A spate of elections in 2018 could well change the Australian political landscape. There is the strong possibility of a Federal election, and the states of South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania will definitely be going to the polls. There will also be local government elections in Tasmania and South Australia. The Federal Government does not […]
3 January, 2018
Saul Eslake – ‘Sell the farm’ The Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI) has released a major report that recommends selling or leasing the State’s government business enterprises (GBEs) and other state owned companies. The report was written by leading economist Saul Eslake, himself a Tasmanian. “Selling or leasing one or more of TasNetworks, […]
11 December, 2017
Norfolk Island is ‘on the brink of disaster’, says an independent report on the island’s economic situation. The report was commissioned by the island’s small community following the Australian Government’s abolition of self-government in July 2016 and the imposition of direct rule. Norfolk Island’s 1700 residents are now subject to the same laws – and […]
20 November, 2017
Three Australian cities chosen for early deal.
31 March, 2017
Massive potential for exports.
4 November, 2016
Bees, tourism and face recognition.
5 September, 2016
Reaction to NSW ban.
8 July, 2016
Big bad debt threat over tiny amount.
12 November, 2015
Inland waterways most dangerous: National Drowning Report.
15 September, 2015
NSW brothel inquiry reveals laws differ wildly between states.
4 August, 2015
Terminally ill adult cancer patients to take part
27 July, 2015
Prison officers’ reactions mixed.
3 June, 2015
Medicinal cannabis at least two to five years away amid clinical trials.
4 May, 2015
South Australian councils in peril over pensioner concessions.
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