News: Government
UN report shows challenges in protecting the Great Barrier Reef
Queensland is struggling to meet its water quality targets for the Great Barrier Reef, according to a new report from the United Nation's World Heritage Committee. The...
Jun 4, 2017
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Environment
Dalian Wanda Group to build new central Asian theme parks
Chinese real estate and entertainment giant the Dalian Wanda Group has announced that it will build two new entertainment complexes, at unspecified locations, along the Central...
May 29, 2017
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Business events industry applauds Māori tourism funding boost
Conventions and Incentives New Zealand (CINZ) is welcoming the $10 million funding boost for development of the Māori tourism sector announced in the 2017 Budget. Welcoming the...
May 27, 2017
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Budget a disappointment for New Zealand recreation industry
The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) has expressed concern about announcements in yesterday’s New Zealand budget, saying the decision not to spend more on recreation is...
May 25, 2017
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Widespread support for sport lottery funding plan
Federal Sports Minister Greg Hunt’s plan for a national lottery to fund Australian sport has been met with widespread approval by organisations across the sector. A central part...
May 23, 2017
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Steve Bracks named new MCG Trust Chair
Former Victorian Premier Steve Bracks has been named as the new Chair of the MCG Trust, replacing Bob Herbert, who will be retiring from the role after 13 years on the Trust and...
May 23, 2017
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Venues
Federal Sports Minister suggests new lottery to fund national sports plan
The Australian Government has released details of a national sports plan, central to which is an idea to implement a lottery for funding sporting programs at all levels. A...
May 22, 2017
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AEG Ogden looks to advance Brisbane's proposed $2 billion entertainment precinct
Venue management giant AEG Ogden is aiming to advance its proposed $2 billion entertainment precinct in the heart of Brisbane in talks with the Queensland Government this week....
May 21, 2017
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Western Australian Government creates industry consortiums to promote economic growth
The newly elected Western Australian Government has announced the creation of a series of Industry Engagement Consortiums designed to strengthen working relationships between...
May 18, 2017
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Government
Department of Conservation to raise charges for overseas visitors walking New Zealand's trails
The Department of Conservation (DoC) is set to start charging tourists more than the locals for walking New Zealand's national park trails. Speaking at this week's TRENZ tourism...
May 12, 2017
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New Zealand Government announces $100 million Tourism Infrastructure Fund
The announcement by the New Zealand Government that it will create a Tourism Infrastructure Fund worth $102 million over four years has been widely welcomed by tourism groups....
May 10, 2017
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Federal budget cuts Tourism Australia funding, ‘puts jobs at risk’
The 2017/18 Federal budget from Australian Treasurer Scott Morrision has been met with disappointment from industry groups, with the Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) labelling it...
May 10, 2017
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Federal budget backs healthy lifestyles and Gold Coast Commonwealth Games
Yesterday’s 2017/18 budget from Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison has been described as a “missed opportunity” to tackle Australia’s rising levels of obesity, despite the funding...
May 10, 2017
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Actions to supercharge future success of New Zealand tourism
Priority actions for the incoming Government to supercharge the tourism industry’s success have been unveiled today by Tourism Industry Aotearoa. Tourism for Tomorrow, the 2017...
May 9, 2017
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Federal Budget confirms return of Australia Council arts funds
Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison’s 2017/18 budget, handed down in Canberra on last night, has confirmed that funds from the Catalyst - Australian Arts and Culture Fund are to be...
May 9, 2017
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Hong Kong Government approves funding for US$1.4 billion Hong Kong Disneyland expansion
Hong Kong’s Legislative Council has approved controversial Government plans to co-finance a US$1.4 billion (HK$10.9 billion) expansion of the Hong Kong Disneyland theme park....
May 5, 2017
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David Scowsill to depart World Travel & Tourism Council
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announces the departure of David Scowsill, its President and Chief Executive over the past six years. During his tenure as the...
May 4, 2017
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Live Performance Australia calls for Federal Government to ‘Stop the Bots’
Claiming that Australia is “missing in action” in the fight against ticket bots, Live Performance Australia (LPA) has renewed its call for the Federal Government to support...
May 4, 2017
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Ticketing
Multi million dollar budget funding boost for Victorian water safety initiatives
The Victorian Government’s latest budget has allocated a total of $17.1 million over four years for three key water safety projects, which will contribute to addressing key...
May 4, 2017
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Aquatics
Victorian budget confirms next stage of Geelong’s Simonds Stadium upgrade
This week’s Victorian budget has confirmed funds to kick-start planning and design for Stage 5 of the redevelopmentof Geelong’s Simonds Stadium. Aiming to transform Simonds...
May 3, 2017
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Victorian budget provides funds for aquatics, events, sport and tourism
As part of a plan to increase tourism spending in Victoria to $36.5 billion every year by 2025, the Victorian Government’s 2017/18 budget is to provide an extra $25 million to...
May 2, 2017
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Aquatics
Tourism gains from new Northern Territory budget
The Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) has welcomed the Northern Territory Government’s 2017/18 Budget, saying it provided the right investment for tourism to become a...
May 2, 2017
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Royalties for Regions review critical of ‘unaffordable’ recreation centres
The newly elected Western Australian Government is looking to overhaul the State’s Royalties for Regions program, with funding set to be directed toward agriculture and other...
Apr 22, 2017
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Aquatics
Sunshine Coast arts festival sets a benchmark
The Horizon Sunshine Coast festival of arts and culture has been showcased by Arts Queensland as an exemplar for other councils and those in the arts/cultural sector. Sunshine...
Apr 15, 2017
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Arts