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Understanding Coalition Amendments to the proposed Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme
The purpose of this paper is to outline the amendments to the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) that the Coalition has put forward for negotiation with the Government. These amendments were outlined in a media release from the Leader of the Opposition 1. The Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Under the CPRS, the Government will set… Continue reading Understanding Coalition Amendments to the proposed Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme
Update on the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme
On Sunday, 18October, the Coalition held a party-room meeting to finalise their position on the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS). The outcome of the meeting was that the Leader of the Opposition, Malcolm Turnbull, secured support to negotiate amendments to the Government’s proposed emissions trading scheme. While permission to negotiate was unanimous, it has been… Continue reading Update on the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme
Electorate Profile: Bradfield
On 25th August 2009 the former Leader of the Opposition and current Federal Member for Bradfield, Dr Brendan Nelson MP announced his intention to resign from Parliament at the end of September. This will prompt a by-election for the seat of Bradfield. The date for the by-election is determined by the Speaker of the House… Continue reading Electorate Profile: Bradfield
NT No Confidence Vote
The Northern Territory Labor Government today survived a no-confidence motion introduced by Country Liberal Party Leader Terry Mills. The Government’s hold on power had been shaken in recent weeks by Alison Anderson’s resignation from the ALP in protest over the Government’s handling of the $672million Strategic Indigenous Housing and Infrastructure Project, leaving Labor with 12… Continue reading NT No Confidence Vote
Final Report – National Health and Hospitals Commission
The Prime Minister today released the final report of the National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission (NHHRC). On 25 February 2008 the NHHRC was established by the Federal Cabinet to develop a long-term health reform plan for Australia –a key Labor election commitment. On 16 February 2009 Dr Christine Bennett, the Chair of the NHHRC,… Continue reading Final Report – National Health and Hospitals Commission