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South Australian Budget 2007-2008
On 7th June 2007, South Australia’s Treasurer, Kevin Foley, delivered his sixth budget. Highlights include: Business and Taxation A two stage reduction in payroll tax over the next two years, delivering tax cuts of over $300 million by 2010-2011. From 1 July this year the rate of payroll tax will reduce from 5.5 percent to… Continue reading South Australian Budget 2007-2008
New Ministerial Responsibilities for WA Cabinet
Following the recent resignations of Tony McRae and John Bowler, Premier Alan Carpenter announced the re-allocation of Ministerial responsibilities within his Cabinet. South Metropolitan Upper House member Sue Ellery was elected unopposed to the Cabinet by the Labor Caucus yesterday. She will administer the portfolios of Child Protection; Communities; Seniors and Volunteering; Women’s Interests. Ms… Continue reading New Ministerial Responsibilities for WA Cabinet
New Office of the Coordinator General in NSW
The NSW Premier Morris Iemma this week announced the establishment of a new Office of the Coordinator General which will operate as a single point of contact for businesses interested in major investment projects in NSW. The announcement was made in the context of the Premier’s Business Roundtable advice that major investors would value a… Continue reading New Office of the Coordinator General in NSW
Organisational Restructure of the Queensland Department of Premier and Cabinet
Ross Rolfe, Director-General of the Queensland Department of Premier and Cabinet has announced an internal organisational restructure. The following outlines the most significant changes: 1. New Organisational Function The function will primarily include: Driving an ambitious forward strategy program on issues of national importance Aggressively representing Queensland’s economic and social interest at a national level… Continue reading Organisational Restructure of the Queensland Department of Premier and Cabinet
South Australia Appoints Minister for Water Security
SA Premier Mike Rann has established a new ministerial portfolio of Water Security. Karlene Maywald adds Water Security to her ministerial responsibilities, complementing her existing role as Minister for the River Murray. In a unique collaboration Ms Maywald, National Member for Chaffey is one of two non-ALP members of the South Australian ministry. The administration… Continue reading South Australia Appoints Minister for Water Security