News: Government

UNESCO urges Australia to set more ambitious climate targets to protect Great Barrier Reef

A UNESCO report published yesterday includes a list of recommendations for the preservation of the Great Barrier Reef’s status as a world heritage site. While the Reef has escaped…

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Jun 25, 2024 ByKaren Sweaney Environment / Government / Tourism /

 
 

Creative Australia’s $16.4million investment has strong outcomes for youth arts and music  

Creative Australia has announced the outcomes of its latest $16.4million round of investment, with strong outcomes for youth arts and music among the highlights. The investment, covering…

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Jun 25, 2024 Arts / Education / Finance / Government /

 
 

Anti-Corruption Commission will not investigate Tourism Australia expenses scandal

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has confirmed it will not launch a probe into three staff at Tourism Australia who were sacked for charging the organisation for personal…

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Jun 24, 2024 Finance / Government / Legal / Marketing / Tourism /

 
 

Queensland Government reclaims Double Island lease

Control of a Great Barrier Reef island has been returned to the Queensland Government after its Hong Kong-based owner was stripped of a tourism lease for breaching conditions. Double…

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Jun 23, 2024 Government / Hospitality / Legal / Tourism /

 
 

NSW budget backs arts, night-time economy and tourism

The NSW Government has made a significant commitment to tourism, nightlife and major events in its 2024/25 state budget with $1.66 billion set aside for the industry. In his second…

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Jun 19, 2024 Arts / Entertainment / Environment / Government / Tourism /

 
 

Western Australian Government to fund new 50-metre public swimming pool in Kununurra

Continuing its ongoing commitment to funding public aquatic facilities in remote areas, the Western Australian Government has announced that it is to commit $10.6 million in funding to…

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Jun 17, 2024 Aquatics / Finance / Government /

 
 

Gillon McLachlan named new Chief Executive at betting company Tabcorp

Former long-serving AFL Chief Executive Gillon McLachlan has been appointed to the top role at the listed betting company Tabcorp. The appointment, promoted as one that will accelerate…

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Jun 17, 2024 Government / Hospitality / Sport /

 
 

AMCS hands over petition demanding Australian Government reduce plastic packaging

On Friday 14th June, the Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS), Sea Shepherd and Boomerang Alliance cleaned up Coogee Beach, located in Sydney’s east, and called on Federal…

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Jun 17, 2024 ByKaren Sweaney Environment / Government /

 
 

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