Tag: Government and Politics
Qld population growth will slow, Govt says
The Queensland Government says the rate of the state's population growth will slow over the next 25 years.[MORE]
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]
Labor website attacks Buswell's character
The Labor Party has launched a website which attacks the indiscretions of the former Opposition Leader Troy Buswell.[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]
NSW Govt kills off power debate
The NSW Government has killed debate on its electricity privatisation legislation after less than an hour.[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]
Opposition obtains secret truck maps
The Victorian Opposition says the Department of Transport has drafted a plan to allow B-triple freight trucks on major freeways, highways and truck routes.[MORE]
Costa threatens to quit as privatisation push fails
NSW Treasurer Michael Costa says he is thinking about quitting politics if his electricity privatisation plan is defeated.[MORE]
Public school system accountable: McGowan
Western Australia's Education Minister, Mark McGowan, says the public school system is already accountable.[MORE]
Plan for new phone-tapping laws gets go-ahead in Qld
Queensland police and the Crime and Misconduct Commission will get phone-tapping powers.[MORE]
Victim laws 'will reduce the trauma'
Victims in New South Wales will soon be allowed to submit photographs and drawings to the courts to show the impact of the crime upon their lives.[MORE]
Katherine council labels main street 'disgusting'
Parts of Katherine's main streets have been called "disgraceful" and "disgusting" at the town's latest full council meeting.[MORE]
Union unimpressed by Rudd's school rehash
The New South Wales Teachers Federation has criticised the Federal Government's latest plans to improve school standards.[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]
Court to decide Islamic school proposal
The Land and Environment Court may decide the future of a proposed Islamic school in Sydney's south-west.[MORE]
Senate committee to investigate gas explosion
A Senate Committee has agreed to hold a federal parliamentary inquiry into Western Australia's gas crisis, but it is unlikely it will start before the election.[MORE]
NSW Coalition set to scuttle power plan
The NSW Government's plan to privatise the state's electricity sector looks set to be scuttled when MPs vote today.[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]
Labor promises $1 million for local music
The Labor Party says it will inject more than $1 million extra funding into the local contemporary music industry if it is elected next month.[MORE]
Liberals crackdown on juvenile crime wins support
A support group for the families of murder victims has welcomed a Liberal Party policy which would give courts more authority to try teenagers as adults.[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]
No end in sight to clear felling: Greens
The Tasmanian Greens say an update on the Government's forestry targets shows the Premier is no different to his predecessors.[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]
