By Angela Dorizas The Federal Government has accepted a Remuneration Tribunal recommendation for a 3 per cent pay increase for politicians. The recommendation follows Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s two year freeze on…
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Inquiry on referendum rules
By Staff Writer The effectiveness of the rules of referendums will come under scrutiny in a new parliamentary inquiry. Chair of the House of Representatives Committee, Mark Dreyfus QC, announced…
Economic crisis reopens federalism debate
By Angela Dorizas The global financial crisis has reinvigorated the federalism debate, according to Stephen Loosely. The former Senator for New South Wales and ALP National President said the relationship…
Workers comp for EMA personnel
By Staff Writer Federal Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, Julia Gillard, has announced that emergency response teams are to be covered by workers compensation. In a joint statement with…
Councils seek share of road tax revenue
By Staff Writer Local government has called on the Commonwealth to include local roads in any future road and transport tax reform. The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) said it wants…
Grants open to volunteer organisations
By Staff Writer Grants to support vital community organisations that depend on volunteers have been made available by the Federal Government. Applications are now open for non-government organisations to apply…
Indigenous leaders applaud language protection policy
By Angela Dorizas Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Tom Calma has welcomed the introduction of the national Indigenous languages policy and called on the Northern Territory Government…
Funding boost for emergency volunteers
By Staff Writer The Federal Government has announced a $3.3 million boost to its National Emergency Volunteer Support Fund (NEVSF). Announced this week by Attorney-General Robert McClelland, the additional funding…
Local government sets national agenda
Parliamentary Secretary for the Victorian Bushfires Reconstruction, Bill Shorten, and ALGA President Geoff Lake address the National General Assembly of local government. Image: Eddison Photographics. By Angela Dorizas Councillors and mayors…
Govt defends service delivery in ‘remote control’ communities
By Angela Dorizas The Federal Government has responded to claims of poorly coordinated social services delivery in New South Wales’ second most disadvantaged local government area. A study conducted by the western…