Tag: Privatisation and Deregulation
Ex-chairman says harbour committee has no power
The former chairman of the Darwin Harbour Advisory Committee says it is unlikely the body can survive because it does not have any real power.[MORE]
Community forum to oppose power privatisation push
The Newcastle Trades Hall Council is ramping up its campaign against electricity privatisation with a community forum in the city tonight.[MORE]
Union rejects power privatisation statement
The president of the Barrier Industrial Council says the union movement rejects the findings of the New South Wales Government's rural community impact statement on the privatisation of electricity.[MORE]
ALP promises to extend retail trading hours if re-elected
The Labor Party has pledged to extend retail trading hours if it wins the state election.[MORE]
Power privatisation won't hurt rural communities: report
A rural community impact statement on the New South Wales Government's plans to privatise the state's electricity sector has found the proposal will not be detrimental to rural communities.[MORE]
Opposition airs power privatisation report doubts
The New South Wales Opposition says it is not convinced by a draft report suggesting there will be no adverse impacts on rural communities from the decision to privatise the electricity sector.[MORE]
Power impact report 'unconvincing'
The NSW Opp is sceptical of a new report suggesting electricity privatisation will not adversely impact rural areas.[MORE]
Iemma up-beat about 'frank' power chat
NSW Premier Morris Iemma says he has held a 'frank' discussion with Labor's Administrative Committee about electricity privatisation.[MORE]
Power protest: Iemma's days 'are numbered'
Power workers demonstrating in Sydney over the Premier's privatisation plan say Morris Iemma's days are numbered.[MORE]
Power sell-off: Iemma moves to heal rift
NSW Premier Morris Iemma will face some of his toughest critics at today's meeting of top party officials.[MORE]
MP rejects Snowy Hydro privatisation push
Federal independent MP Tony Windsor says he is not convinced Snowy Hydro needs more money, despite another push by the corporation for it to be privatised.[MORE]
Greens criticise Snowy Hydro priviatisation push
There is further criticism today of the latest call by the head of Snowy Hydro to privatise the corporation.[MORE]
Labor's retail trading divide
The Premier Alan Carpenter has downplayed division within the Labor Party over the issue of deregulated shopping hours.[MORE]
Electricity merger 'will cause job losses'
The United Services Union says jobs will be lost when Integral Energy is merged with Eraring Energy ahead of the New South Wales Government's electricity privatisation.[MORE]
Snowy Hydro boss urged to quit over privatisation push
The boss of the Snowy Hydro company is under attack for his continued push to have the Cooma-based business privatised.[MORE]
Snowy Hydro chief pleads for privatisation
The future of the Snowy Hydro company continues to be debated, despite assurances from state and federal governments that privatisation is not on.[MORE]
MP fears power privatisation deal
The state MP for Tamworth, Peter Draper, has accused the National party of paying lip service to its constituents by trying to broker a deal that will effectively ensure the state's electricity supply is privatised.[MORE]
ERA calls for competition in WA water supply market
The Water Corporation could lose its monopoly in Western Australia's water supply market if the recommendations of a report tabled in State Parliament are adopted.[MORE]
Tenants warn of slum proposal
The Tenants Union has staged a protest against a proposal to transfer Housing Tasmania assets to a publicly-owned company.[MORE]
Kelly denies Govt considering Snowy Hydro sell-off
Federal Member for Eden-Monaro Mike Kelly has put an end to speculation that federal Labor has done a backflip on its opposition to privatise Snowy Hydro.[MORE]
Iemma rules out leadership spill
Morris Iemma says he has no intention of resigning despite persistent leadership speculation.[MORE]
'Bruised' Iemma calls for unity
NSW Premier Morris Iemma has called for party unity over electricity privatisation.[MORE]
Labor 'paralysed' by internal fighting
NSW Opposition Leader Barry O'Farrell says internal conflict is paralysing the State Government.[MORE]
Power squabble: Iemma reins in Costa
NSW Premier Morris Iemma tells Treasurer Michael Costa to rein in his behaviour.[MORE]
Police called in to remove protesters at desal site
Protesters have blockaded the planned desalination site in South Gippsland, preventing entry by heavy drilling equipment.[MORE]
