Tag: Federal - State Issues
No room for Obama while Howard's in town
John Howard is one of the reasons US president-elect Barack Obama is living in a Washington hotel before his inauguration.[MORE]
Home sales slump in Qld despite sweeteners
Figures show a dramatic drop in new home sales in Queensland, despite an increase in the first home owners grant and a drop in official interest rates.[MORE]
Future of McArthur River Mine now in Garrett's hands: Oppn
The Territory Opposition is calling for the Government to pressure the Federal Environment Minister to quickly resolve the future of the McArthur River mine. [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]
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]
State rules out financial help for pulp mill
Tasmania's Treasurer is hoping there won't be any further delays with the Gunns' pulp mill project.[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]
Wagga homeless to benefit from new Federal funding
A senior researcher with the Saint Vincent de Paul Society is confident the New South Wales Riverina region will benefit from a new push to tackle homelessness.[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]
Reef report justifies regulating farming, minister says
The Qld Govt says new Great Barrier Reef research justifies plans to regulate farming practices.[MORE]
Shark fishermen 'should be compensated over cutbacks'
The Queensland Seafood Industry Association is calling on the Federal Government to compensate fishermen if a proposed cutback to shark fishing is introduced.[MORE]
Intervention 'a mark of the failure of self-government'
The former chief minister of the Northern Territory, Paul Everingham, says the federal government was wrong to split responsibility for Aboriginal affairs when it granted self-government 30 years ago.[MORE]
Garrett to make pulp mill decision Monday
The Federal Government will give its final verdict on Gunns's proposed northern Tasmanian pulp mill early next week.[MORE]
Calls for SA bag ban to go national
The federal and state governments are being urged to follow South Australia's lead and ban plastic bags this year.[MORE]
Tougher times predicted for Qld tourism industry
Queensland tourism leaders predict some regional operators will fail and jobs will be lost if Australia suffers its biggest drop in overseas visitors in 20 years.[MORE]
Tourists to shun Australia in 2009: report
A new report says Australia is about to suffer its biggest drop in the number of overseas visitors in 20 years.[MORE]
Premier defends SA business tax level
The SA Premier defends business tax levels in light of a report comparing the states.[MORE]
Croc management plan awaiting consideration
The Sustainability Minister is yet to consider the recommendations of a review of the state's crocodile management plan.[MORE]
Opposition welcomes Tas Govt lifeline for ACL
The Tasmanian Opposition is relieved the State Govt has agreed to help the Launceston-based car parts manufacturer ACL Bearings.[MORE]
Lifeline for ACL Bearings
The State Government has agreed to provide a one off loan to troubled car parts manufacturer ACL Bearings, after urgent talks to support hundreds of jobs.[MORE]
Gas hub land owners will be compensated: Ferguson
The Federal Government has appointed a facilitator to speed up negotiations with Indigenous interests in order to establish a liquefied natural gas (LNG) hub in the Kimberley.[MORE]
Minister says Bell Bay expansion will unlock state transport
The State Government says a major expansion of the Bell Bay port will unlock constraints in Tasmania's transport system.[MORE]
State seeks infrastructure funds for port expansion
The State Government is seeking major funding for the expansion of the Bell Bay Port to ensure Tasmania's transport system meets growing demands.[MORE]
Green car fund not for petrol models: Xenophon
An independent Senator says the 'green' car fund should not back Holden's four-cylinder project.[MORE]
