Tag: Federal Government
Polls show support for Labor minority government
Two new polls show the majority of voters want three key independent MPs to back Labor to form a minority government. [MORE]
Dentists' group wants Medicare scheme to stay
A dental health think-tank says Federal Labor's deal with the Greens requires the reversal of a policy to close down a Medicare dental scheme.[MORE]
Pyne warns of Labor 'mongoose and cobra coalition'
Liberal MP Chris Pyne warns Labor's attempt to get the three rural independents onside could lead to an unstable government.[MORE]
Coalition pledges to prioritise detention security
The Northern Territory Country Liberals Senator Nigel Scullion says if the Coalition wins Federal Government it would immediately increase security at Darwin's detention centre.[MORE]
Independents stand firm in face of fear campaign
The Coalition has embarked on a fear campaign to win the support of the kingmaker independents that can deliver it a parliamentary majority.[MORE]
Lindsay Tanner resigns
Lindsay Tanner has officially resigned as the federal finance minister.[MORE]
Wagga Hospital may miss out on funding share: doctor
A Riverina doctor believes Wagga Wagga Base Hospital would not be allocated enough of the $1.8 billion for hospitals Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced late yesterday.[MORE]
Gash reaffirms election promises amid Treasury dispute
Federal Gilmore MP Joanne Gash says projects promised during her election campaign will be delivered, despite questions surrounding Coalition costings.[MORE]
Backing Coalition the easy option: Windsor
Tony Windsor concedes it would be easier for him to side with the Coalition, but he is adamant he will not be pressured by anyone.[MORE]
Club boss appalled by pokie politics
The manager of one of the region's largest licensed clubs says he's appalled by the deal done between Julia Gillard and Tasmanian Independent Andrew Wilkie.[MORE]
Kalgoorlie seat boundary change 'right thing to do'
Outgoing member for Kalgoorlie Barry Haase says he is most proud of his work towards changing the seat's boundaries.[MORE]
'Potent' Katter's arm twisted by Rudd
Bob Katter says former PM Kevin Rudd twisted his arm in behind-the-scenes negotiations to secure his backing for a Labor government.[MORE]
Election deadlock forces rural infrastructure delays
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) says the Commonwealth's caretaker mode is placing financial strain on councils.[MORE]
Doctors welcome Wilkie win for Royal
Tasmanian doctors and nurses are celebrating the deal between Independent MP Andrew Wilkie and the Labor Government. [MORE]
Hockey hits back in billion-dollar bust-up
Joe Hockey suggests the Coalition was double-crossed by Andrew Wilkie over a controversial $1 billion offer to rebuild the Royal Hobart Hospital. [MORE]
Wilkie deal will restrict 'right to punt'
The clubs industry says Prime Minister Julia Gillard has not properly consulted with the sector over plans to put betting limits on poker machines.[MORE]
Abbott's 'reckless' offer pushed Wilkie to Labor
Independent MP Andrew Wilkie questions Tony Abbott's judgement and explains why he knocked back a $1 billion offer for a new hospital in Hobart.[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]
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]
Department unfazed by senator's taxi bill
The Federal Department of Finance says a Tasmanian senator's three-hour taxi ride would have cost the same as a Commonwealth fleet car trip.[MORE]
Strong GDP shows stimulus can stop: economist
A leading economist says yesterday's stronger than expected economic growth figures make a reasonable case for stimulus spending to be stopped.[MORE]
Regional viewers may suffer in digital switchover: MP
The federal Member for Grey says there must be an agreement between the Federal Government and broadcasters in regional South Australia and Broken Hill if regional viewers are to have all digital television services by December 15.[MORE]
Opinion poll blues
No amount of opinion polling is going to change the reality that the vote in the general election was pretty well 50-50.[MORE]
