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6.2 billion package for automotive industry
The Minister for Employment & Workplace Relations, Julia Gillard today introduced the Rudd Labor Government’s substantive workplace relations legislation, the Fair Work Bill 2008, into the Australian Parliament. This bill adds to the measures the Government has already taken to reform the national industrial relations system, including: Abolishing Australian Workplace Agreements The Government has abolished… Continue reading 6.2 billion package for automotive industry
Infrastructure Australia
Infrastructure Australia (IA) was implemented by the Rudd Government to advise governments, investors and owners of infrastructure on: Australia’s current and future needs and priorities relating to nationally significant infrastructure Policy, pricing and regulatory issues that may impact on the utilisation of infrastructure Impediments to the efficient utilisation of national infrastructure networks Options and reforms,… Continue reading Infrastructure Australia
National Innovation Review
The Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator the Hon Kim Carr, today released Venturous Australia; the report on outcomes of the Review of Australia’s National Innovation System. The Review was conducted by a panel of experts and was chaired by Dr Terry Cutler. A copy of the report is available here. Comments on… Continue reading National Innovation Review
Western Australia – 2008 Election Result
On Saturday 6 September, Western Australian voters went to the polls, recording a swing of 6% against the incumbent Carpenter government. As a result, in the Legislative Assembly, Labor now holds 28 seats, the Liberals 24, the Nationals 4 and 3 Independents. The WA Liberals have secured a deal with the WA Nationals to form… Continue reading Western Australia – 2008 Election Result
Resignation of Premier Morris Iemma, New Premier Nathan Rees
Morris Iemma has today resigned as NSW Premier and as the Member for Lakemba. Iemma will be replaced as Premier by former Minister for Emergency Services and Water Utilities Nathan Rees. Earlier today, Iemma told his Right faction colleagues he was willing to continue as Premier, but only if they agreed to a clean-out of… Continue reading Resignation of Premier Morris Iemma, New Premier Nathan Rees