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Federal Government looks for 15% backpacker tax compromise
The furore over the backpacker tax could soon be over, with Australian Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison announcing that the Government will compromise again on the rate, and push for a 15%…
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Pyeongchang 2018 organisers look to test events amid South Korean political scandal
Officials behind the staging of PyeongChang’s 2018 winter Olympics and Paralympics have maintained that funding will not be an issue for the event, adding that a major corruption…
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Grattan Institute report says sugar tax could halt growing obesity rates
The Grattan Institute has recommended a tax on sugar-sweetened drinks to address obesity rates, suggesting that a tax on sugar would reduce soft drink consumption by 15% while raising $500…
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Report shows tourism driving South Australia’s economic growth
A report into the economies of every state and territory shows tourism has been driving South Australia’s economic growth since late 2015. The ANZ Stateometer put South…
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Chinese Government relaxes sport event restrictions
The Chinese Government is changing its laws in order to ease the requirements for the organisation of sporting sports events. Earlier this week President Xi Jinping signed a Presidential…
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Tourism jobs key in Western Australia marginal seats
A new research report shows that tourism is a significant employer in key electorates that will determine the 2017 Western Australian Election. The Tourism Work Atlas, released by Tourism…
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China appoints new Director for General Administration of Sports
The General Administration of Sports of China (GASC) has announced the appointment of Gou Zhongwen as its Director. Gou, takes up the position, equivalent to China’s Sports…
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Western Australia launches new strategic direction for the arts
A long-term vision for the future of arts and culture in Western Australia has been described as a "road map for the future" for government, the arts sector, community and…
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