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Federal Election 2010
The Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, has called the Federal Election for 21st August 2010. The writs for the election were issued at 6pm on Monday 19 July 2010. From that time the Caretaker Conventions are in operation. Details about the general timetable for the election and procedures that take place during campaign periods, such as the… Continue reading Federal Election 2010
Coalition Policy Statement: ‘Our Action Contract’
On 26 June 2010, the Coalition released a policy statement entitled ‘Our Action Contract’, signed by the Leader of the Opposition, the Hon. Tony Abbott MP. It contains twelve election commitments that the Coalition intends to deliver over the next three years if returned to Government. The Coalition has stated it will: 1. Return the Budget… Continue reading Coalition Policy Statement: ‘Our Action Contract’
Bio: Prime Minister Julia Gillard
The Hon. Julia Gillard Prime Minister Member for Lalor Julia was born in Wales, migrating to Australia with her family in 1966. She studied arts and law at university in Adelaide before being elected as national education vice president of the Australian Union of Students in 1983. In 1983, Julia was national president of the… Continue reading Bio: Prime Minister Julia Gillard
NSW 2010 Budget
NSW Budget 2010-11 NSW Treasurer Eric Roozendaal today handed down the 2010-11 NSW Budget. The Budget’s key numbers reflect an overall improvement in NSW’s fiscal position compared to 2009. The 2009-10 Budget projected a deficit of $990 million, falling to $116 million for 2010-11 before a return to surpluses from 2011-12 onwards. As a result… Continue reading NSW 2010 Budget
Victorian 2010 Budget Overview
Victorian Treasurer John Lenders delivered his government’s 11th budget today. Victoria’s economy is forecast to grow by 3.25 per cent in 2010/11, while the Treasurer announced a surplus of $872 million in 2010/11. This is forecast to average $1.2 billion over the next three years. Further information is available at http://www.budget.vic.gov.au Major tax and spending announcements are set out… Continue reading Victorian 2010 Budget Overview