Tag: Federal Government
Senate inquiry into WA's gas explosion 'politically motivated'
The Premier, Alan Carpenter, says the terms of reference for a Senate inquiry into Western Australia's gas crisis have been watered down, but he maintains the investigation is politically motivated.[MORE]
Rudd blames 'smiling predator' Costello for economic woes
The PM has taken a swipe at former treasurer Peter Costello, calling him a 'smiling predator' in anticipation of economic turmoil.[MORE]
Smith, Rudd to attend UN General Assembly
Foreign Minister Stephen Smith has announced that he and Prime Minister Kevin Rudd will go to the United Nations General Assembly next month.[MORE]
Rudd to education unions: get with the times
Kevin Rudd tells unions to 'arrive in the 21st century' and back his education reforms.[MORE]
Independent charity regulator is long overdue
Australia is years behind other nations in our standards of regulation of charities and not-for-profit organisations.[MORE]
Federal funds target Sun Coast black spots
The Federal Government has provided more than $500,000 to improve roads on the Sunshine Coast as part of the black spot program.[MORE]
Public school system accountable: McGowan
Western Australia's Education Minister, Mark McGowan, says the public school system is already accountable.[MORE]
Opposition confirms Senate block on car tax
The Opposition has confirmed it will oppose the Government's luxury car tax hike in the Senate.[MORE]
Rudd failing business: Turnbull
Malcolm Turnbull accuses Kevin Rudd of failing business sector amid confidence slump.[MORE]
Regions share in federal funding
The Federal Department of Transport and Regional Services has delivered almost $50 million for councils in the great southern, south-west and Peel.[MORE]
Labor accused of changing stance on Territory nuclear dump
The Greens say the Rudd Government hasn't kept its election promise to rule out a nuclear waste dump in the Northern Territory.[MORE]
Federal funds won't narrow infrastructure gap: councils
North-west Victorian councils say an increase in Federal Government roads funding will not help municipalities to catch up on the infrastructure work that is needed.[MORE]
MP warns against irrigation buyout
The Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, has warned farming communities in northern New South Wales could face decimation if the Commonwealth embarks on a mass buyout of irrigation properties.[MORE]
Gillard defiant on school reform plans
Julia Gillard hits the airwaves to defend controversial new school reforms.[MORE]
Widespread support for welfare debit card: Ludwig
The federal Human Services Minister says almost all of welfare recipients in prescribed areas of the Northern Territory are now having half of their payments quarantined.[MORE]
Business Council denies emissions trade delaying tactics
The Business Council of Australia (BCA) has defended itself against claims it is trying to slow down the introduction of an emissions trading scheme.[MORE]
Smith to voice concern to Russian ambassador
Stephen Smith will tell the Russian Ambassador the declaration on Georgia's breakaway regions is provocative. [MORE]
Education overhaul facing stiff opposition
The Federal Government looks set to encounter strong resistance when it tries to negotiate its new education plans.[MORE]
Govt urged to increase funding for GP drug advice
Consumer advocate group Choice, says the lack of independent information about prescription drugs could put patients at a disadvantage.[MORE]
Senate report says Medicare changes should go ahead
A Senate report into lifting the Medicare levy surcharge says it should go ahead, despite it being difficult to calculate how it will affect Australia's health system.[MORE]
Woodside chief says consumers will pay for condensate tax
The head of Woodside Petroleum says the tax on condensate production will be passed on to consumers. [MORE]
Turnbull blames Govt for consumer confidence drop
The Federal Opposition wants the Government to take responsibility for a slump in Australian consumer confidence.[MORE]
Rudd's education plan under fire
The Federal Government's latest education strategy has been labelled a diversion.[MORE]
Truancy plan should give parents rewards: welfare group
The New South Wales Association of Children's Welfare Agencies has described the Federal Government's new truancy legislation as unfair.[MORE]
Govt urged to act on Indigenous youth detention rate
The National Children's and Youth Law Centre says the Federal Government must address the high detention rate for young Indigenous people.[MORE]
