By Rob O'Brien A referendum on the constitutional recognition of local government and Indigenous Australians could take place in the next Parliament following an agreement signed by the Labor Party and the Greens. The formal agreement signed today by Prime Minsiter Julia Gillard, Treasurer Wayne Swan, and Greens leader Senator Bob Brown, Christine Milne and Adam […]
1 September, 2010
By Angela Dorizas In the lead-up to the Federal election, the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has reminded major parties to consider its ten-point plan of local government policy priorities. The document outlines local government’s demands of both major political parties, including a review of local government revenue, continuation of the Regional and Local Community […]
19 August, 2010
Both sides of politics need to better explain their plans for managing issues associated with population growth before polling day, the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) has said. LGAQ president, Cr Paul Bell, said little had been said about population growth since the start of the election campaign. “The public deserves to get the […]
16 August, 2010
By Angela Dorizas Projects that harvest and reuse stormwater are set to receive an increase in funding, with both major parties pledging to cover a greater share of development costs. Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Minister for Water, Penny Wong, announced on Wednesday that the national Stormwater Harvesting and Reuse program would receive a $100 […]
30 July, 2010
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. Prime Minister Julia Gillard today outlined her plan to convene a citizens' assembly to examine the evidence on climate change and the […]
23 July, 2010
By Angela Dorizas Prime Minister Julia Gillard has refuted claims that she would cut the public service to pay for election commitments. Ms Gillard last week announced that there would be “unpopular cutbacks” to fund future policies and return the budget to surplus within three years. Speaking in Brisbane on Sunday, Ms Gillard reassured government […]
20 July, 2010
By Angela Dorizas A re-elected Labor Government would provide $200 million to boost housing in regional communities and relieve pressure on capital cities. Speaking in Brisbane on Sunday, Ms Gillard announced that Labor would make available funding to councils to help fast track the construction of around 15,000 new homes. Ms Gillard said the Building […]
19 July, 2010
By Angela Dorizas Queensland councils have joined with Prime Minister Julia Gillard in reconsidering Australia’s population growth. Ms Gillard has revealed that she does not believe in a “big Australia”, signalling a shift in policy on population growth. “Australia should not hurtle down the track towards a big population,” Ms Gillard said. “I don't support the idea […]
28 June, 2010
The Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) has welcomed Julia Gillard as Australia’s first female Prime Minister and has pledged to work closely with her on industrial relations. CPSU national secretary Nadine Flood said the new Prime Minister had been a “terrific advocate” for workers’ rights and workplace relations in the public service. “We have […]
25 June, 2010
By Angela Dorizas The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has welcomed Julia Gillard as the Prime Minister designate and thanked former prime minister Kevin Rudd for his work with local government. “Julia Gillard will make an excellent Prime Minister and we look forward to working closely with her,” ALGA president, Cr Geoff Lake, told Government News. […]
24 June, 2010
By Angela Dorizas Julia Gillard has become Australia’s first female Prime Minister, following a successful leadership challenge against Kevin Rudd. Labor MPs and senators gathered at Parliament House this morning for a ballot to decide which leader would take them to the next federal election. Labor Party whip Senator Michael Forshaw emerged from the caucus […]
24 June, 2010
By Angela Dorizas The Federal Government has announced the formation of a new taskforce to further investigate alleged waste in the $16.2 billion Building the Education Revolution (BER) scheme. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Education, Julia Gillard, said the taskforce will be led by Brad Orgill, former UBS Investment Bank Australasia chairman and chief […]
13 April, 2010
By Angela Dorizas The Federal Government has launched its national statement on Social inclusion in Australia: How Australia is faring. Chair of the Board, Patricia Faulkner, presented findings of the report at the Social Inclusion Conference. The report found that 5 per cent of Australians aged 15 years and over experience three or more types of disadvantage […]
29 January, 2010
By Rob O’Brien Women in government are being judged more on their appearances despite being better community representatives, a former federal politician and academic has said. Convenor of the fifth Women in Parliament conference, Dr Mary Crawford, from the Queensland University of Technology’s School of Management, said women parliamentarians are better at serving their constituents but […]
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