Tag: Federal - State Issues
Northern Territory wants more funding for hospitals
The NT Government says it's still not getting enough federal money to run hospitals.[MORE]
Property Council pressures Govt for NCA funding response
The ACT Property Council says the Federal Government must respond urgently to the findings of a parliamentary inquiry into the role of the National Capital Authority.[MORE]
Opposition rails against new appointment
The New South Wales Opposition has criticised the appointment of the new head of RailCorp, Elizabeth Crouch.[MORE]
New laws against vexatious litigants
Laws to prevent people repeatedly launching unreasonable lawsuits have come into force across New South Wales.[MORE]
Extra hospital funding to reduce waiting times: Gallagher
The ACT Government says an extra $80 million in Commonwealth funding for Canberra's public hospitals will help reduce waiting times.[MORE]
COAG's funding an 'investment' in Indigenous affairs
Reconciliation Australia says the weekend's COAG additional funding package is the country's biggest-ever investment in Indigenous affairs.[MORE]
Toddler drownings spark pool safety calls
Swimming pool owners are being reminded to be vigilant after the drownings of three toddlers within a week. [MORE]
Students to get laptops next year
The New South Wales Government says it will begin rolling out laptop computers for every public school student from years nine to 12 from next year.[MORE]
COAG funding addresses Indigenous issues: Henderson
Chief Minister Paul Henderson says the Commonwealth's additional funding package for states and territories shows a commitment to addressing Indigenous disadvantage.[MORE]
COAG a 'missed opportunity', say Libs
The Federal Opposition has labelled the weekend's COAG meeting as a huge missed opportunity to take action on the global financial crisis. [MORE]
NSW won't spend COAG funds wisely: O'Farrell
The NSW Opposition says there is no guarantee of improvements in the health system despite a large increase in federal funding.[MORE]
More health funding still needed: AMAQ
The Queensland branch of the Australian Medical Association (AMAQ) says despite billions of dollars being allocated for health funding by Federal and State Governments at yesterday's COAG meeting, more money is still needed. [MORE]
Govt defends computer funding boost
The Federal Government has defended almost doubling the money it is spending on its computers in schools program.[MORE]
COAG schools spending welcome but not enough: union
The Queensland Teachers Union has described the move to spend more than $45 billion on education over the next four years as too little, too late.[MORE]
COAG health, welfare funding boost welcomed
Health and welfare organisations welcome massive funding boosts announced at yesterday's COAG meeting.[MORE]
Commonwealth, states agree on $100b health and education package
Agreements struck at COAG meeting will amount to more than $100 billion over the next five years.[MORE]
Fed Govt ups COAG funding by $4b
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) meeting in Canberra has ended with a positive outcome for the states.[MORE]
States to put health high on COAG agenda
State and territory leaders will push more more health funding at today's COAG meeting.[MORE]
$800k sweetener lures NSW back to school computer program
The Federal Government's decision to lift funding for school computers by $800,000 has lured NSW back into the program.[MORE]
States continue push for increased health funding
States and territories are still pushing for the Federal Government to increase its funding for health. [MORE]
Robertson 'not overly enthusiastic' about COAG offer
Qld Health Minister Stephen Robertson says he is not very excited about the Fed Govt's funding offer.[MORE]
Stanhope hopeful on COAG health boost
ACT Chief Minister Jon Stanhope says he is hopeful of being able to negotiate a satisfactory outcome on health funding at tomorrow's Council of Australian Governments meeting. [MORE]
COAG talks: Rees demands $2.5b for health
The New South Wales Premier, Nathan Rees, is expecting a billion dollar boost from the Commonwealth at tomorrow's Council of Australian Governments (COAG) meeting in Canberra.[MORE]
No love lost in battle for health dollars
The Premier David Bartlett is vowing to return from tomorrow's Council of Australian Governments meeting with increased health funding for Tasmania.[MORE]
Health funding a COAG priority: Rann
SA Premier Mike Rann says health funding will be top of the agenda at tomorrow's COAG meeting.[MORE]
