Archived News for Professionals in State Government
The NSW Government has released a scoping paper seeking input from the public and key stakeholder groups to guide the preparation of a NSW Coal and Gas Strategy.
NSW Planning Minister and Taskforce Chairman Tony Tony Kelly said the paper provided an overview and invited comment on the main issues facing each of the main coal mining regions in NSW – Hunter, Gunnedah, and the Western and Southern coalfields.
The NSW Government expects that coal will continue to provide just under 40 per cent of global energy demand, and coal seam gas methane is expected to be an increasingly important part of that, with 30 per cent of the world‟s energy to come from gas by 2030.
Review criticises functioning of Victorian EPA
Victorians have lost confidence in the ability of the state's Environment Protection Authority to do its job, according to a highly critical internal review.
Queensland Ministers resign
“I assure the people of Cairns that I will represent their interests vigorously over the year ahead and make sure to do all I can for Cairns before this term of Government comes to an end,” Ms Boyle said.
Perth Waterfront redevelopment set for 2012
The WA Government has released design plans for the redevelopment of Perth Waterfront, together with a commitment for project funding in this year’s State Budget and confirmation that earthworks will start in early 2012.
Plan for Darwin growth released
The Northern Territory Government has released its Greater Darwin Region Land Use Plan Towards 2030 for public consultation.
ALLWATER to take over Adelaide’s water and wastewater
The South Australian Minister for Water Paul Caica has announced that ALLWATER Consortium has been chosen as the preferred bidder to manage Adelaide’s water and wastewater networks for the next 10 years.
Funding for Chaffey Dam project announced
The Federal and NSW governments have announced joint funding of $43.33 million for the Chaffey Dam Augmentation Project and Safety Upgrade, which will commence in 2012.
Single department to take over ACT Public Service
A major independent review of the ACT Public Service has recommended it be restructured as a single department, to reflect the city-state nature of the ACT and to allow for greater coordination between areas of the bureaucracy.
Report on infrastructure principles released
The Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Anthony Albanese, has released a report, Infrastructure Planning and Delivery: Best Practice Case Studies, which provides a resource to help governments and industry to optimize effectiveness in the development of infrastructure.