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Tasmanian 2010 election overview
Summary The Tasmanian Labor Government has been in power since 1998. Now led by David Bartlett, Labor is aiming to win a fourth consecutive election at the March election. Historically, Tasmanian politics has been dominated by Labor. Since 1934, non-Labor parties have only held government for 16 years. More recently, the situation has been more… Continue reading Tasmanian 2010 election overview
Queensland State Election – Result
On Saturday 21 March 2009, the Bligh Labor Government was returned for a fifth term in the Queensland State Election. The election was historic, marking the first time a woman had led her party to victory at an Australian state election. Previously, Rosemary Follett (ACT), Kate Carnell (ACT) and Clare Martin (NT) had won victories… Continue reading Queensland State Election – Result
NSW – State Infrastructure Strategy 2008-09 to 2017-18
The second State Infrastructure Strategy (SIS) has been released. This Strategy outlines capital projects in NSW over the next ten years, from 2008-09 to 2017-18. The State Infrastructure Strategy links the 10-year State Plan, the 25-year metropolitan and regional strategies, and the infrastructure plans detailed in each state budget. The aim is to facilitate more… Continue reading NSW – State Infrastructure Strategy 2008-09 to 2017-18
NSW Budget 2008-2009
Treasurer Michael Costa today announced the Iemma Government’s 2008-09 budget, delivering a surplus of $268 million – NSW’s 13th consecutive budget surplus. The 2008-09 budget is marked by the State’s significant investment of $13.9 billion in infrastructure. The ‘lion’s share’ of this funding went to transport, with $106 million for the recently announced North West… Continue reading NSW Budget 2008-2009
NSW Government – Energy Reforms
On Monday, Premier Morris Iemma announced the Government would sell NSW’s state-owned electricity retail companies and lease the State’s power generation companies to private operators. This decision was voted for by cabinet and caucus and followed the recommendations of Professor Owen following his inquiry into the electricity supply in NSW. The “bricks and mortar” assets… Continue reading NSW Government – Energy Reforms