News: Government
2022/23 Queensland Budget delivers for sport, tourism and environment
The Queensland Government’s 2022-23 budget has allocated more than $408.5 million for tourism, innovation and sport; $262.5 million to expand the state’s network of...
Jun 22, 2022
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VenuesWest appoints first female Chair and welcomes new board member
The VenuesWest board, which oversees Western Australia's premier sport and entertainment venues, has appointed Mary Anne Stephens as their first female Chair and welcomed new...
Jun 20, 2022
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Netball Australia reported to be on verge of financial ruin
Auditors have warned Netball Australia that it is in danger of financial collapse with losses and debts amounting to $11 million. As reported by News Corp, Netball Australia is...
Jun 16, 2022
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Inaugural grant program announced for Cape York First Nations to protect significant areas
To support Cape York Traditional Owner groups in protecting areas of cultural and natural significance on their Country, the Queensland Government is providing funding through...
Jun 16, 2022
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Singapore Government to take over the ownership and management of National Stadium and Sports Hub
The Singapore Government has announced that its sport agency SportSG will take over the ownership and management of the Singapore Sports Hub after electing to terminate its...
Jun 10, 2022
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New members appointed to Victorian Trust For Nature Board
To ensure the continued protection of precious native habitat for future generations to enjoy, the Victorian Government has appointed three new members to the Trust for Nature...
Jun 10, 2022
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AFL’s Gillon McLachlan says new stadium key to Tasmania’s bid for 19th competition team
AFL Chief Executive Gillon McLachlan has advised that the development of a new stadium in Hobart will be essential for Tasmania’s bid for a standalone team in the competition to...
Jun 9, 2022
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Queensland national park plan to protect Waanyi culture
Queensland’s Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park management plan takes a cooperative approach to national park management that incorporates the important cultural knowledge of...
Jun 9, 2022
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Pathway to Australian permanent residency underpins hotel labour agreement on bridging skills gap
More than 100 hotel leaders gathered online recently to hear details of the new Hotel and Accommodation sector Temporary Labour Agreement and learn how it can help them hire...
Jun 8, 2022
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Australian international borders are open but visitor bottlenecks remain
While Australia’s international borders are open, slow visa processing times are hindering the flow of international visitors with some choosing to travel to competing...
Jun 8, 2022
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Victorian Government backs venues and new music events
The Victorian Government is supporting the revival of the state’s live music sector through its Live Music Venues Support Program and On The Road Again initiative. Commencing as...
Jun 7, 2022
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Australia’s new Government names Special Envoy for the Arts
Newly elected Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has named Susan Templeman, the Federal Member for Macquarie, as Special Envoy for the Arts, tasked with promoting and...
Jun 6, 2022
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ACT Government underpaid superannuation of 633 Cultural Facilities Corporation staff
The ACT Government has admitted to underpaying superannuation to 633 current and former staff members of the Cultural Facilities Corporation (CFC) for the last 13 years. CFC, is...
Jun 6, 2022
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Royal Life Saving spotlights Federal Government’s commitment to aquatic centre upgrades
Royal Life Saving Australia has today spotlighted the aquatic centres across Australia to which the new Federal Government made election promises on facilities being upgraded,...
Jun 6, 2022
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Documents suggest cost of Hobart stadium will be higher than $750 million
The cost of the proposed Hobart stadium is likely to be higher than $750 million suggested at the time of the project’s unveiling in March - with the figure revealed as having...
Jun 3, 2022
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Australian Olympic Committee welcomes new Federal Sports Minister
The appointment of Anika Wells as Australia's new Federal Sports Minister Anika Wells has been welcomed by the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) following her appointment to...
Jun 1, 2022
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$8.6million to restore and protect key koala habitat in Queensland’s Brigalow Belt
An $8.6 million partnership between the Queensland Government and the Queensland Trust for Nature (QTFN) aims to restore and protect key koala habitat in the vast northern...
Jun 1, 2022
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Australian Marine Conservation Society welcomes new Federal Government appointments
The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) has welcomed appointments within the new Federal Government and looks forward to working with the next parliament to deliver...
May 31, 2022
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Tourism peak bodies welcome Senator Don Farrell as new Federal Tourism Minister
The Australian Tourism Industry Council (ATIC) and the Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) have welcomed Senator Don Farrell as the new Federal Minister for Tourism and...
May 31, 2022
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces cabinet and leisure portfolios
Newly elected Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced his cabinet following his election win last weekend. In addition to key frontbench positions revealed at...
May 31, 2022
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Questions over South Australian Government's commitment to Adelaide Aquatic Centre rebuild
The South Australia Government’s commitment to rebuild the Adelaide Aquatic Centre in North Adelaide has been questioned by the state opposition. During campaigning for March’s...
May 28, 2022
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Tasmanian budget backs AFL Team Taskforce and stadium feasibility study
As the state continues to push for an AFL team, the Tasmanian Government’s 2022/23 budget has provided $1.3 million for the AFL Team Taskforce and the feasibility study for a...
May 27, 2022
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Japan opens borders to foreign tour groups after two year closure
With the Coronavirus pandemic having seen the country closed to tourists for two years, the Japanese Government is opening its borders to visitors from 98 countries and regions....
May 27, 2022
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LPA looks forward to productive partnership with incoming Federal Government
Live Performance Australia (LPA), the arts and entertainment industry peak body, has welcomed the incoming Labor Government along with congratulating the successful Greens and...
May 24, 2022
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