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The Federal Government has announced applications for the Building Better Regional Cities will be open for local councils in regional centres across the country.

Population and Communities Minister Tony Burke today announced the opening of applications for funding under the Government's Building Better Regional Cities program which will provide local councils with support to alleviate housing supply pressures.

Councils in 47 regional centres have the opportunity to apply for a share in $100 million in funding under the Building Better Regional Cities Program.

Leadership and management key to productivity

The Society for Knowledge Economics (SKE) has released a two year study into leadership and management capability, finding that progressive and innovative leadership and sound management are key to boosting the country’s productivity.

Tax forum finishes

Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan has officially closed the October Tax Forum after announcing the government would not conduct inquiries into issues raised by participants.

Austrade report highlights Australia's economic strengths

The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) has released the 2011 Benchmark Report: Australia – A wealth of Opportunities, highlighting Australia’s economic strength and attraction as a regional financial services centres.

Discussion paper on local government constitutional recognition released

A discussion paper on whether local government should be recognised in the Australian Constitution has been released by the Expert Panel on Constitutional Recognition of Local Government for public consultation.

RBA holds cash rate

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced its decision to leave the cash rate unchanged at 4.75 per cent.

ALRC proposes major reform to classification system

The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) has proposed major reform to the country’s media content classification system after publishing the National Classification Scheme Review Discussion Paper.

AEC to maintain seat numbers

Following findings by the Australian Statistician, the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has found no reason to increase the number of seats in the House of Representatives.

DFAT IT contract goes to tender

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has released a request for tender (RFT) for a supplier to provide a comprehensive and integrated new system for issuing passports.

Victoria calls for delay to OH&S harmonisation

The Victorian State Government has called for a 12-month delay to the implementation of national occupation health and safety (OH&S) harmonisation.

Federal Government releases research infrastructure roadmap

The Federal Government has released the 2011 Strategic Roadmap for Australian Research Infrastructure which sets out the Government’s priority areas for national, collaborative research infrastructure over the next five to ten years.

Treasury releases final budget outcome

Federal Treasury has released the 2010-11 Final Budget Outcome, finding that the global financial downturn had wiped $40 billion off forecasted growth rates.

Productivity Commission releases lessons in reforming regulation discussion draft

Governments need a range of mechanisms to ensure that regulations remain 'fit for purpose' and to identify priority reforms, according to a discussion draft released by the Productivity Commission.

Tax Forum papers released

The Federal Government has released two discussion papers in the lead up to the October Tax Forum.

Wheatstone receives EPBC Act approval

A liquefied natural gas project proposed by Chevron in Western Australia’s Pilbara region will go ahead after the Federal Government approved the project under national environmental law.

Federal Government releases discussion paper on anti-discrimination law

The Federal Government has released a public discussion paper to seek community views on the recent consolidation of Federal anti-discriminatory laws.