Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - November, 2012
The latest ABS Retail Trade figures show that Australian retail turnover rose 0.5% in September, seasonally adjusted, following a rise of 0.3% in August.
Water crisis mentality ebbs away finds report
The mentality of crisis engendered by the long running drought across the country has abated, with concerns now squarely focused on infrastructure issues and water management, according to a new joint report published by Deloitte and the Australian Water Association (AWA).
Burke delivers Murray plan feedback
Federal Water Minister, Tony Burke, has delivered his feedback to the Murray Darling Basin Authority on the recently revised Basin Plan, confirming the Federal Government's support for the new 3,200 gigalitre benchmark.
Government releases draft framework accreditation
The Federal Government has released the draft Framework of Standards for Accreditation under national environmental law.
Government releases wildlife corridors plan
The Federal Government has announced the release of the National Wildlife Corridors Plan, an initiative aimed at ' reconnecting the Australian landscape through a network of wildlife corridors across Australia.'