The Palaszczuk Government is delivering on its election commitment to establish an independent Training Ombudsman for Queenslanders. State Parliament voted to establish the position to act as a watchdog for Queensland’s vocational education and training (VET) sector today. Training and Skills Minister Yvette D’Ath welcomed the passage of the Further Education and Training (Training Ombudsman) […]
A measure announced as part of the NSW Government’s $60 million domestic and family violence package will be rolled out across the state following a successful trial. NSW Premier Mike Baird and NSW Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione today announced the statewide rollout of Suspect Target Management Plans (STMP) for recidivist domestic violence offenders. The Premier […]
A new health Bill will replace the Hospitals and Health Services Act 1927 Changes will allow health services to be more responsive and innovative in meeting the needs of West Australians Significant reforms are proposed for Western Australia’s health system with the introduction of the new Health Services Bill 2016 into State Parliament. Health Minister […]
Queensland homes will become safer over the next decade under comprehensive legislation introduced to parliament today by Fire and Emergency Services Minister Bill Byrne to mandate the installation of high-tech smoke detectors by 2027. Announcing the new regulations, Mr Byrne said the important reforms were about saving lives. “Tragically, more than 150 people have died […]
Construction of new houses in Queensland grew by almost 23 per cent over the year to December quarter 2015, reflecting stronger confidence in the state’s economy under the Palaszczuk Government, Treasurer Curtis Pitt said today. New house construction in Queensland increased by 10.8 per cent in the December quarter, in contrast to a 2.5 per […]
Agriculture Minister Leanne Donaldson has advised Parliament that despite recent good rains in parts of the State, widespread drought revocations are unlikely. “It is pleasing to note that some producers have received rain since Christmas,” the Minister said. “Indeed, some have been celebrating full dams for the first time in years. “But as we approach […]
Bus passengers in Sydney’s Hills District will soon benefit from a major boost to services, with more than 420 additional timetabled trips starting from Saturday 27 February. Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Andrew Constance said 428 additional weekly services aim to meet increased demand for customers travelling from Sydney’s west and northwest to key employment […]
Queensland state school Year 12 students from the graduating class of 2015 have set a new record for the achievement of Queensland Certificates of Education (QCEs). Education Minister Kate Jones said the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority 2015 Year 12 Outcomes Report released this week shows that 94 per cent of Year 12 state school […]
Australian ultra-marathon runner Pat Farmer will reach the halfway mark of his 4600km journey across India when he arrives in Ahmedabad, the largest city in the state of Gujarat, on 25 February. As he arrives in Ahmedabad he will have run more than 2300km in 30 days. Mr Farmer reflected on the purpose of the […]
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