News: Government

ACT budget backs tourism marketing and events

The ACT Government has put aside $7.3 million over four years for destination marketing and an additional $1.5 million to support demand-driving events, a move which has been welcomed by…

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Jun 8, 2016 Events / Government / Marketing / Tourism /

 
 

Documents show Elizabeth Quay water playground allowed to open before it was tested safe

The Western Australian Health Department appears to have broken its own public health rules by allowing the children's water playground at Perth’s Elizabeth Quay to open prior to…

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Jun 6, 2016 Government / Parks / Play / Waterparks / Wellness /

 
 

Leisure and the Federal election

With the 2016 Federal election campaign being both longer, and more sober, than its 2013 forbear, commitments relating to leisure have been more considered in the lead in to the 2nd July…

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Jun 5, 2016 ByNigel Benton Environment / Government / Recreation / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

Liberals emphasise how pro-growth policies have backed tourism growth: Election focus

Leading up to the Federal election, the Liberal party has emphasised how the tourism industry has thrived under the current, Malcolm Turnbull-led, Government with visitor numbers and…

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Jun 5, 2016 Finance / Government / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

Greens promise $270.2 million for the arts: Election focus

The Australian Greens have added the arts to their Federal election platform with a policy that will not only reverse cuts but add new investments. Traditionally the Australian Greens…

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Jun 5, 2016 Culture / Entertainment / Government /

 
 

Labor pledges to scrap Catalyst ‘slush fund’

Labor has vowed to scrap the Catalyst arts funding body established by the current Federal Government and return any remaining funds to the Australia Council for the Arts. Releasing…

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Jun 4, 2016 Culture / Entertainment / Finance / Government /

 
 

TTF launches seven point Federal election strategy

The Tourism & Transport Forum Australia (TTF) will today officially launch its Federal Election Manifesto calling for Australia’s political parties to support the growth of…

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Jun 3, 2016 Attractions / Government / Tourism /

 
 

$11.6 million in new funding for leading New Zealand arts organisations

Three of New Zealand's major arts organisations will receive a funding boost from the latest New Zealand budget, with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO), Royal New Zealand…

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Jun 2, 2016 Culture / Events / Fitness / Government /

 
 

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