Tag: Government and Politics
Minister quits Gillard Cabinet
Federal Veterans' Affairs minister Alan Griffin has decided to step down from the ministry.[MORE]
Experts divided over merits of minority government
The independent MPs say a minority government will offer the opportunity for a new kind of politics, but Australians are also being warned it could mean a wild ride.[MORE]
Fewer international tourists coming to Qld
New figures show a two-per cent drop in the number of international visitors to Queensland in the year to June. [MORE]
For the people, of the people, by the skin of its teeth
What a difference one vote makes. When independent Rob Oakeshott finally ended his long preamble and declared for Labor, he was in effect writing Julia Gillard's political history.[MORE]
Wilkie defends Labor deal
A Tasmanian Liberal Senator has criticised the Independent Member for Denison's deal with Federal Labor.[MORE]
Haase disappointed with election result
The Liberal member-elect for the seat of Durack, Barry Haase, has reacted angrily to Rob Oakeshott and Tony Windsor's decision to back the Labor Government yesterday. [MORE]
Labor's minority government explained
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Julia Gillard has won the right to remain Prime Minister and form a minority government. But how will it work?[MORE]
Leaders attend funeral of young soldier
Leaders put politics aside to farewell another Australian soldier who was killed in Afghanistan.[MORE]
Bush group says Government could lead to 'renaissance'
A regional lobby group says a renaissance in country Australia could flow from yesterday's decision on a new Federal Government.[MORE]
Taree council looks at options for rural road
The Greater Taree Council is looking at options for a badly deteriorated rural road in the wake of two community meetings last week.[MORE]
Oakeshott back in Port Macquarie after historic decision
Lyne MP Rob Oakeshott is back in Port Macquarie today after he and New England MP Tony Windsor backed Prime Minister Julia Gillard to form a minority Government.[MORE]
Election good for Goldfields: development group
The Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission says the spotlight cast on regional issues during the federal election is good news for the area.[MORE]
Opposition MPs say minority Government a 'dud deal'
The region's federal MPs will spend another three years in opposition working with a minority Labor Government.[MORE]
Bligh promises action on Redcliffe rail
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh says she will be holding Prime Minister Julia Gillard to a promise to help build the Redcliffe rail line, north of Brisbane.[MORE]
Indigenous Australians recognised in NSW constitution
The NSW Constitution now recognises Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the state.[MORE]
Opposition pledges $130m for highway bypass
The Victorian Opposition believes motorists using the Northern Highway will save about 20 minutes under its proposed bypass of Kilmore and Wallan. [MORE]
Warrnambool council workers to go on strike
About 50 Warrnambool City Council workers have voted to start industrial action from next week.[MORE]
Gash devastated by independents' decision
The Liberal Member for Gilmore, Joanna Gash, says she is devastated by the decision of independents Rob Oakeshott and Tony Windsor to side with the ALP to form government.[MORE]
Stress taking toll on child safety workers
The Queensland Public Sector Union (QPSU) says more child safety workers are quitting their jobs due to growing workloads and too much stress.[MORE]
Schwarten to clean hotel rooms
Queensland Information Technology Minister Robert Schwarten says Premier Anna Bligh's "Walk a Day in my Shoes" program is not about winning favour with voters. [MORE]
Tehan faces uphill battle after Labor win
The Liberal Member for Wannon, Dan Tehan, says he is disappointed the Labor Party has formed the new Federal Government.[MORE]
Floods haven't reduced locust threat: Helper
The Victorian Government says that flooding has not reduced the threat of the anticipated locust plague. [MORE]
Barnett regrets adviser's 'talk-fest' comments
Western Australia Premier Colin Barnett says he regrets that one of his advisers labelled the Kimberley Land Council's (KLC) annual general meeting a "non-specific talk-fest".[MORE]
Sidebottom puts hand up for regional ministry
The Federal Member for Braddon Sid Sidebottom has made a pitch for a new ministry focusing on regional development.[MORE]
Grandstand demolition to begin next week
The demolition of the heritage grandstand at Dubbo's showground will start next Tuesday. [MORE]
