Archived News for Professionals in State Government
The Victorian Government has announced a planned ‘overhaul’ of local development contributions with an eye to streamlining infrastructure development and construction.
Development contributions are payments or works provided by developers towards infrastructure such as roads, storm water run-off management systems, open space and community facilities required to meet the future needs of local residents.
"Reforming the existing developer contribution system should substantially reduce the time and cost to prepare a contributions plan and provide greater certainty and transparency through the possible use of pre-determined standard levies," Victorian Planning Minister Matthew Guy said.
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.
Employment opportunities for skilled workers to boom
Employment opportunities for skilled workers, particularly electricians and nurses, will rise substantially over the next five years, according to the Australian Jobs Report 2011.
Productivity Commission releases land planning and development assessment report
A report released by the Productivity Commission has identified wide-ranging differences in the ways all levels of government plan and zone land uses and assess development proposals.
New Managing Director for Sydney Water
The NSW Government has announced that Kevin Young has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Sydney Water replacing Dr Kerry Schott.
New Victorian court appointments
Victorian Attorney-General Robert Clark has announced the appointment of Rodney Randall as the state’s newest Associate Judge of the Supreme Court and Andrew McKenna to the Magistrates' Court of Victoria.
RDV outlines regional Victorian growth
The Victorian Government has outlined its $1 billion Regional Development Victoria (RDV) initiative, saying the program will a “wide-range of programs and initiatives to support jobs and growth in regional and rural Victoria”
Regional WA reaps RDAP benefits
Regional Western Australia is set to receive funding boosts under the state’s Regional Development Assistance Program (RDAP) with three residential subdivisions at Dalwallinu, Dowerin and Hyden.