Tag: State Parliament
Govt red tape blamed for cheap housing group's demise
A developer is blaming a lack of support from the Tasmanian Government for the demise of the Government's affordable housing organisation.[MORE]
Fight may be over for Union Hall
Union Hall at Adelaide University is a step closer to being demolished.[MORE]
Premier rejects inquiry calls over bigger parliament
The Tasmanian Premier has dismissed calls for another inquiry into boosting the size of State Parliament. [MORE]
O'Farrell will not name internet audit MP
New South Wales Opposition Leader Barry O'Farrell has refused to name the Nationals MP among those implicated by a parliamentary internet audit.[MORE]
Mildura MP reaffirms opposition to casino
Nationals' Mildura MP Peter Crisp says he is backing his party's decision not to support the proposed casino in the city.[MORE]
Government has run out of Illawarra ministers: Liberals
Liberal MP for Goulburn Pru Goward says the state Labor Government has run out of options in choosing a new Minister for the Illawarra.[MORE]
Calls for inquiry over Parliament revamp
There are calls for an independent inquiry into restoring numbers in Tasmania's parliament. [MORE]
Most 'Go cards' given away not yet used
The Queensland Government and the Opposition have opposite interpretations of a recent "Go Card" giveaway in the south-east.[MORE]
Greens dog Premier over greyhound race
Tasmania's Treasurer says suggestions the Premier may have intervened in a greyhound racing disqualification is rumour aimed at discrediting David Bartlett.[MORE]
Courts won't apply new sex offender laws: Opposition
The Queensland Opposition has welcomed new sex offender laws but says Queensland's courts are too weak to implement them.[MORE]
Councillor welcomes fast-tracking of housing development
A Sunshine Coast councillor says a possible plan by the Queensland Government to fast-track two major housing developments in the region is a "win" for housing affordability.[MORE]
The farmer wants - an MP
Sustainability Minister Kate Jones has accepted an offer from a Boonah farmer to join him on his property for a day to pull weeds and ear-tag cattle.[MORE]
MPs' deal means a more crowded House
The leaders of Tasmania's three political parties have signed an agreement to increase the number of politicians in the House of Assembly.[MORE]
Former SA bureaucrat loses 'stashed cash' case
Former senior bureaucrat Kate Lennon has lost her case against the SA Government over the 'stashed cash' affair.[MORE]
Same-sex vote applauded
A local advocate for gay rights says she's comfortable with the amendments to a bill allowing same sex couples in New South Wales to adopt.[MORE]
Govt in talks over station security cameras
The State Government has confirmed it is in discussions with the operators of Southern Cross train station over the adequacy of security cameras.[MORE]
Lenders ridicules Opposition costings
The Victorian Government is trying to link a blowout in the Federal Opposition's election costings, to the State Opposition.[MORE]
Fish stocks recovering in Moreton Bay green zones
New research has found more fish in Moreton Bay in south-east Queensland because of an expansion of green zones.[MORE]
Proposal for fixed Qld Parliamentary terms
There is another push in Queensland for fixed parliamentary terms.[MORE]
Taxpayer-funded advertising 'must benefit the people'
New guidelines say publicly-funded State Government and Opposition advertising must have a direct benefit to the people of Queensland.[MORE]
'Less violence, better school attendance' in Indigenous communities
The Queensland Government says a new report shows a reduction in violence and improved school attendance in Indigenous communities.[MORE]
Same-sex adoption bill clears hurdle
NSW Lower House MPs have narrowly voted in favour of a bill allowing same-sex adoption.[MORE]
Bligh again rejects privatisation referendum
Premier Anna Bligh has lashed out at the Opposition for suggesting again that she hold a referendum on asset sales.[MORE]
New top cop choice 'imminent'
The Tasmanian Government has revealed an announcement about a new Police Commissioner is imminent.[MORE]
O'Farrell publicly supports gay adoption bill
The New South Wales Opposition Leader Barry O'Farrell has joined the state's Premier in speaking in favour of a bill allowing same-sex couples the right to adopt.[MORE]
