The University of Technology, Sydney, has developed a new training course on building in bushfire prone areas for the Victorian Government and Country Fire Authority. Launched last week in Melbourne,…
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NSW develops an innovative procurement process
Working with Clarence Valley Council, NSW Public Works has developed the early tenderer involvement (ETI) process and introduced it for the Shannon Creek Dam project's construction procurement phase. “An Australian…
NSW reviews energy schemes
New South Wales Government has claimed its Solar Bonus Scheme, has been successful in meeting its aim of supporting and encouraging renewable energy generation. The NSW Solar Bonus Scheme…
Public distrust having an effect on NSW prosperity
In the NSW Ombudsman’s Annual Report, tabled in Parliament in early October, the Ombudsman highlighted the need to raise standards of ethics and integrity right across the government and non-government…
Commonwealth assistance for NSW flood victims
Attorney-General, Robert McClelland has announced the Commonwealth Government will provide financial assistance to New South Wales communities affected by recent flooding. Commonwealth assistance is being provided through the Natural…
DECCW stores data with NetApp
By Lilia Guan Growth of data storage forced the DECCW to expand its storage requirements. David Schneider, Director of Information Management and Communication Technology for the DECCW, said,…
Victoria proposes Parliamentary Integrity Commissioner
The Victorian Government has released draft plans for a Parliamentary Integrity Commissioner for public comment and feedback. The establishment of a Parliamentary Integrity Commission extends the State’s integrity and anti-corruption…
O’Farrell pledges to reform public service
By Angela Dorizas NSW Opposition Leader Barry O’Farrell has made an election promise to strengthen professionalism in public sector governance and slash the number of ministerial staff. Presenting at the…
Qld Premier chairs cabinet meeting via video
Premier Anna Bligh has kicked off her week of running the state from North Queensland with a historic Cabinet meeting. While ministers gather at the executive building in Brisbane…
Brumby to bring 100 government jobs to Bendigo
The Victorian Government has unveiled plans to bring 100 public sector jobs to Bendigo with the opening of a new call centre. Premier John Brumby said the creation of the new Bendigo-based government…