Tag: Government and Politics
Abbott's 'reckless' offer pushed Wilkie to Labor
Independent MP Andrew Wilkie has questioned Opposition Leader Tony Abbott's judgement in making a $1 billion offer to rebuild the Royal Hobart Hospital, describing it as "almost reckless".[MORE]
Rio Tinto banking on Gillard sticking to tax promise
The head of Rio Tinto's Iron Ore division says he trusts Prime Minister Julia Gillard will stick to her promise of a 30 per cent mining tax despite Labor's deal with the Greens. [MORE]
Fortescue boss backs taxation summit
Fortescue Metals Group chief executive Andrew Forrest has met with key independent MP Rob Oakeshott this afternoon and says they have agreed on a plan to hold a "taxation summit".[MORE]
PM slams Abbott's attempts to woo Wilkie
Julia Gillard attacks the Coalition's economic credentials as Labor edges closer to forming the next Federal Government with the support of independent Andrew Wilkie.[MORE]
A refreshingly new political paradigm
I know it's not popular to say so in some company - but I am a fan of the new paradigm![MORE]
Wilkie backs Gillard government
Independent MP Andrew Wilkie has announced he will back a Labor minority government.[MORE]
Angry families walk out of mediation over subsidence
Ipswich families storm out of a mediation meeting with the State Government over subsidence issues in their Collingwood Park homes.[MORE]
Fish stocks recovering in Moreton Bay green zones
New research has found more fish in Moreton Bay in south-east Queensland because of an expansion of green zones.[MORE]
Proposal for fixed Qld Parliamentary terms
There is another push in Queensland for fixed parliamentary terms.[MORE]
Taxpayer-funded advertising 'must benefit the people'
New guidelines say publicly-funded State Government and Opposition advertising must have a direct benefit to the people of Queensland.[MORE]
NT problem drinker register 'flawed'
The Northern Territory Council of Social Service (NTCOSS) says the Territory Government's plans to establish a register of problem drinkers to address chronic alcoholism sounds like a flawed idea.[MORE]
Ombudsman finds domestic violence campaign 'misleading'
A national men's group is claiming victory over what it calls a feminist agenda on domestic violence.[MORE]
'Less violence, better school attendance' in Indigenous communities
The Queensland Government says a new report shows a reduction in violence and improved school attendance in Indigenous communities.[MORE]
Same-sex adoption bill clears hurdle
NSW Lower House MPs have narrowly voted in favour of a bill allowing same-sex adoption.[MORE]
'Animal' Blair opens up on sex and politics
Tony Blair's memoirs reveal intimate details about his wife and describe the sexual shenanigans of other politicians.[MORE]
Bligh again rejects privatisation referendum
Premier Anna Bligh has lashed out at the Opposition for suggesting again that she hold a referendum on asset sales.[MORE]
WA considers alcohol ID scheme
The Western Australian Government is considering adopting a drinker identification scheme similar to that implemented in the Northern Territory.[MORE]
Council warns against rain-wakened snakes
The Horsham Rural City Council is urging people to watch out for snakes, after several sightings in local waterways. [MORE]
QRC says council deserve more of mining profits
The chief executive of the Queensland Resources Council (QRC) says he supports local government claims that they deserve a better share of mining royalties and revenues.[MORE]
O'Farrell publicly supports gay adoption bill
The New South Wales Opposition Leader Barry O'Farrell has joined the state's Premier in speaking in favour of a bill allowing same-sex couples the right to adopt.[MORE]
Water plan to 'drought-proof Sydney until 2025'
The New South Wales Government says its updated Metropolitan Water Plan will drought-proof Sydney for the next 15 years.[MORE]
Wheatbelt mental health service to re-open
Mental health services in the Avon Valley in Western Australia have been boosted with the re-opening of the Wheatbelt Mental Health Service's Northam Clinic.[MORE]
Rural GP says workload contributed to retirement
A retiring central Queensland doctor says he would have considered staying in the job longer if he was given more support. [MORE]
Councillor says Chelsea special meeting a 'formality'
A Burnside councillor says a plan to sell the Chelsea Cinema will be formally suspended at a special council meeting.[MORE]
Qld Treasurer says economy is growing
Queensland Treasurer Andrew Fraser says the state has recorded its strongest quarterly economic growth in two years.[MORE]
