Tag: Government and Politics
Federal health funding welcome but more preferred: Gallagher
The ACT Government says the $10 million funding boost it has received from the Federal Government is useful but it would have liked more.[MORE]
Govt fast-tracks superannuation review
The Federal Government is speeding up its review of retirement incomes so that it is finished ahead of the next budget.[MORE]
Senate rejects dole payment changes
The Senate has knocked back the Federal Government's plans to change compliance requirements for people on unemployment benefits.[MORE]
Federal Parliament wraps up for 2008
Federal MPs have left Canberra for the last time this year after a turbulent final two weeks of Parliament.[MORE]
Libs slam ACT health plans
The Canberra Liberals have criticised the Government for not doing enough to attract more GPs to Canberra. [MORE]
4 'preppies' bash older student
Four prep students from the Heidelberg Primary School in Melbourne have been suspended for bashing an older senior student.[MORE]
Roozendaal warns first homeowner rorters
The New South Wales Treasurer Eric Roozendaal is warning anyone intending to abuse the grant scheme for first home buyers that they will be caught.[MORE]
Roxon announces hospital funding breakdown
Federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon has announced the breakdown for $750 million to improve emergency hospital departments across the country.[MORE]
Big business pressuring Govt on emissions: Brown
The Greens are concerned the Federal Government is going to renege on its pledge to lead the world on climate change mitigation.[MORE]
Govt's web censorship will hurt economy, group says
Community advocacy group Get Up says the Federal Government's commitment to internet censorship will slow down speeds and hurt the economy.[MORE]
Opposition queries surgery summer break
The NSW Government and Opposition are at odds over a summer holiday for elective surgery.[MORE]
Switch-off: Analogue TV to be history by 2013
The Federal Government's timetable for switching off the analogue television signal has been approved by the Parliament.[MORE]
Helicopter to conduct beach shark patrols this summer
A helicopter will be used to conduct aerial shark patrols along Perth beaches this summer.[MORE]
Sydney to weather 24 pc more bushfires: report
A new report predicts Sydney could experience up to 24 per cent more bushfires by 2050.[MORE]
Bondi to trial summer clearway
The New South Wales Government says the trial of a clearway over summer will ease road congestion at Sydney's Bondi Beach.[MORE]
Della Bosca accepts rescue board's ruling
The NSW Health Minister returns rescue responsiblities to the Fire Brigade, reversing a decision by a previous minister.[MORE]
Brisbane residents warned about water tank scam
The Brisbane City Council is warning residents not to be fooled by a water tank scam.[MORE]
1,000 cheap homes for 'struggling families'
New South Wales is to get 1,000 new low-cost rental properties, under the first phase of the National Rental Affordability Scheme.[MORE]
Ambulance operators win pay deal: union
The United Services Union says the New South Wales Government has agreed to demands by ambulance phone operators for an annual 3.9 per cent pay rise over three years.[MORE]
Housing approval figures slump in Qld
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is confident the building industry will pick up, despite Queensland recording the worst drop in building approvals in the country.[MORE]
Mandatory jail terms for juveniles criticised
The Youth Legal Service says laws of mandatory jail terms for people who assault police officers could increase the risk of young people reoffending.[MORE]
Activists welcome Indigenous preamble for Qld Constitution
Activists have welcomed plans to recognise Indigenous Queenslanders in a preamble to the State Constitution.[MORE]
No action needed against Bidgood: Speaker
The Speaker says there should be no further action against snap-happy MP James Bidgood.[MORE]
Politicians should get average wage: academic
An Australian National University academic says the pay of federal politicians should be based on average Australians' earnings instead of public service wages[MORE]
Gillard warns against delaying WorkChoices replacement bill
The House of Representatives has passed the bill to replace the previous government's WorkChoices laws.[MORE]
