Archived News for Professionals in State Government

Construction has begun on the new Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) following the groundbreaking ceremony.

The RAH will be one of the largest hospitals in the world to be planned and built from scratch.

Health Minister John Hill said, “The new hospital is an important part of our state-wide health reforms and has been designed to adapt to the changing needs of the population.

WA releases environmental offsets policy

The Western Australian Government has released a new policy framework aimed at guiding the creation and application of environmental offsets. The policy will aim to deliver greater certainty, transparency to Government, businesses and developers.

WA Development Assessment Panel meets

Western Australia’s first Development Assessment Panel (DAP) has met in Broome.

Queensland welcomes new LNG contract

QGC Pty Limited has announced a new $120 million contract for the construction of the supply of polyethylene to its gas fields in Queensland.

Queensland opts not to lower dams before wet season

The Queensland State Government has announced it will opt not to lower dam levels ahead of this year’s wet season, citing recommendations made by the Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry Interim Report

Victoria secures $2 billion in contracts

Victoria has secured a number of separate long term contracts worth more than $2 billion after Premier Ted Baillieu witnessed the signed of Declaration of Commitment between purchaser Qenos and suppliers ExxonMobil Australia and BHP Billiton to supply petroleum feedstock to the Qenos Altona plant.

Victoria calls for delay to OH&S harmonisation

The Victorian State Government has called for a 12-month delay to the implementation of national occupation health and safety (OH&S) harmonisation.

Victorian mayors to advise minister

The Victorian State Government has announced the formation of the interim Local Government Ministerial-Mayors Advisory Panel with the appointment of five mayors drawn from the five council groupings in the state.

NSW pushes for testing revamp

The New South Wales State Government has called an expanded testing regime to assist school students prepare for tertiary studies and the workforce.

LinkWater CEO Named QLD Public Sector Professional of the Year

LinkWater CEO Peter McManamon has been named Queensland Public Sector Professional of the Year at the Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) Queensland Awards.

Victoria announces new broadband lab

The Victorian State Government has announced a new laboratory which will act as a test-bed for businesses to explore and develop new applications for the use of new high-speed broadband which will be delivered through the National Broadband Network (NBN)

Queensland announces $14.3 million for Charleville flood protection

The Queensland State Government has announced an ambitious $14.3 million project to provide long-term flood protection for Charleville, in the state's south.

$8.4 million for Queensland's flood damaged waterways

The Queensland State Government has unveiled an $8.4 million spending package for Natural Resource Management (NRM) groups and local councils across the state to assist in the recovery of flood damaged waterways.

Wheatstone gets environmental approval

A liquefied natural gas project proposed by Chevron in Western Australia’s Pilbara region will go ahead after the Federal Government approved the projet under national environmental law.

SA keeps AAA rating

The South Australian State Government has welcomed the decision by rating agency Standard & Poor to maintain the state’s AAA credit rating.

WA resources sales records fall

The Western Australian State Government has recorded state resources sales value of $101.2 billion for the 2010-11 financial year.

WA demands more time to review OH&S reform

The Western Australian State Government has demanded more time to analyse the impacts of the new harmonised occupational health and safety regulations.

Tasmanian Independent Expert Group forest group named

The Federal and Tasmanian Governments have announced the formation of the new Independent Expert Group. The group will be responsible for verifying conservation values of native forests nominated under the Tasmanian Forests Intergovernmental Agreement and their compatibility with sustainable wood supply requirements for industry.