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Future Election Dates

Future election dates: Federal  The next federal election is due anytime before April 2011.  It is more likely to be held later in 2010 than early next year, however.  For more information, please see previous Hawker Britton Occasional Paper on possible federal election dates at http://ww2.hawkerbritton.com/hawker-britton-media/publications/323/federal-election-.htm New South Wales  New South Wales has fixed four… Continue reading Future Election Dates

Industrial Relations Update

Over the past few weeks, numerous state legislatures have passed laws referring industrial relations powers to the Commonwealth. From 1 January 2010, private sector workers and employers in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Tasmania will be governed by the Federal industrial relations system under the Commonwealth’s Fair Work Act 2009.  In each jurisdiction,… Continue reading Industrial Relations Update

Budget 2009-10: Health Overview

The 2009-10 Budget contains significant policy announcements affecting the health industry. Key details regarding new investments in health infrastructure, a new cancer care system, e-health, access to essential medicines and Indigenous health care are detailed below. Infrastructure and hospitals $1.5 billion has been allocated to upgrade key health infrastructure around Australia. Major projects to be… Continue reading Budget 2009-10: Health Overview

Budget 2009-10: Health Overview

The 2009-10 Budget contains significant policy announcements affecting the health industry. Key details regarding new investments in health infrastructure, a new cancer care system, e-health, access to essential medicines and Indigenous health care are detailed below. Infrastructure and hospitals $1.5 billion has been allocated to upgrade key health infrastructure around Australia. Major projects to be… Continue reading Budget 2009-10: Health Overview

2009-10 WA State Budget

On 14 May 2009, the WA Liberal-National Government introduced its first Budget to State Parliament. Treasurer Troy Buswell said the Budget is designed to: protect jobs and support the State’s economy secure the State’s economic future provide better services for regional families and communities protect the State’s finances. The Budget totals more than $20billion worth… Continue reading 2009-10 WA State Budget