the Territory Government.
NSW IR Bill sparks union anger
The New South Wales industrial relations bill is expected to pass the lower house today, in the wake of a major protest outside the NSW Parliament in Sydney's Macquarie Street yesterday.
Queensland Government budget released
The Queensland State Government has handed down its first post-natural disaster budget, offering major spending initiatives in health, recovery and education.
New planning advisory group for Victoria
The Victorian Planning Minister Matthew Guy has established an expert advisory group to help overhaul the planning system in Victoria.
Tasmania confirms three Local Hospital Networks
The Tasmanian Minister for Health, Michelle O’Byrne, has confirmed the state government’s decision to establish three Local Hospital Networks.
Victoria passes Equal Opportunity Bill
The Victorian State Government has passed its Equal Opportunity Amendment Bill which will allow faith-based institutions, such as schools and churches, to discriminate based on faith, marital status and sexual orientation.
Low GST revenue drives SA deficit
State Treasurer Jack Snelling has blamed a lower than expected GST revenue on the state's financial situation, saying that a net operating deficit was now forecast for 2011-12 but restrained spending would see the state return a net operating surplus in 2012-13 that would continue over the remainder of the forward estimates.
$276.3 million for regional SA
The South Australian Government has announced $276.3 million in spending on the state's regions, including infrastructure improvements to regional roads, government schools, hospitals and flood-affected areas.
SA health spending increased
The South Australian Government has announced a total of $4.7 billion in health spending in the state's 2011-12 budget, representing a four per cent, or $181 million, increase on the previous year.
SA and Victoria settle water dispute
South Australia has dropped its legal challenge to Victoria over trading caps in the Murray-Darling Basin.
WA carbon capture and storage assessment funded
The Collie South West Hub capture and storage (CCS) trial project in Western Australia is to receive up to $104 million in matching Federal and State funding for the completion of a detailed storage viability study.
Victorian construction workers win wage deal
Tens of thousands of Victorian construction workers are set to win wage increases of up to 7 per cent after Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) delegates backed a deal that would see a minimum wage increase of 5 per cent per annum.