By Julian Bajkowski and Paul Hemsley The Queensland government has thrown open the door to outsourcing public sector payroll systems across the state. The move is a watershed because it is almost certain to be followed by other internally-run government technology functions and services being exposed to direct competition from the private sector. Queensland’s Information […]
20 August, 2012
The Queensland Government will lay off 1970 of its transport workers in its restructuring of the Department of Transport and Main Roads and TransLink. These intended sackings will result in 18 per cent of corporate or support roles disappearing from the department and TransLink. Savings are expected to run at $287 million over the next […]
31 July, 2012
A comprehensive ICT audit will have recommendations for the Queensland Government which will save millions on its annual printing budget. Savings of up to 30 per cent could be made to printing and copying as a result of Queensland’s most comprehensive audit of ICT systems and operations. Minister for Science, Information Technology, Innovation and the […]
19 July, 2012
Improved outcomes from simpler procurement for the Moreton Bay Rail Link will come from managing the project by one agency instead of two. The project delivery will be brought under a single entity with the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads and the principal for the contract. Queensland Transport and Main Roads Minister, Scott […]
12 July, 2012
Queenslanders living with a disability will be able to use smart technology from state government funding into commissioned research. The Queensland Government will provide $83000 to nine contractors after being invited to submit an expression of interest. Acting Disability Services Minister Craig Wallace said the government is now commissioning further research into integrating smart assistive […]
11 January, 2012
By Angela Dorizas The unprecedented flood crisis in Queensland will be the subject of an independent commission of inquiry, Premier Anna Bligh has announced. With the powers of a Royal Commission, the Inquiry will seek submissions from the public, summon witnesses, compel the production of documents and issue search warrants. The Commission will make recommendations in […]
18 January, 2011
Steep hikes in water charges in southeast Queensland (SEQ) over the past three years were due to the high price the State Government placed on bulk water from dams and other sources, a comprehensive new study has revealed, the Local government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) has said. The Association said a study, by economic consultancy […]
12 November, 2010
A new study commissioned by the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) had shown the urgency for federal and state governments to rethink their strategies for the south-east Queensland housing market. Releasing a study into an Analysis of the Determinants of SEQ Housing Prices undertaken by the AEC group, the University of Queensland and RP […]
23 August, 2010
A growth summit hosted by the Queensland Government has been nominated for a major international award. The Queensland Growth Management Summit, held in March this year, has been nominated for the 2011 Reinhard Mohn Prize for Revitalizing Democracy through Participation, to be awarded by the German-based foundation Bertelsmann Stiftung. The event brought together more than […]
18 August, 2010
By Angela Dorizas Queensland’s most remote Indigenous councils are set to receive an extra $36 million in State Government funding to improve service delivery and employment opportunities within their communities. The funding was announced on Wednesday by Minister for Local Government and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, Desley Boyle. “Funding of more than $36 […]
18 August, 2010
Queensland councils have until Friday to share their thoughts on the review of the state’s local government electoral system. The Law, Justice and Safety Committee is conducting a review of the local government electoral system and is due to report to the Legislative Assembly by November 2010. The committee is currently seeking submissions on matters […]
27 July, 2010
By Angela Dorizas The Queensland Government must consider an increase in taxes to manage future population growth, a new report has found. Population expert, Professor Peter McDonald, has delivered his draft report on the need for a Queensland population policy to the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ). Professor McDonald warned that population growth could not […]
1 June, 2010
By Angela Dorizas The Queensland Government's commitment to compensate six councils for amalgamation costs has been described as “disappointing” by the state's local government association. Queensland Local Government Minister Desley Boyle has announced a funding boost of $18.3 million for six amalgamated councils following an independent review of amalgamation costs. The Queensland Treasury Corporation (QTC) assessment […]
15 April, 2010
Bigger is not necessarily better when it comes to citizen engagement with Queensland's regional councils among the highest achievers, according to a new report. New State Government data shows size doesn't matter when it comes to community engagement – with Balonne, Banana and Maranoa regional councils among the top performers. Minister for Local Government Desley Boyle […]
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