ELECTION 2010: PS hiring freeze to impact regional economies
The Coalition's plan to cut 12,000 jobs from the Australian Public Service will have a major impact on regional economies, according to research by an independent think-tank.
Wed 18/08/2010 03:35:15 / Read More »AusCivics festival aims to put 'cool' in Constitution
A major national arts project that aims to make civic engagement and the Australian Constitution 'cool by association', will be launched tomorrow.
Mon 09/08/2010 12:42:34 / Read More »ELECTION 2010: New board to review ATO practices
A re-elected Labor Government would establish a new advisory board to scrutinise practices of the Australian Taxation Office, the Assistant Treasurer, Senator Nick Sherry, has said.
Thu 05/08/2010 03:22:16 / Read More »Australia's first aircraft noise ombudsman
Federal Minister for Transport, Anthony Albanese, has announced the creation of Australia's first independent aircraft noise ombudsman.
Wed 28/07/2010 12:20:56 / Read More »RLCIP grants skewed to Labor seats
The Australian National Audit Office today released its review of the Federal Government's Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program.
Tue 27/07/2010 01:41:09 / Read More »Government welcomes new watchdog
The Federal Government has appointed Allan Asher as the new Commonwealth Ombudsman.
Mon 26/07/2010 02:51:06 / Read More »ELECTION 2010: Expert defends Gillard's citizens' assembly
A political expert from the University of Western Sydney says a citizens' assembly on climate change could become a fantastic asset for the Australian Government, if their views are seriously considered in policy-making.
Fri 23/07/2010 11:28:01 / Read More »ELECTION 2010: Coalition to slash bureaucracy
Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has announced that a Coalition Government would introduce a $1.2 billion package of expenditure reductions in order to bring the budget back into surplus.
Tue 20/07/2010 05:08:30 / Read More »ELECTION 2010: Calls for PS jobs guarantee
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has refuted claims that she would cut the public service to pay for election commitments.
Tue 20/07/2010 11:31:18 / Read More »Burke announces population panels
The Minister for Sustainable Population Tony Burke has announced the membership of the three panels to advise him on sustainable population issues.
Fri 16/07/2010 10:39:14 / Read More »
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