Tag: Government and Politics
Rees grilled at community forum
The Premier has been grilled at the first of several planned community forums.[MORE]
Mining ban bill introduced in Qld Parliament
The State Parliament has introduced legislation to impose a 20-year moratorium on shale oil mining at MacFarlane, near Proserpine in north Queensland. [MORE]
Qld Oppn calls for more action on infrastructure
The Qld Opposition says the State Government has failed to deliver in real terms on a number of infrastructure projects.[MORE]
Emergency services misusers to face fines, jail
The Queensland Government has introduced legislation to increase the penalties for misusing the Ambulance and Fire services.[MORE]
Govt must prevent 'tidal wave of extinctions': WWF
The Queensland Government is being urged to do more to save species in the state threatened with extinction.[MORE]
Rees insists NW Metro hasn't been scrapped
NSW Premier Nathan Rees says he has no doubt about the need for new transport infrastructure in Sydney's north-west, despite the proposed Metro rail project not meeting the criteria for federal funding.[MORE]
Economic woes won't hurt Qld budget surplus: Fraser
Queensland Treasurer Andrew Fraser has told Parliament the market troubles will affect employment growth and government revenue in Queensland, but will not hurt the budget surplus.[MORE]
NSW Govt rejects full morgues claim
The NSW Government has rejected opposition claims that Westmead and Glebe morgues are on "code red" and at full capacity.[MORE]
Cockburn mayor agrees resign if CCC findings upheld
The Local Government Minister John Castrilli has suspended any action against the Mayor of Cockburn, Stephen Lee, after he agreed to resign if the misconduct findings against him are upheld.[MORE]
Ministers meet with western Sydney residents
A New South Wales community Cabinet meeting at Penrith tonight is giving residents an opportunity to engage in a discussion about the future of western Sydney.[MORE]
Police cars no place for advertising: union
The Queensland Police Union says it is flatly opposed to putting corporate logos on police cars.[MORE]
Libs promise public input on art
The Canberra Liberals say there will be no more roadside artworks and they will let the community decide which pieces the Government buys if they win the election.[MORE]
Students, parents responsible for school attendance: Qld Govt
The Queensland Government says a new anti-truancy campaign will emphasise the link between poor attendance and poor achievement.[MORE]
Greens want more community input in planning
The ACT Greens have launched their urban design policy promising to increase neighbourhood involvement in the ACT's planning process.[MORE]
Community Alliance Party pushes alternative transport
The Community Alliance Party wants Canberrans to leave their cars at home and choose alternative transport to work at least once a fortnight.[MORE]
Canberra Party calls for focus on health
The Canberra Party says nurses should be given more responsibility to treat and advise straightforward cases.[MORE]
Labor promises community policing
The ACT Labor Party has promised to give residents a direct say on how their neighbourhoods are policed if they win re-election.[MORE]
Sydney morgues 'can't take more bodies'
New South Wales Opposition Leader Barry O'Farrell says he has been told by sources that the Westmead and Glebe morgues are currently on 'code red' and unable to take more bodies.[MORE]
MP alarmed at obstetrician investigation delay
Lismore MP Thomas George says allegations about the former obstetrician Roman Hasil are alarming.[MORE]
Govt plans $14b Brisbane CBD underground rail system
The Queensland Government says new tunnels and rail train stations could be built under Brisbane's CBD within the next two decades.[MORE]
Govt condemns latest Sri Lankan bombing
The Federal Government has condemned the suicide bombing in Sri Lanka which killed 26 people and injured more than 65.[MORE]
Robertson releases Mt Isa lead levels figures
Health Minister Stephen Robertson has released the latest figures of lead levels in Mount Isa children.[MORE]
Teachers' union urged to restart pay negotiations
The Northern Territory employment commissioner has urged the Education Union to return to the negotiating table and resolve the year-long teacher's pay dispute.[MORE]
Blackout situation 'appalling' : Sawyer
Darwin's failing electricity network and the latest round of blackouts has damaged Darwin's reputation as a capital city, according to the Darwin City Council.[MORE]
Metro 'should have made NSW wish-list'
A Fed Opp MP says he is angry that the NSW Govt did not ask the Commonwealth to help fund the North-West Metro.[MORE]
