Tag: Liberal Party
Rudd labels Liberals 'divided rabble' after Senate split
Kevin Rudd says a split among Coalition MPs during a Senate vote last night shows the Liberals are a "divided rabble".[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]
Big cash rewards for excellence in science
Prominent West Australian water expert Jorg Imberger has won a $100, 000 prize as West Australian Scientist of the Year.[MORE]
Libs deny 'open rebellion' on infrastructure bill
Liberal frontbenchers have denied the Coalition is in disarray after a dramatic night in the Senate.[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]
Senate rebellion: Coalition splits over Telstra cash
The Coalition has split during an extraordinary vote on the Government's infrastructure bills in the Senate.[MORE]
Police assault laws to apply to juveniles
A Bill to introduce mandatory jail terms for people who assault police will also apply to juveniles aged between 14 and 18.[MORE]
Turnbull slams 'directionless' Govt security statement
Malcolm Turnbull says the Government's first National Security Statement is lacking in detail and coherence.[MORE]
Uni bias inquiry dismissed as skit
A Senate Committee has dismissed its own inquiry into bias at universities and schools as a waste of time.[MORE]
Baillieu denies party divided over water policy
Victorian Opposition Leader Ted Baillieu has denied there is a split in the Coalition over water policy.[MORE]
Parliament passes surrogacy laws
West Australian families will soon be able to have children through a surrogate mother after both houses of State Parliament passed the legislation.[MORE]
Camden pauses post-natal care
The New South Wales Opposition says cost-cutting not staff shortages is behind the extended closure of Camden Hospital's postnatal care unit.[MORE]
Govt to set up 'independent' inquiry into gas explosion
The Westen Australian Government says it will conduct a third, independent, inquiry into an explosion at Apache Energy's gas processing plant on Varanus Island.[MORE]
No takers for Super pay packet
The New South Wales Government has removed the salary cap for the chief executive of State Super after failing to find any takers for the $428,000-a-year position.[MORE]
Bipartisan tributes flow as Chris Ellison retires
Senior Liberal Nick Minchin has criticised former Prime Minister John Howard for not giving departing Senator Chris Ellison more time in Cabinet.[MORE]
Barnett orders Esperance port to ship nickel
The State Government has directed the Esperance Port Authority (EPA) to continue to accept bulk nickel for export.[MORE]
RFDS receives $68 million funding boost
The State Government has announced an extra $68.5 million for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), with almost half of that to come from the royalties for regions scheme.[MORE]
Ripper questions Native Title switch
The State Opposition has criticised Premier Colin Barnett's decision to take control of the Native Title portfolio.[MORE]
Liberals/Nationals at odds over nickel shipments
The Nationals Upper House MP Wendy Duncan has criticised the Premier's plan to allow the bulk export of nickel through the Esperance port.[MORE]
Extended weekday trading on the way: Barnett
The West Australian Premier, Colin Barnett, says he wants to extend weekday trading hours by mid next year.[MORE]
Bartlett commits to new hospital
The Tasmanian Premier, David Bartlett, has committed to building a new hospital in Hobart, despite questions about how it will be funded.[MORE]
Liberals say pamphlet not anti gay
Counsel for the Tasmanian Liberal Party has told an anti-discrimination hearing that voters can not be wrapped in cotton wool.[MORE]
CCC takes aim at Archer
The Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC) has charged Independent MP Shelley Archer with corruption over her dealings with the lobbyist Brian Burke.[MORE]
Oppn wants hold on hospital plans
The Tasmanian Opposition says the Government should delay building a new Royal Hobart Hospital until there is some economic security.[MORE]
Lib MP to break ranks on IR
Liberal backbencher Alby Schultz says he will vote against the Government's new industrial relations bill unless it is significantly changed.[MORE]
