Tag: Federal Government
Gillard to cut private school funding: Pyne
The Federal Opposition says the Government is planning to cut funding in real terms for private schools. [MORE]
Gillard woos Perth voters
Prime Minister Julia Gillard is focusing on marginal seats as she continues election campaigning in Perth.[MORE]
House energy star ratings 'unreliable'
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has discredited the energy star rating system used to assess new houses.[MORE]
Preference deal gives Labor Eden Monaro boost
The Federal Government has been given a lift in the bellwether seat of Eden Monaro.[MORE]
Gillard accused of disregarding national security
The Australian newspaper says when Ms Gillard was deputy PM she sometimes did not attend Cabinet's national security committee meetings.[MORE]
High Court challenge targets missing voters
The High Court will decide on the constitutional validity of legislation which gave voters just one day to enrol for the Federal election.[MORE]
Murray seat could be scrapped
The federal seat of Murray in Victoria's north could be abolished under a proposed electoral redistribution.[MORE]
Rudd in hospital to remove gall bladder
Kevin Rudd has been admitted to hospital for an operation to remove his gall bladder. [MORE]
Capricornia and Flynn candidates confirmed
Greens candidate Paul Bambrick has won the number one spot on Capricornia's ballot paper for next month's federal election, while Family First will head the Flynn ticket.[MORE]
Dawson candidates finalised
A total of five people have nominated to contest the federal seat of Dawson in north Queensland. [MORE]
Swan backs broadband rollout
The Deputy Prime Minister has dismissed Opposition concerns about the rollout of the National Broadband Network in Tasmania. [MORE]
Review recommends scrapping mining tax
A Senate report into the Government's mining tax has recommended it be scrapped.[MORE]
Nationals' candidate claims independence
The Nationals' candidate for the federal seat of O'Connor says standing as an independent National in Federal Parliament will give him greater influence to push for policies which benefit Western Australia's regions.[MORE]
Abbott denies split on foreign farm buyers
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott denies there is a Coalition split over regulations of foreign ownership of farms.[MORE]
Labor to launch campaign in Rudd territory
Labor will officially launch its election campaign in Brisbane on August 16, less than a week before voters head to the polls.[MORE]
Fielding pushes for cancer centre
The leader of Family First says he will fight for a $65 million cancer centre for Albury-Wodonga if he is re-elected.[MORE]
Mental health spending 'simply not enough'
Australian of the Year Professor Patrick McGorry is leading calls for the Federal Government to commit more money to the country's mental health system.[MORE]
Calare candidates brace for federal showdown
The sitting Nationals' Member for Calare says the new look federal electorate poses significant challenges.[MORE]
Greens' candidate advocates car-free society
The federal Greens' candidate for Cunningham, George Takacs, says not having a car is one way to reduce carbon emissions and save money.[MORE]
$51b needed to meet aged care demand
Aged care providers warn that baby boomers could end up staying in hospitals unless there is more funding for new buildings and beds.[MORE]
Better late than never: fighting for voting rights
Australia's short close of rolls period is eroding the voting rights of many young would-be voters.[MORE]
Crean pledges to keep trade training centres
Federal Education and Employment Minister Simon Crean says industry in Gladstone cannot afford to lose trade training centres if the Liberal National Party (LNP) is elected.[MORE]
Fewer election candidates in Mallee
The smallest line-up of federal election candidates in nearly 15 years appears likely in the Victorian seat of Mallee.[MORE]
'Snake' Rudd behind leak, says Latham
Mark Latham has launched a vitriolic attack on Kevin Rudd, accusing him of being the source of the latest leak to hit the Gillard Government.[MORE]
Expert predicts broadband cost blowout
There are claims the cost of the $43 billion National Broadband Network could double.[MORE]
