Tag: Government and Politics
Doubts cast on Govt binge drinking campaign
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This week's release of a government advertising campaign aimed at shocking young people about the dangers of binge drinking has left some marketing experts questioning the effectiveness of the ads.[MORE]
Govt has to legislate banks' wholesale guarantee: Oppn
The Federal Opposition says the Government will be forced to bring in legislation to back up its guarantee on banks' wholesale funding.[MORE]
'Never-ending' storms head to reeling SE Qld
More severe storms are expected to hit Brisbane and south-east Queensland early this afternoon.[MORE]
Homebuyers 'slugged' for dumped projects
The New South Wales Opposition says the Government must explain why it intends to charge homebuyers a levy for two rail projects that were scrapped in the mini-Budget.[MORE]
Research shows consumer confidence down for Christmas
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Research has shown a drop in consumer confidence ahead of the peak Christmas period.[MORE]
Houston wants China to explain military boost
The chief of the Australian Defence Force says he wants China to explain its military build-up.[MORE]
Free trade: Aust joins Asia-Pacific talks
Australia will join negotiations for a free trade agreement across the Asia-Pacific.[MORE]
Anger mounts over mini-Budget cuts
The New South Wales Government is continuing to come under fire from the Opposition and farmers over its decision to close up to five grain rail lines in the state's west, as part of its costcutting mini-Budget. [MORE]
Isa Mayor sees upside of Ernie award
The Mount Isa Mayor says he's not worried about being awarded the top prize for sexist comments.[MORE]
Law council backs Family Court merger plan
The Law Council of Australia has backed recommendations to revamp family law by integrating the Family Court with the Family Law Division of the Federal Magistrates Court. [MORE]
Lead shipments at Fremantle under consideration: Faragher
The Minister for the Environment, Donna Faragher, says she is still considering a plan by the mining company Magellan Metals to transport lead through the Port of Fremantle, but she has noted the strong community opposition.[MORE]
NSW to 'negotiate' for federal hospital funds
The NSW Govt says it would publish information about the state's hospitals for extra federal funding.[MORE]
LNP pushes latest pitch to voters
The Queensland Opposition is launching another mid-term advertising campaign.[MORE]
Ombudsman's Taser report 'inaccurate'
A Taser supply company has rejected a report that suggests the weapon may have caused a man's death.[MORE]
Mt Isa Mayor picks up 'sexist' Ernie
The Mayor of Mount Isa has won the Golden Ernie Award for the most sexist public comment of the year.[MORE]
Govt flags merging Federal Magistrates, Family Courts
A Commonwealth report has recommended the Federal Magistrates Court be merged with the Family Court to simplify family law matters and save money.[MORE]
Govt pressed to guarantee childcare worker entitlements
The Childcare workers' union is pressing the Government to ensure workers at collapsed centres get all their entitlements.[MORE]
Asia-Pacific community plans 'going well': Rudd
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has rejected reports there is no international support for his push for an Asia-Pacific union.[MORE]
Canning recycled water plan 'would save taxpayers money'
The Qld Water Commission says cancelling recycled water could save taxpayers money.[MORE]
Hockey urges Govt to buy Graythwaite Estate
The federal member for North Sydney, Joe Hockey, says the Federal Government should buy the historic Graythwaite Estate after the Supreme Court ruled the New South Wales Government could sell it.[MORE]
Opposition joins in budget deficit rejection
The federal Opposition has joined the Government dismissing the Reserve Bank governor's suggestion that a budget deficit would keep the Australian economy growing. [MORE]
Morrison stands by 'Wollongong incompetence' remarks
The Federal Opposition's spokesman on Local Government, Scott Morrison, is not backing away comments that Wollongong is being rewarded for the incompetence of former councillors and staff.[MORE]
Treasurer says taxes will not rise despite drop in GST revenue
The NT Treasurer says a reduction in GST revenue will not force taxes up.[MORE]
Conroy defends silence on broadband plan
The Federal Communications Minister has defended the Government's refusal to outline the regulatory system which will cover the planned national high-speed broadband network (NBN).[MORE]
