News: Government
Childcare regulations anger FitnessNZ
FitnessNZ has expressed disappointment that its ongoing lobbying of the New Zealand Government for a change in regulations in childcare operations in fitness facilities has...
Oct 28, 2008
Safety /
Legal /
Government /
Fitness
Honouring Sir Edmund Hillary
The New Zealand Government has announced that it will introduce a series of recreation and sport initiatives to honour the late Sir Edmund Hillary. The initiatives are: ‘The...
Oct 24, 2008
Recreation /
Government /
Environment
Thailand convention executive stresses its 'business as usual' for tourism
In the face of political unrest in Bangkok, Thai Convention & Exhibition Bureau President Khun Natuut Amomwat made a special appearance at the opening media conference of...
Oct 9, 2008
Tourism /
Safety /
Government /
Security
Crawford to lead expert focus on grassroots sport
Federal Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis, has announced the appointment of the independent expert panel that will investigate the reforms required to ensure that Australiaâs...
Sep 2, 2008
Sport /
Recreation /
Government
Peters farewells Sports Commission
Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Chief Executive, Mark Peters, has resigned. Announcing Peter's departure from the ASC, Federal Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis, stated that...
Aug 28, 2008
Sport /
Recreation /
Government
Cosgrove welcomes NZ rugby league review
New Zealand Sport and Recreation Minister Clayton Cosgrove has welcomed the independent review of New Zealand Rugby League. The eight-member committee to be chaired by Sir John...
Jul 30, 2008
Sport /
Recreation /
Government
Village Roadshow abandons Victorian Park Plan
Village Roadshow has abandoned plans to redevelop the Werribee Open Range Zoo into an African-style safari park and theme park. An inter-departmental Victorian Government...
Jul 7, 2008
Tourism /
Attractions /
Government /
Environment
New Names for Tourism Australia Board
The Minister for Tourism, the Hon Martin Ferguson has announced the appointments of Terri Janke and Janet Whiting to the Tourism Australia Board of Directors for a period of...
Jun 20, 2008
Marketing /
Tourism /
Government /
Venues
Australian Ministers back coordinated approach to Sport and Recreation
Federal, State and Territory Sport Ministers have agreed that Australiaâs sporting future is of the highest national importance. In a global environment of ever-increasing...
Jun 9, 2008
Sport /
Recreation /
Government
Queensland to dispose of 'unprofitable and poorly patronised Active Recreation Centres'
Queensland Minister for Police, Corrective Services and Sport Judy Spence has announced that "unprofitable and poorly patronised Active Recreation Centres at Fick's Crossing,...
Jun 4, 2008
Recreation /
Government /
Venues
A Strong Voice for Young Australians
Young Australians will be given a stronger voice in Government decision making with the establishment of the Australian Youth Forum and the Office for Youth. The 2008-09 Budget...
May 14, 2008
Sport /
Culture /
Recreation /
Government
Budget Provides for Leisure
The Australian Government has stated that its 2008-09 Budget "delivers on the Australian Government's commitment to increase the number of healthy and active Australians and...
May 14, 2008
Sport /
Finance /
Recreation /
Government
Budget Slugs Tourism With More Taxes
Australia's $85 billion tourism industry will retain its funding as part of the Federal Budget but will be hit with additional taxes and charges through a hike in the departure...
May 14, 2008
Tourism /
Finance /
Government
Minister Announces National Tourism Strategy
Federal Minister for Tourism, Martin Ferguson MP, has announced the development of a National Tourism Strategy aimed at strengthening the tourism industry's supply-side capacity...
May 12, 2008
Tourism /
Culture /
Government
Labor charts new direction for Australian sport
The Federal Government has laid out its vision for Australian sport, with the release of a new directions paper and the appointment of five new members to the Australian Sports...
May 12, 2008
Sport /
Recreation /
Government
Changes at MSFA
Changes at Queensland's Major Sports Facilities Authority (MSFA) will see new directors appointed to its board and the renaming of the organisation. Queensland Sport Minister,...
Apr 24, 2008
Sport /
Government /
Venues /
Entertainment
Socceroos added to anti-siphoning list
The Socceroos World Cup qualifying matches will be shown on free-to-air television after the Federal Government agreed to add them to its 'free to air' television...
Apr 11, 2008
Sport /
Marketing /
Government
Bold plan for Sydney Venues
The long-awaited report from NSW Major Events Corporation is recommending that the Sydney Entertainment Centre be demolished to make way for a multi-purpose...
Feb 15, 2008
Design /
Government /
Venues /
Entertainment
Howard Pledges Scrapped
The incoming Federal Labor Government has scrapped pre election pledges to sport and leisure by former Prime Minister John Howard. In announcing spending cuts of $643 million...
Feb 12, 2008
Sport /
Finance /
Recreation /
Attractions /
Government
Doha's Aspire Zone becomes public corporation
The Emir of Qatar is to establish a public corporation under the name 'Aspire Zone' to run the sports and leisure precinct formerly known as the Sport City - the main venue for...
Jan 28, 2008
Events /
Sport /
Government /
Venues
Government guide for humane killing of kangaroos slammed by animal conservationists
Australian animal protection groups, RSPCA and the Wildlife Protection Association, have questioned a new government guide for the humane killing of kangaroos which recommends...
Jan 8, 2008
Government /
Environment
Federal Government sacks Tourism Australia Managing Director
Scott Morrison, Managing Director of Tourism Australia, has been sacked from his $350,000-a-year position after what is believed to be a dispute with the Federal Tourism...
Aug 26, 2006
Marketing /
Tourism /
Government