Tag: Government and Politics
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]
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]
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]
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]
Bligh defends govt company Christmas parties
The Queensland Premier says it is acceptable for government-owned corporations to hold modest staff Christmas parties.[MORE]
NSW cleared to sell Graythwaite estate
The New South Wales Government has won a long-running battle that allows it to sell the historic Graythwaite estate at North Sydney.[MORE]
Axing rural research centres 'treacherous'
Anger is growing in rural New South Wales over the State Government's planned mini-Budget cuts. [MORE]
APEC leaders eye trade deal in Lima
APEC foreign ministers say sealing a global trade agreement is the top priority of this weekend's summit in the Peruvian capital, Lima.[MORE]
Sydney pensioners rally for long-term reform
The Federal Government is again under pressure to improve the living standards of pensioners and retirees.[MORE]
