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Government defers introduction of backpacker tax
As a result of growing industry and political opposition, the Federal Government has announced that it will delay the introduction of its ‘backpacker tax’ until January next…
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Growth of small tourism businesses vital to Queensland economy
Queensland’s peak industry body for tourism, the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC), has acknowledged the economic value of the state’s small businesses and their…
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Singapore Government to increase investment in tourism marketing
Bouyed by a revival of overseas visitor numbers in the first few months of 2016, the Singapore Government has announced that the tourism sector will get another S$700 million (US$511…
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HBF Arena and Lathlain Park to benefit from Western Australia budget
Sport has benefitted from new funding commitments in the Western Australian state budget - in addition to previously announced funding to tourism and major events. Having already…
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MEAA says live theatre devastated by Australia Council cuts
The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance says that Australian theatre audiences, performers and stage crews are facing a bleak future as the Federal Government’s drastic arts…
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Government must clarify future of backpacker tax
As tourism businesses head to the Gold Coast for the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE), the nation’s biggest annual travel and tourism ‘B2B’ event, the Australian Tourism…
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Chinese sports industry to be worth more than US$460 billion by end of 2020
The Chinese sports industry will surpass three trillion yuan (US$460 billion) by the end of 2020, according to the nation's newly released five-year sports development plan.…
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Australia Council announces $11.2 million backing for artists and arts projects
The Australia Council for the Arts has today announced $11.2 million of investment in Australian arts through its February grants round. Australia Council Chief Executive Tony Grybowski…
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