News: Government
Basketball Australia's Keneally slams Sydney Lord Mayor
Using language reminiscent of the contemporaty political arena, Basketball Australia Chief Executive Kristina Keneally has accussed Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore and the City...
Jun 11, 2013
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Fair Work Commission recommends $15.80 per week rise in minimum wage
The Fair Work Commission has approved a 2.6% increase to Modern Award adult minimum wages resulting in Australia's lowest paid workers getting a rise of $15.80 per week from 1st...
Jun 6, 2013
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Dispute over private sector developments in Victoria's national parks
The Victorian National Parks Association (VNPA) have claimed that new legislation will effectively put Victoria's national parks "up for sale" with 99 year development leases...
Jun 3, 2013
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Moya Dodd loses FIFA election but gets co-opted to its Executive Committee
Football Federation Australia (FFA) Director and Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Vice President Moya Dodd has been appointed as a member of the Executive Committee (ExCo) of...
Jun 1, 2013
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NSW Fair Trading Commissioner reminds consumers of gym membership rights and responsibilities
In another example of consumer affairs authorities focussing on fitness club management and membership issues, NSW Fair Trading Commissioner Rod Stowe has issued a reminder to...
May 29, 2013
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New Sport NZ board members appointed
Sport and Recreation Minister Murray McCully has appointed former Silver Ferns and Black Ferns manager Jackie Barron to the board of Sport New Zealand. Announcing the...
May 29, 2013
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Kicking goals for Indigenous youth
The Federal Government is investing nearly $1.3 million to continue supporting the next generation of Indigenous leaders, in partnership with the Australian Football League. The...
May 28, 2013
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Betting odds advertising to be banned during live sport broadcasts
The Federal Government is to ban the promotion of odds by gambling companies and commentators during the broadcast of live sports matches. The Federal Government has demanded...
May 28, 2013
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Coaching and leadership centre opens at the AIS
Australia's top coaches and sporting leaders have welcomed the opening of the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Centre for Performance Coaching and Leadership. Opening the...
May 27, 2013
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World ironman champion to compete at Busselton
Two-time world ironman champion Chris McCormack will be one of 2,000 athletes competing in the 2013 Sunsmart Ironman WA. McCormack's presence represents a huge boost for the...
May 17, 2013
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Senate establishes inquiry into sports science
The Australian Senate has today (16th May) voted in favour of a motion from Greens Senator, Dr Richard Di Natale, to establish an inquiry into sports science. Senator Di Natale,...
May 16, 2013
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Outdoors New Zealand recognised as Audit Safety Provider
Outdoors New Zealand (ONZ) has been approved as a safety audit provider by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) to carry out safety audits of adventure...
May 16, 2013
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Basketball Australia to extend No School No Play program
In spite of losing Federal Government funding, Basketball Australia will extend its highly successful and popular No School No Play program into 2013/14 - helping selected...
May 16, 2013
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45 regional events to receive Eventscorp funding
A diverse range of sporting, cultural, arts and culinary events have been named as recipients of the Western Australian Government's Regional Events Scheme (RES) funding....
May 15, 2013
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Arts, sport and tourism avoid cuts in Federal Budget
The 2013/14 Federal Budget has delivered a stable outcome for the Government's leisure portfolios, with arts, sport and tourism avoiding spending cuts. With previously announced...
May 15, 2013
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World adopts rugby league safety initiative born in New Zealand
A player safety initiative, originally introduced in New Zealand as a result of a collaboration between the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) and the New Zealand NZ Rugby...
May 14, 2013
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Tourism industry showing strong growth
Tourism contributed $41 billion to Australia's economy in 2011/12, an increase of 5.3%, according to the latest Tourism Satellite Account (TSA). The recently released data...
May 14, 2013
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New Victorian arts programs to drive innovation and public benefit
Victorian Government funding programs for arts organisations and individual artists are to be streamlined, more strategically focused and boosted. Announcing the changes,...
May 13, 2013
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Dolphin feeding to continue in Tin Can Bay
Visitors and locals can continue to enjoy the remarkable opportunity of feeding wild dolphins in Tin Can Bay through a new agreement with the Queensland Government. Queensland...
May 12, 2013
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Victorian Government commits $24 million for tourism
The Victorian Government has announced new funding of $24 million over the next four years to increase regional tourism, grow international markets and maximise the potential of...
May 10, 2013
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Supporting young Papuan's development through rugby league
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has launched a rugby league program in Papua New Guinean schools that aims to encourage healthy lifestyles for 50,000 children, while...
May 10, 2013
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Asian football unites to endorse Moya Dodd
Australia's campaign to have Football Federation Australia (FFA) Director and former Matilda Moya Dodd elected to the FIFA Executive Committee received a significant boost last...
May 8, 2013
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New AFC President sets about reform as battle for change looms
A Singapore-based sports marketing company is at the centre of a battle for the future of reform within Asian football just days after the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)...
May 5, 2013
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Funding boost for Anti-Doping and Sports Integrity
Federal Sports Minister Kate Lundy has announced new funding of $3.46 million in the 2013/14 Budget for anti-doping body the Australian Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) and the...
May 5, 2013
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