Tag: Liberal Party
Rudd defies dare for prime-time debate
The Federal Liberal Party has dared Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to allow Tuesday's leaders' debate to be held during a prime-time television slot.[MORE]
Leaders in last ditch pitch
Tasmania's political leaders are making their final pitch to voters ahead of tomorrow's election. [MORE]
Polling booths get black plastic and sticky tape
Black plastic and sticky tape have been sent to some South Australian schools so they can cover up plaques before their premises are used as polling booths.[MORE]
Judge rejects move on prisoner voting rights
A retired Tasmanian judge has urged the Government to reject a Greens' policy on prisoner voting rights. [MORE]
ALP says Liberal RAH savings 'exposed as hoax'
Kevin Foley says SA Liberals have exposed their promised Royal Adelaide Hospital savings to be a hoax.[MORE]
Election eve poll points to minority government
A new poll points to a close result and minority government in tomorrow's Tasmanian election. [MORE]
Liberal party conference to be held in new seat
State and Federal politicians are assembling in Broome for the first Liberal Party conference in the newly created seat of Durack.[MORE]
Politicians meet in new Durack electorate
State and federal politicians are assembling in Broome for the first Liberal Party conference in the newly created seat of Durack.[MORE]
Libs say hospital sale breaks caretaker rules
The Tasmanian Liberals have accused the State Government of breaking election campaign rules by signing a multi-million dollar deal to buy the North-West Regional Hospital.[MORE]
The party's not over: Bartlett
Tasmania's Premier insists Labor can retain majority government at Saturday's election. [MORE]
Ralphs Bay in election spotlight
A public meeting of 200 Lauderdale residents have heard the views from 11 election candidates on the proposed Ralphs Bay canal estate.[MORE]
Leaders tight-lipped on Gunns' troubles
Tasmania's political leaders are refusing to talk about the uncertainty facing timber company Gunns.[MORE]
Surgeons says Liberals lack health 'detail'
A group representing surgeons in South Australia says the Opposition's health policy lacks detail.[MORE]
'Dirty tricks' on drinks bill: Foley
Treasurer Kevin Foley has accused the Liberals of dirty tricks just two days out from the South Australian election.[MORE]
Libs up the cost of Expressway duplication
The Liberals have now adopted ALP costings for the Southern Expressway duplication.[MORE]
Labor promises children's minister
The Tasmanian Premier, David David Bartlett, says a re-elected Labor Government would appoint a minister for children. [MORE]
Pollies sidestep support for Gunns' chairman
Tasmania's major political parties have refused to publicly support Gunns' chairman, John Gay, as he battles for control of the company.[MORE]
Teacher union report card backs Govt
The Education Union has released a checklist of commitments met by the State Government but denies it is an ALP endorsement ahead of Saturday's election.[MORE]
Plan for McLaren Vale music festival
The Liberals say they would spend $200,000 to establish a new music festival.[MORE]
Union battle over Labor's education plan
Premier David Bartlett has again tried to get Tasmania's post-year 10 teachers on-side, only three days from polling day, in an action that has been called 'desperate'.[MORE]
Libs deny autism ad accusation
Tasmania's Liberal Party has denied involvement in a newspaper advertisement praising its autism policies. [MORE]
McGees found not guilty of conspiracy
Lawyer Eugene McGee and his brother found not guilty of conspiracy to attempt to pervert the course of justice.[MORE]
Traffic lights promised for Britannia corner
The Liberals like a once-rejected plan for Britannia roundabout traffic lights.[MORE]
Higher Murray flows pledged for irrigators
Liberals promise irrigators 25pc opening allocations, but Minister Karlene Maywald says they can expect even more.[MORE]
Abbott in race to the bottom with Labor: Costello
Peter Costello savages Tony Abbott's parental leave scheme, ridiculing it as being against Liberal principles.[MORE]
