News: Government
Significant growth predicted for tourism on China’s Hainan Island
Stakeholders from Hainan’s tourism industry have reacted positively to recent measures announced by Chinese President Xi Jinping that support the opening up of China’s tropical...
May 10, 2018
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ATEC welcomes budget boost for regional tourism
The 2018 Federal Budget provided good news for Australian tourism, delivering a much-needed boost to the tourism export sector through investment in destination marketing and...
May 9, 2018
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Live Performance Australia slams Federal budget as a 'no show'
Live Performance Australia (LPA) has described the 2018/19 Federal budget as another missed opportunity to demonstrate its support for the live performance industry in the...
May 8, 2018
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Report suggests Australian Institute of Sport to shed 40 jobs at Canberra base
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) is beginning what is being described as a "painful but long overdue" process to re-invent itself after years of criticism about athlete...
May 7, 2018
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Calls for Western Australian Government to introduce ‘serious threat’ shark policy
Recent attacks have seen the Western Australain Government put under pressure to implement its ‘serious threat’ shark policy, where large sharks seens as posing a potential...
May 7, 2018
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Australian Tourism Export Council calls for Federal budget to back tourism
Australia’s tourism industry needs continued strong political leadership and commitment in order to maintain its success and grow further opportunities for the national economy,...
May 7, 2018
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NSW Government announces koala reserves in attempt to reverse declining populations
In an attempt to reverse the decline in koala populations - which have fallen by more than 25% in the past 20 years - the NSW Government has announced a $45 million intervention...
May 6, 2018
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TTF welcomes Northern Territory Government's backing for tourism
Tourism and Transport Forum Australia (TTF) has welcomed the Northern Territory Government’s recognised of the potential for tourism to be the next key long-term economic driver...
May 1, 2018
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Live Performance Australia calls for NSW Government action on Sydney’s Theatre Royal
Live Performance Australia (LPA) has called on the NSW Government to urgently resolve the future of the shuttered Theatre Royal in central Sydney. While welcoming the...
Apr 30, 2018
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Life Saving Victoria welcomes additional water safety funding
Life Saving Victoria has welcomed advice that the Victorian Government is pledging $8.3 million over two years towards water safety initiatives. Life Saving Victoria’s President...
Apr 29, 2018
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Aquatics
Eve of budget address to highlight need to reconsider Australia’s Cultural Policy
On the eve of this week’s Federal budget, celebrated cultural economist Professor David Throsby is to review Australia’s attempts to deliver a sustainable, wide-ranging arts and...
Apr 29, 2018
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Venues NSW Chair issued warning over viability of Sydney stadium redevelopments
The chairperson of the NSW Government agency charged with managing many of the State’s major venues last year issued a warning over the costs and viability of the redevelopment...
Apr 29, 2018
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Commencement of first stage of redevelopment at Adelaide’s Memorial Drive
Federal Minister Christopher Pyne has given a strong indication that a partnership between the Federal and South Australian Governments will deliver a multipurpose arena next to...
Apr 27, 2018
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Visit Victoria welcomes continued Government investment in tourism and events
The Victorian Government has announced its ongoing support for tourism and events with a significant investment to be made in the 2018/19 Victorian State Budget. Building on...
Apr 27, 2018
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Northern Territory Government scraps plans for Darwin ‘Stolen Generations’ museum
The Northern Territory Government has announced that it is to scrap plans for a museum that was to have told the story of the ‘Stolen Generation’ of Indigenous Australians. The...
Apr 26, 2018
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Western Australian Government commits to ongoing support for Albany Entertainment Centre
The Western Australian Government is to provide ongoing funding to back the operations of the Albany Entertainment Centre (AEC). Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan today...
Apr 26, 2018
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Details revealed for Victorian Rugby League State Centre
Details of the Victorian Government’s plans for a new Victorian Rugby League State Centre are being welcomed as a huge boost for the sport. Part of a package of growing links...
Apr 23, 2018
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Annual seasonal closure of attractions commences in Thailand’s national parks
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the country’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has announced the commencement of its annual...
Apr 22, 2018
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No sign of reopening of cyclone-damaged Queensland island resort
Despite decades of success as one of Queensland's most popular resorts, South Molle Island - damaged by Tropical Cyclone Debbie in 2016 - remains closed with no signs of...
Apr 22, 2018
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Community sport key to gender equality
The Victorian Government is continuing in its objective to improve opportunities for women and girls in sport with the announcement today of the $100,000 Change Our Game...
Apr 18, 2018
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Bilbies return to NSW National Parks after near 100-year extinction
For the first time in over 100 years the Greater Bilby will be back in NSW National Parks with the species set to be re-introduced to the Pilliga State Conservation area in...
Apr 17, 2018
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NRL agrees to take big games to Melbourne
The NRL will take a host of big games, including State of Origin fixtures, to Melbourne after securing a deal with the Victorian Government for a centre of excellence. After...
Apr 17, 2018
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GOLDOC Chairman Beattie admits errors at Commonwealth Games closing ceremony
After 10 days of managerial and sporting success, the organisers of the 2018 Commonwealth Games have admitted that they “got it wrong” for the Games’ closing ceremony last...
Apr 16, 2018
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Victorian Government backs plans for redevelopment of MCG and Etihad Stadium
The Victorian Government has signed an agreement with the AFL that will pave the way for the redevelopment of two major sports stadiums in Melbourne – the Melbourne Cricket...
Apr 12, 2018
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