SAS Group News
Government gets serious on agri-expansion
By Jonathan Pavetto, Consultant
The recent release of the Water Infrastructure Options Paper confirms the Federal Government’s commitment to expanding agricultural production, as flagged in the Agricultural Competitiveness Green Paper and the Green Paper on Developing Northern Australia. This is good news for the agricultural sector and good news for regional Australia. Building more dams and expanding irrigation schemes is firmly on the agenda, with the issue receiving special mention in the Prime Minister’s inaugural Infrastructure Statement to the House of Representatives.
What is the AER Regulatory Reset and why does it matter?
By Jonathan Pavetto, Consultant
Electricity prices have been too high for too long. Finally, consumers get a chance to act on reducing prices!
A relatively unknown regulatory process is about to kick-off and it will determine if electricity prices will increase or decrease over the next five years. This process is the Australian Energy Regulator (AER)’s Regulatory Reset of Ergon and Energex’s allowed revenues.
Changes to the NSW Ministry
Following the resignation of the Hon. Andrew Stoner MP, former Deputy Premier of NSW and Leader of the NSW Nationals last week, there have been several changes to the NSW Cabinet.
The Inside Word - With Larry Anthony - October 23
SAS Group Director and former Federal Government Minister Larry Anthony shares his views on the national political landscape.
Recent Federal Government Announcements
This week, the Federal Government announced the release of the New Standards for Training Providers and Regulators, the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Tender and the Agricultural Competitiveness Green Paper.
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