News: Government
NSW Government looks for input in developing new policy for arts, culture and creative industries
Looking to the grassroots of the creative industries for ideas, innovation and growth, the NSW Government has launched an initiative to bring the state’s arts and creative...
Jul 6, 2023
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Arts
ACT Government commences next phase of single use plastics ban
The next phase of the Act Government’s single-use plastics ban came into effect on 1st July banning the sale, supply and distribution of single-use plastic plates and bowls,...
Jul 5, 2023
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Canberra Raiders Chairman calls for all new stadium for the ACT
Citing that “it is not cost effective to enhance an existing facility”, Dennis Richardson, Chairman of the NRL’s Canberra Raiders, has expressed his “hope” that the ACT...
Jun 29, 2023
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Venues
ACT Government commits to future Canberra stadium at AIS campus
The ACT Government and the Australian Sports Commission have today signed a memorandum of understanding to ensure continued support for the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS)...
Jun 28, 2023
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Visitor expenditure in Victoria reaches record high
Tourism spending in Victoria has hit a record high of $35 billion annually, reaching the Victorian Government’s 2024 tourism target more than a year ahead of schedule. The...
Jun 27, 2023
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Victorian Government announces crack down on ticket scalpers
In the wake of reports that tickets for Taylor Swift's 2024 concert dates in Australia are being resold for massive markups, the Victorian Government announced that it will...
Jun 27, 2023
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Malaysian Sports Ministry introduces free swimming lessons for children from low income families
Aiming to improve children’s water safety skills, Malaysia’s Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) is to offer free swimming lessons to the children of families in low-income bracket....
Jun 27, 2023
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Aquatics
Australian Government seeks advisors to drive major events through and beyond the Brisbane Olympics
A tender seeking expert advice to deliver a “strategic and coordinated approach to Australian Government support … to attract, deliver and leverage MSEs” (major international...
Jun 22, 2023
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Western Australia's Department of Education bans open water VacSwim lessons at south coast beaches
Citing "multiple risks" Western Australia's Department of Education has said a swim education program at three south coast beach locations will not proceed this summer. The...
Jun 21, 2023
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Aquatics
Screen and games industries supported in Northern Territory
The video games industry and screen sector is being supported by Northern Territory Government through their backing of local developers, studios and organisations. $145,000 in...
Jun 21, 2023
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Entertainment
UNWTO and World Travel and Tourism Council Sign Historic MOU
In an historic first, the world’s two leading organisations representing the global public and private sectors in tourism agreed to work together across a number of key...
Jun 21, 2023
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Federal Government withdraws funding for second Bathurst race circuit
Plans for a second motor racing circuit at Bathurst’s Mount Panorama appear likely to not proceed with the Federal Government withdrawing previously pledged funding for the new...
Jun 20, 2023
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Additional $1 million for Fraser Coast Marine Turtle Rehabilitation and Research Centre
Hoping to aid the recovery of more than 150 sick and injured marine turtles every year, the Queensland Government will invest an additional $1 million into the development of...
Jun 20, 2023
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Plans move forward for second Rockhampton stadium
Despite work having commenced on the $54 million redevelopment of Rockhampton's Browne Park, the proponents of a rival stadium plan in the Central Queensland city have lodged a...
Jun 18, 2023
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ACT Government partners with the University of Canberra to deliver Stromlo Forest Park improvements
The ACT Government has partnered with the University of Canberra to deliver $2.8 million in new funding for improvements at Stromlo Forest Park. The ACT Government investment...
Jun 18, 2023
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Environment
New Zealand tourism industry looks to engage with ambitious new environment plan
Tourism Industry Aotearoa has advised that the nation’s tourism industry is looking forward to engaging with the draft Tourism Environment Action Plan released for consultation...
Jun 16, 2023
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Live Performance Australia welcomes passage of Creative Australia legislation
Live Performance Australia (LPA) has advised that it has “welcomed” the passage of legislation in the Federal Parliament establishing Creative Australia and putting in place...
Jun 16, 2023
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Arts
South Australia 2023/24 budget includes $20.8 million to secure and develop events
The South Australian 2023/24 Budget includes $20.8 million over four years to secure further new events and grow existing events across the state. This is in addition to the...
Jun 15, 2023
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New Zealand Government launches draft Tourism Environment Action Plan
The New Zealand Government has today launched a draft Tourism Environment Action Plan for public consultation which sets out actions to further shift the tourism industry to “a...
Jun 15, 2023
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Environment
Cost of new Adelaide Aquatic Centre set to rise by 59%
Revealing designs for the new Adelaide Aquatic Centre, the South Australian Government has announced that the cost of the facility will rise by $55 million from its initially...
Jun 10, 2023
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Parks
New Western Australian Premier announces refreshed cabinet portfolios
Western Australia's new Premier Roger Cook has announced ministerial portfolios in his new administration with changes in responsibility for tourism and local government....
Jun 6, 2023
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Government
Australian Government searches globally for head of new Environment Information office
The Federal Government is conducting a global search to lead Australia’s first independent, national environmental data and information office - the Environment Information...
Jun 4, 2023
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Environment
Tourism Australia cuts 20 jobs at Sydney offices
With the recent Federal budget having reduced its funding, Tourism Australia is understood to have cut 20 roles from its Sydney-based marketing team. The reduction of what is...
Jun 2, 2023
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AMCS disappointed at ACT Government for dropping plans to ditch plastic takeaway containers
While the ACT Government will ban a number of additional plastic items from 1st July, it has abandoned its proposal to ban plastic takeaway containers and expanded polystyrene...
May 30, 2023
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Environment