News: Government
Call for play to become a national health priority
Play Australia has released a five-year game plan for play to be a key part of post Coronavirus recovery. Advising that “we want to see a connected and healthy Australia where...
Jun 17, 2020
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Queensland Government approves return of fans to stadiums
Queensland’s major sporting venues will welcome back fans from this weekend, in a trial that will allow crowds of up to 2000 people to attend venues including The Gabba, Suncorp...
Jun 16, 2020
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Great Barrier Reef campaigners deliver message of Reef-safe recovery
On returning to State Parliament earlier today, Queensland politicians were met by Great Barrier Reef campaigners delivering their powerful message on Reef-safe recovery. A...
Jun 15, 2020
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Fitness Australia calls for national consistency in state government gym reopenings
With gyms and other indoor fitness facilities reopened in NSW at the weekend and Victorian fitness clubs to reopening as of next Monday, Fitness Australia is calling on state...
Jun 15, 2020
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Facilities hosting elite swimmers to benefit from new Federal technology funding
The Australian Government’s announcement of new funding for high performance athletes is to include $725,000 for Swimming Australia to equip at least one pool in each state with...
Jun 15, 2020
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Federal Government commits extra $50 million for elite Australian athletes
The Australian Government has announced $50.6 million in funding over two years for high performance athletes. Media reports today indicate that Federal Minister for Youth and...
Jun 13, 2020
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Cairns Convention Centre redevelopment completion delayed by three months
The $176 million upgrade of the Cairns Convention Centre has been delayed for a third time pushing the completion date to February next year. Explaining the new timeline, a...
Jun 12, 2020
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Live Entertainment Industry Forum welcomes potential easing of restrictions on outdoor sport and entertainment venues
The newly formed Live Entertainment Industry Forum (LEIF) has today welcomed the Federal Government’s move on to further ease restrictions on organised on outdoor sport and...
Jun 12, 2020
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Australian Prime Minister moves forward relaxation of Coronavirus rules to allow crowds to return to sport and entertainment
Australians could enjoy being part of outdoor crowds of up to 10,000 at ticketed concerts, festivals and sporting events as part of new relaxed physical distancing rules...
Jun 12, 2020
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World Tourism Organization provides global resources for industry restart
The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has released a series of resources to help formulate a sector-wide response to the unprecedented challenge of the COVID-19...
Jun 11, 2020
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Australian music industry issues 'SOS' to Government
More than 1,000 artists, businesses and other stakeholders from across the music community have signed an Open Letter, imploring the Australian Government to provide immediate -...
Jun 10, 2020
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Hong Kong's theme parks to reopen as Government looks to reboot tourism
In a move to restart its tourism industry, the Hong Kong Government has approved the reopening of the Disneyland and Ocean Park theme parks while also pushing for return of...
Jun 9, 2020
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Director General of Health signs off on New Zealand Events Sector Voluntary Code
With New Zealand having lifted almost all of its internal Coronavirus restrictions, the nation’s Director General of Health has signed off on a new Voluntary Code for event...
Jun 8, 2020
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Industry figures recognised in 2020 Queen's Birthday honours
The achievements of 933 Australians have been acknowledged in the Queen's Birthday Honours List this year, including a range of prominent industry achievers. As well as...
Jun 7, 2020
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New Zealand Government lifts all internal Coronavirus restrictions
Declaring that the nation is "virus-free", New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced the lifting of almost all of its Coronavirus restrictions. With no active...
Jun 7, 2020
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Easing of Western Australia’s Coronavirus restrictions sees Premier tell people to get out and do what they enjoy
West Australian has today taken a big step towards returning to normal life with third stage of eased Coronavirus restrictions enabling the operation of gyms, playgrounds,...
Jun 5, 2020
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Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium ready to claim world first with return of fans
Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium will potentially claim a world-first next week it the New Zealand Government allows spectators to again attend sporting events. With New Zealand...
Jun 5, 2020
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NSW Government to allow corporate boxes to operate at NRL fixtures from next week
Small numbers of fans are to be allowed back into venues for NRL fixtures in NSW as of next week, with groups of up to 50 people to be allowed into corporate boxes at stadiums....
Jun 5, 2020
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Approval of Industry Plan sets path for reopening of Queensland’s swimming pools and aquatic centres
The Queensland Government’s approval of an Industry COVIDSafe Plan for Swimming Pools and Aquatic Centres is set to see an acceleration of the reopening of facilities in the...
Jun 5, 2020
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Eden Park Chief Executive ‘thrilled’ at prospect of again welcoming fans to watch live sport
With New Zealand’s Coronavirus restrictions potentially being further eased next week to allow fans to again attend sporting events, Eden Park Trust Chief Executive, Nick...
Jun 4, 2020
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Industry plan prompts Queensland Government to allow fitness clubs to operate with more than 20 exercisers
The Queensland Government is to allow gyms and fitness clubs to operate with more than 20 exercisers after the state’s Chief Health Officer’s approval of an industry COVIDSafe...
Jun 4, 2020
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New Zealand Government moves to eliminate Coronavirus restrictions
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has today announced that the nation could move to lower Coronavirus restrictions sooner than planned based on the near elimination of...
Jun 2, 2020
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Reopening of cultural institutions coincides with Australian Government considering support for arts and entertainment sector
Today’s reopening of the National Museum of Australia and the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra, more than two months after their closure amid concern over COVID-19, has...
Jun 2, 2020
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Specialist support and open borders vital for survival of regional tourism
Australian Regional Tourism (ART) is calling for increased support of tourism businesses in navigating the post Coronavirus environment, calling for governments to get regional...
Jun 1, 2020
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