Tag: Liberal Party
Paramedic attacks won't attract mandatory sentences
The ambulance union says it is disappointed the State Government has again refused to legislate for mandatory jail sentences for people who assault its members. [MORE]
Falls organisers in talks on traffic jam
The founder of the Tasmanian Falls Festival is putting his case to politicians today, to ensure traffic chaos will not occur at next year's event.[MORE]
Republic referendum 'destined to fail'
ACT Liberal Senator Gary Humphries says a referendum on becoming a republic is destined to fail. [MORE]
Barnett admits failing timetable for election pledges
The West Australian Premier, Colin Barnett, says he has not broken any pre-election promises despite failing to meet a self imposed deadline to implement key party policies.[MORE]
Burke has vested interest in attacking CCC: McGinty
The former premier Brian Burke has continued his attack on the Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC) by accusing it of failing to investigate organised crime.[MORE]
Bring in laws to breath-test skippers: RecFishWest
Recreational fishing groups want the State Government to introduce laws to give authorities the power to randomly breath test boat users.[MORE]
Oppn renews push to deter speeding drivers
The Tasmanian opposition says the high number of speeding offences recorded over the weekend demonstrates the need for increased penalties during holiday periods.[MORE]
Libs seek timetable to review of sex offenders program
The Tasmanian Opposition is calling for swift action from the state government on implementing changes to the treatment of sex offenders.[MORE]
Magellan Metals to pay $9 million for Esperance clean-up
The company at the centre of the Esperance lead contamination has agreed to pay $9 million dollars towards the town's clean-up.[MORE]
Gas hub land owners will be compensated: Ferguson
The Federal Government has appointed a facilitator to speed up negotiations with Indigenous interests in order to establish a liquefied natural gas (LNG) hub in the Kimberley.[MORE]
Libs urge action to curb ACL woes
The Tasmanian Government is being urged to alter the criteria of its Industry Support Scheme to help troubled car parts manufacturer, ACL Bearings.[MORE]
Kimberley gas hub site revealed
The Premier, Colin Barnett, has announced that the state's new gas hub will be located at James Price Point, 60 kilometres from Broome.[MORE]
WA approves GM canola trials
The West Australian Government has announced it will allow limited commercial trials of Genetically Modified (GM) canola to go ahead from next year.[MORE]
Opposition slates Government over road infrastructure
The State Opposition claims Tasmania would be in a better position to deal with the global financial crisis if the Government had properly invested in the state's infrastructure.[MORE]
No case for forced public service job cuts:Gutwein
The Tasmanian Liberals say they do not see the need for forced redundancies in the public sector in the short term, but insist it should be more efficient. [MORE]
North Head not best site for kimberley gas hub: EPA
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has rejected the Premier's preferred location for a gas hub on the Kimberley coast.[MORE]
Western Power break up a catastrophe: Barnett
The West Australian Premier, Colin Barnett, will set up a team to decide the fate of the embattled energy provider Verve.[MORE]
New sports stadium may be deferred: Barnett
The Premier, Colin Barnett, has indicated a new sports stadium planned for Perth may be deferred as a consequence of the global financial crisis. [MORE]
WA heading for budget deficit by 2012: Buswell
Figures released by State Treasury show Western Australia's budget surplus will fall by more than $700 million this financial year and the budget will fall into deficit in the next four years.[MORE]
Marlborough wants trial by judge and jury
The former West Australian Government Minister Norm Marlborough has elected to have a judge and jury decide his fate on charges of giving false testimony to the Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC).[MORE]
More communities apply for alcohol bans
More Aboriginal communities in the Kimberley are calling for alcohol bans.[MORE]
Govt flags protester crack down
The Tasmanian Government will consider new laws to crack down on protesters who stop people going to work.[MORE]
Bush pensioners to get fuel cards next year
The State Government has moved to honour an election promise and introduce fuel cards for aged pensioners who live in country areas.[MORE]
Cash boost to improve literacy standards
The State Government says a $4.6 million boost it will provide for improving literacy and numeracy in schools should produce results within a few years.[MORE]
Doubts over Govt's financial crisis plans
Tasmania's Opposition parties have continued their attack on the State Government's strategy to deal with falling revenue.[MORE]
