Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - May, 2013
The ACT Government has signed up to the Federal Government’s Gonski reforms of school education, with the deal set to secure funding for 62,000 ACT students.
Australia stumbles in OECD ranking
A downturn in Australia’s mining output and worries of Chinese growth has driven the OECD’s Australian growth forecast down to 2.6 per cent.
Dwelling approvals records slight April rally
National dwelling approvals have recorded a slight upswing in April, recording the first rally in 2013 according to the latest figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Poll shows recognition support
The majority of Australian voters would support constitutional recognition of local government, according to the latest Nielsen poll.
Consumer sentiments fall again
Consumer sentiment has taken a battering in May, with the lowest reading of the Westpac Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment falling by 7 per cent over the last month.
Government announces job support
The Federal Government has introduced legislation that it promises will help more Australians into work by providing greater incentives and support for jobseekers.
Government pledges $80 million to eradicate polio
The Federal Government has announced it will contribute $80 million for the eradication of polio over the 2015-18 period.
Recognition legislation introduced before Parliament
The Federal Government has introduced legislation before Parliament that will seek to allow a referendum on local government recognition in the Australian Constitution.
Survey shows upswing in carbon price support
A new survey of over 1,000 people found that 45 per cent of respondents want to see the Federal Government’s carbon price given a go, while those wanting to see it dropped has fallen from 42 per cent to 35 per cent, while those unsure about it has remained at 19 per cent.
Commission challenges regulated access
The Productivity Commission has released a draft report into the access of national significant infrastructure, saying that legislation governing regulated third party access should be changed.
Government announces gas study
The Federal Government has announced a major new study into the ‘rapidly changing’ eastern Australian gas market.
Government broadsides Green's gas plan
The relationship between the Federal Government and their erstwhile political allies the Greens has deteriorated even further after Minister for Resources and Energy, Gary Gray, blasted the Green’s proposed blanket ban on all new coal seam gas exploration and production.
Government calls for Moorebank proponents
The Federal Government is calling for private companies to register their interest in developing and operating the Moorebank Intermodal Terminal.
Qantas ups Perth spending
Qantas has announced it will up its investment in Perth’s Airport to $100 million over the coming 18 months as the airlines seeks to expand and upgrade its presence in the Western Australian market.
Territory strikes gas MOU with Commonwealth
The Northern Territory and Commonwealth Governments have struck a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will aim to provide security over long term gas supply to the Territory.
Manufacturing sector facing gas crisis
Australia could be facing a gas supply crisis if the Federal Government fails to intervene and ensure competitively price gas supply, according to the latest report released by Manufacturing Australia.
Aussies smoke less, eat more and live longer finds report
The Council of Australian Government’s (COAG) Reform Council has released its fourth report on the National Healthcare Agreement, concluding that Australians are living longer, smoking less and enjoying better health than ever before.
Ford announces end of an era
Ford has announced the end of its car making business in Australia, with all manufacturing operations set to cease in October 2016 following an estimated $500 million loss over the past fiver years.
Investments at peak finds BREE
Investment in major resources and energy projects has peaked at $268 billion, according to the latest report by the Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics (BREE).
Anketell Point approved by Government
The Federal Government has announced it has granted approval for the Anketell Point Iron Ore Processing and Export Project in Western Australia, subject to 45 strict conditions.