News: Government

Senate passes resolution calling for reform of laws against ticket scalping

The Australian Senate has passed a motion by Independent Senator Nick Xenophon to introduce new laws cracking down on ticket scalpers. The motion, agreed on Monday, intends to make…

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Mar 22, 2017 Entertainment / Government / Legal / Ticketing /

 
 

Victorian Ombudsman slams rorts by Mt Buller and Mt Stirling Management Board

A newly released report from the Victorian Ombudsman into allegations of improper conduct by officers at the Mount Buller and Mount Sterling Resort Management Board has revealed that…

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Mar 20, 2017 Government / Legal / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

New Queensland investigation into combat sports safety

Queensland Sports Minister Mick de Brenni is to instigate a new investigation into the safety of combat sports in Queensland following the deaths of two young boxers in recent years.…

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Mar 19, 2017 Government / Safety / Sport /

 
 

Federal Government abolishes Catalyst arts fund: restores funds to Australia Council

Following widespread criticism since its announcement in 2015 budget, the Australian Government has announced that it will scrap the controversial Catalyst arts fund, restoring $61 million…

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Mar 18, 2017 Arts / Events / Finance / Government /

 
 

Developing pathways to maintain tourism growth

Leading tourism policymakers and industry stakeholders have held their first Tourism Access Working Group (TAWG) meeting for 2017, to ensure Australia’s tourism sector continues to…

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Mar 18, 2017 Government / Tourism /

 
 

New Western Australian Government announces leisure ministry portfolios

The newly elected Western Australian Government led by Premier Mark McGowan has announced the Ministers that will hold portfolios relating to leisure. Premier-elect McGowan's…

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Mar 17, 2017 Arts / Environment / Government / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

John Wylie reappointed to lead Australian Sports Commission through to the Tokyo Olympics

Melbourne businessman John Wylie has been reappointed as Chair of the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) board for a further three years. The reappointment of Wylie, who has been in the…

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Mar 16, 2017 Government / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Survey reveals depth of New Zealand tourism infrastructure needs

The full extent of the infrastructure investment needed so communities can keep up with unprecedented tourism growth has been highlighted through a recent survey of local government. The…

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Mar 14, 2017 Environment / Finance / Government / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

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