Tag: Parliament
Wriedt still to reveal plans for future
One of the Cabinet colleagues of Tasmanian Minister Paula Wriedt hopes she'll announce her plans for the future soon.[MORE]
McGrath steps down to boost Liberal campaign
Liberal MP steps down to boost the party's chances at September election.[MORE]
Carpenter calls September poll
WA Premier Alan Carpenter has announced the state will go to the polls on September 6.[MORE]
Vic govt examining triple trucks proposal
The State Government is considering whether to allow larger trucks on more Victorian roads.[MORE]
Controversial pipeline route given go-ahead
The route of the controversial north-south water pipeline has been approved by the Victorian Planning Minister, Justin Madden.[MORE]
By-elections pressure Coalition's unity
NSW Nationals Leader Andrew Stoner has advised the Liberal Party against running candidates in two upcoming by-elections.[MORE]
Wriedt not facing sexual harassment claims: Tas Govt
The Tasmanian Government denies Cabinet Minister Paula Wriedt is facing sexual harassment allegations.[MORE]
Barnett announces intention to lead the Liberal party
Former leader Colin Barnett will stand for Liberal leader at a party room meeting tomorrow[MORE]
Independent MP confirms federal tilt
NSW independent MP Rob Oakeshott has confirmed he is quitting state politics to run for Mark Vaile's vacated seat.[MORE]
Nationals in danger of losing Vaile's seat
The Nationals are in serious danger of losing the federal seat of former deputy prime minister Mark Vaile.[MORE]
Tassie retail figures up, despite national fall
Official figures show Tasmania's retail trade figures are up for the month of June.[MORE]
World wide web not even Tasmania-wide, education conference hears
Tasmanian parents have raised concerns about the effects internet black spots are having on children studying by distance.[MORE]
Vic equal opportunity laws 'out of date': report
A report by the former Public Advocate, Julian Gardner has found the Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission should have greater powers.[MORE]
Petrol prices hurt regional tourism: committee
A Parliamentary committee has found rising petrol prices have hurt tourism in regional Victoria.[MORE]
Challenges ahead after one year in job: Brumby
The Victorian Premier, John Brumby says he recognises there are big challenges ahead, as he marks his first in the job.[MORE]
Ban shops from displaying cigarettes: Quit
Anti-smoking lobby group, Quit Victoria is urging the state Government to follow the lead of New South Wales, and ban shops from displaying cigarettes.[MORE]
Aged care homes at Bendigo, Albury to be inspected
Aged care homes owned by the Japara group, will be inspected after a damning audit at the Kirralee home in Bendigo.[MORE]
MPs need more work to do: Opposition
The Federal Opposition says Parliament is not being given enough work to do.[MORE]
Lack of Parliament sitting days 'embarrassing'
The New South Wales Opposition says it is embarrassing state Parliament only sits for 48 days a year.[MORE]
Nursing home apologises to residents
The Kirralee Aged Care home has apologised to residents for any distress caused after police were called in to investigate the standard of care.[MORE]
Nursing home investigation widens
More than 20 nursing homes in Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and Tasmania are being examined following a damning audit of a home in Ballarat.[MORE]
Nursing home operators meet residents' families
Operators of a nursing home under police investigation have met with residents' families.[MORE]
Police called in to investigate Ballarat nursing home
An aged care home at Ballarat has been warned to improve the level of care or risk being closed down.[MORE]
Ambo pay talks break down
Ambulance workers are threatening industrial action after pay talks with the Victorian Government broke down.[MORE]
Senate likely to reject alcopops tax
The Federal Government's higher tax on pre-mixed spirits is almost certain to be overturned in the Senate.[MORE]
