Tag: Government and Politics
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]
Sophie Cotsis to replace Della Bosca
Labor's Centre Unity faction has endorsed a replacement for former New South Wales Government frontbencher John Della Bosca in the Upper House.[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]
Brumby urged to reconsider power upgrade
Victorian Premier John Brumby is being urged to reconsider the decision not to upgrade all power lines as recommended by the Bushfires Royal Commission.[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]
Keneally shuffles Cabinet after McLeay resignation
NSW Premier Kristina Keneally looks to the Treasurer and Primary Industries Minister to fill portfolios vacated by Paul McLeay.[MORE]
Union confident of abattoir breakthrough
Up to 450 jobs at the Tatiara Meat Company in Bordertown could become more secure with hopes of an enterprise bargaining agreement between the abattoir and the meat-worker's union.[MORE]
Caretaker member appointed to Ivanhoe
A Victorian Government Upper House MP has been assigned to watch over the Lower House electorate of Ivanhoe, which no longer has a member.[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]
O'Farrell will not name internet audit MP
New South Wales Opposition Leader Barry O'Farrell has refused to name the Nationals MP among those implicated by a parliamentary internet audit.[MORE]
Riverboat paddles back into action
The Shire of Campaspe is holding celebrations today to welcome the paddlesteamer Pevensey back into commercial operation.[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]
Mildura MP reaffirms opposition to casino
Nationals' Mildura MP Peter Crisp says he is backing his party's decision not to support the proposed casino in the city.[MORE]
Council fined over accepting contaminated waste
The Horsham Rural City Council has been fined for accepting contaminated waste at the Dooen landfill earlier this year. [MORE]
Government has run out of Illawarra ministers: Liberals
Liberal MP for Goulburn Pru Goward says the state Labor Government has run out of options in choosing a new Minister for the Illawarra.[MORE]
Organic farmers to get locust chemical bailout
The Victorian Government has promised to release some of its organic certified chemical stocks to treat locusts if there is a market shortage.[MORE]
Political purgatory exposes the ugly election
At the end of Australia's second week of political purgatory, we find ourselves in knots about the fact that Tony Abbott offered Andrew Wilkie up to $1 billion to fix up the Royal Hobart Hospital.[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]
Departments reach deal on local mining plans
The Western Australian Government says it has taken a balanced approach in its environmental arrangements for a resource-rich area north of Southern Cross.[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]
Minister rebuffs call for mining town funding
Queensland Infrastructure Minister Stirling Hinchliffe says mining industries should be investing in mining infrastructure in regional communities rather than the State Government.[MORE]
