Tag: Federal Government
Tas Govt firm on no extra funds for mill proposal
The Tasmanian Government has again ruled out spending more taxpayers' money to help Gunns further its proposed pulp mill.[MORE]
Charges laid over shark slaughter, says MP
Fisheries Minister Norman Moore says charges have been laid in relation to the discovery of hundreds of illegally killed sharks on Western Australia's north-west coast.[MORE]
Gunns welcomes go-ahead, critics expect protests
The timber company Gunns has issued a statement saying it is pleased Acting Prime Minister Julia Gillard has confirmed it can start building its northern Tasmanian pulp mill immediately.[MORE]
Bishop urges banks to pass rate cuts on to business
Deputy Federal Opposition Leader Julie Bishop has joined business leaders in calling for banks to pass on the full amount of recent interest rate cuts.[MORE]
Gunns now a takeover target: Analyst
A Tasmanian pulp and paper analyst says Gunns remains a possible takeover target after getting approval to build its northern pulp mill yesterday.[MORE]
Bankers Association confident on guarantee scheme
The Australian Bankers Association (ABA) has rejected a claim that the Federal Government's bank guarantee scheme could encourage reckless lending practices.[MORE]
Pulp mill protest in Launceston
About 100 anti-pulp mill campaigners have gathered outside the Launceston office of the federal member for Bass, Jodi Campbell.[MORE]
Super funds to 'halve in next five years'
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New research suggests the number of super funds in Australia will fall by more than half over the next five years.[MORE]
Mill construction a risk for Gunns: Garrett
Peter Garrett says Gunns will be taking a risk if it chooses to begin construction on its Tasmanian pulp mill.[MORE]
Mill delay prompts Tamar Valley recession warning
Local opponents of Gunns' proposed pulp mill have predicted economic turmoil for the Tamar Valley because of the continuing delay.[MORE]
Mill construction could begin this year: Gunns
The Tasmanian timber company Gunns says it could begin building its northern Tasmanian pulp mill this year, even though it's yet to secure full federal approval.[MORE]
Australia could accept US detainees as POWs: law expert
A military law expert believes the possible transfer of Guantanamo Bay detainees to Australia could cause legal issues for the Federal Government.[MORE]
Garrett dodging pulp mill responsibility: Oppn
Environment Minister Peter Garrett has been accused of refusing to take responsibility for the Gunns pulp mill approval.[MORE]
Pulp mill decision 'a dark day for Tasmania'
The Tasmanian Greens have slammed the Federal Government's decision to allow Gunns more time to meet ecological guidelines.[MORE]
Gunns confident despite pulp mill approval delay
Gunns has expressed confidence in its proposed Tasmanian pulp mill, even though the project has again been delayed.[MORE]
Pulp mill expert surprised by Garrett delay
A Tasmanian pulp and paper analyst says he is surprised by yet another delay imposed on timber company Gunns' proposed northern pulp mill.[MORE]
Govt to consolidate lost superannuation
Federal Superannuation Minister Nick Sherry says the Government is planning to consolidate lost superannuation accounts automatically using tax file numbers.[MORE]
Sweet victory for Sydney confectionery workers
Four workers at a western Sydney confectionery wholesaler will share $15,3000 in back-pay after the federal Workplace Ombudsman found they were being underpaid.[MORE]
Garrett delays pulp mill approval
Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett has refused to approve Gunns' planned Tasmanian pulp mill, saying more environmental studies need to be done.[MORE]
Arts 'ignored' in national curriculum
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Lobby group calls for arts subjects to be included in the Federal Government's new national curriculum.[MORE]
Pulp mill approvals will help attract finance: Analyst
A Tasmanian pulp and paper industry analyst says getting Commonwealth approval will help Gunns to fund or sell its proposed pulp mill.[MORE]
Doubts over swim centre project
A private company has walked away from an agreement to manage the proposed state aquatic centre at Marion and there are concerns that the economic slowdown may cause further delays.[MORE]
Another Australian killed in Afghanistan
The Defence Department has confirmed that an Australian was killed in Afghanistan overnight.[MORE]
No demand for grocery unit pricing: retailers
Grocery stores are not satisfied by the Federal Government's moves to exempt small businesses from mandatory unit pricing.[MORE]
Garrett expected to approve Gunns pulp mill
Peter Garrett is expected to give the go-ahead to the Gunns pulp mill today.[MORE]
