Archived News for Professionals in State Government
The interim report into the Tasmanian Water and Sewerage Corporations has been released by the Select Committee, which fnds that current water and sewerage infrastructure in the state is not meeting pre-existing license requirements, and that bringing assets up to a contemporary standard will be both financially and environmentally challenging.
The Committee also found that whilst intended to provide price relief for customers the degree of difficulty of the aforementioned task has been exacerbated by the imposition of the 5% price cap and key stakeholders provided evidence that it should be removed or phased out and price shocks should be mitigated against.
It said that the removal of the State Governments 5% price cap will cause a price shock of up to 20% to occur on the 1st of July 2012 unless one or a combination of the following actions occur:
Tasmanian Science and Research Sector strategy under development
The Tasmanian Department of Economic Development, Tourism and the Arts is developing a Science and Research Sector Strategy as part of the state’s Economic Development Plan.
Tasmania launches $30 million Renewable Energy Loan Scheme
The Tasmanian Government has launched a new program to help Tasmanian businesses invest in renewable energy.
Tasmanian Government tenders for $17 million ICT contract
The Tasmanian Treasury has issued a request for tenders for a contract estimated to be worth more than $17 million a year for the supply of ICT hardward and support services for Tasmanian government agencies across the state.
Productivity Commission releases draft urban water report
Australia's urban water sector needs major changes to meet the challenges of providing services that minimise costs and maximise benefits to the community, according to a draft report released by the Productivity Commission.
Victorian water allocation trading suspended
The Victorian Government has temporarily suspended some water allocation trade to protect next season’s allocations to Victorian water entitlement holders on the Murray system.
Government reveals carbon tax impact
About 50 high-emitting polluters would pay two-thirds of the government's carbon tax take, Climate Change Minister Greg Combet told the National Press Club as he hinted at a carbon price at the lower end of predictions.
Queensland Cleantech Industry Development Strategy released
The Queensland Government has launched its Cleantech Industry Development Strategy, setting out measures to support the environmental services, green building and materials, clean energy, resource recovery and recycling, sustainable transport, and water and wastewater management sectors.
Report shows blowout in Victorian expenditure
The Victorian Government has released its Economic and Financial Statement, April 2011 provides an update on Victoria’s finances.
$1.4 million for Northern Territory indigenous horticulture and forestry
The Northern Territory Government has announced a $1.4 million package for to support Indigenous horticulture and forestry projects in the Territory.
SA targets women for defence and resources industries
The South Australian government has launched a new industry program that will support 60 women who are currently working in South Australia’s defence and resources industries to further develop their knowledge and skills.
New structure for South Australian health announced
The South Australian government has announced it will establish five Local Health Networks (LHNs) to manage public hospital and community health services from 1 July 2011.
Queensland rebuilding guidelines announced
The Queensland Government has announced the first of a series of Draft Guidelines to help in the reconstruction of Far North Queensland following the destruction caused by Cyclone Yasi in February will be released to the public at a community meeting in Tully Heads Community Centre on Wednesday, 20th April.
$1 billion for Victorian rural growth
Rural and regional Victorian communities are set to benefit from a $1 billion growth fund following the passage of the Regional Growth Fund Bill through the Victorian Parliament on April 7.
Urban water utilities and rural water service providers performance report released
Two National Water Commission reports on the performance Australia’s urban water utilities and rural water service providers have been released by the Federal Government.
NSW government launches 100-day action plan
The NSW Premier, Barry O’Farrell, has released his government’s 100-day action plan under which he claims “the NSW Government would make giant strides towards helping the State to recover after 16 years of neglect.”
NSW accelerates work on North-West rail line
The NSW Government has announced that a project team has been established to accelerate work on the North-West rail line.
National Water Commission calls for overhaul of urban water supply management
The National Water Commission has issued a landmark report urging Australian governments to overhaul the way urban water supplies are managed.
South Australian Premier's Awards announced
The South Australian Premier's Awards have been held, showcasing excellence in the public sector.
Call for NT Research and Innovation Grants
The Northern Territory has called for applications from businesses and research organisations for the latest round of the NT Research and Innovation Grants.
Queensland climate change and coastal processes report released
Queensland can expect coastal erosion and permanent inundation of coastal land as a result of a predicted 0.8 metre sea level rise by 2100, according to a new scientific report released by the Queensland Climate Change Centre of Excellence.