Tasmania has marked an important milestone in its legal and political history, with the launch of the newly established Integrity Commission. Chief Commissioner, Murray Kellam, said the primary focus of…
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New community engagement protocol for ACT public service
The ACT Government has developed a new community engagement protocol to promote the adoption of a more participatory approach to engaging with the community. Following feedback from the community, the…
Electric cars hit Victorian streets
Victoria is powering towards an 'electric vehicle future' with the trial of electric cars on its streets. Premier John Brumby has launched Victoria’s Electric Vehicle Trial, with 50 organisations…
Queensland brings together data centres
The State Government has chosen five different vendors to bring together disparate data centres. The Queensland Government has awarded $12 million of IT infrastructure contracts to CDM, EMC, HP,…
State agencies support Indigenous Kokoda walk
Indigenous youth leaders have completed a walk along the Kokoda trail thanks to state and federal government agencies and the private sector. As part of the Jobs Australia Foundation’s Indigenous…
Queensland public service to recycle used mobiles
The Queensland public service is rolling out a trial mobile phone recycling program, which is expected to recycle up to 25,000 business and private mobile phones. Public Works Minister Robert Schwarten said…
ACT public sector under the microscope
The ACT Government has appointed a former Commonwealth departmental secretary to review the structure and capacity of the public sector. Former Defence secretary Dr Allan Hawke will investigate the…
Bartlett launches Tas innovation strategy
By Rob O'Brien Tasmania has introduced an Innovation Strategy targeting investment in sectors such as renewable energy and the digital economy in a bid to modernise its economy. The Premier…
Vic Govt invests $21m in fire prediction system
The Victorian Government has launched an Australian-first fire prediction and early warning system that will deliver specific and detailed information on the spread of fires to help protect the lives…
ACT a winner on affordable housing
An ACT Government affordable housing initiative has been held up as best practice by industry experts. The Government’s OwnPlace program has been highly commended at the Urban Development Institute of…