News: Government

Former judge hired to complete ASADA AFL and NRL investigations

The Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) has hired former federal court judge Garry Downes to help conclude up its long-running investigations into the AFL and NRL. Just days…

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Feb 3, 2014 Government / Legal / Sport /

 
 

Health groups urge Australian Government to curb the junk food industry

Health groups including Diabetes Australia and the Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) are calling on the Australian Government to limit junk food advertising and tax high sugar…

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Feb 2, 2014 Education / Government / Marketing / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

Cronulla Sharks parties to challenge NRL over supplements scandal breach notice

The Cronulla Sharks, suspended coach Shane Flanagan and banned trainer Trent Elkin are understood to have each challenged NRL breach notices issued before Christmas. Elkin, now with the…

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Jan 31, 2014 Government / Legal / Sport /

 
 

Industry leaders question Australian Government’s backing for tourism

The Australian Government is facing criticism from industry groups and executives, over its decision not to appoint a dedicated tourism minister or parliamentary secretary. The $42…

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Jan 27, 2014 Finance / Government / Tourism /

 
 

Queenslanders agree on importance of tourism

New research has shown that Queensland communities recognise the importance of the growth of the tourism industry under the Queensland Government's DestinationQ strategy. A recent…

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Jan 22, 2014 Attractions / Education / Government / Tourism /

 
 

Western Australian Government abandons plans for private fishermen to shoot sharks off Perth beaches

The West Australian Government has abandoned plans to use commercial fishers to bait and destroy large sharks at popular Perth beaches, opting to use its fisheries department instead. The…

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Jan 21, 2014 Aquatics / Environment / Government / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Record numbers of visitors enjoy Seqwater recreation facilities

Visitors have flocked to Seqwater's recreation areas in south east Queensland over the Christmas/New Year period, with more than 160,000 people visiting the utility agency's…

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Jan 21, 2014 Attractions / Environment / Government / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Victorian Government to waive fees for fitness training on Crown land

The Victorian Government has announced that it will waive current fees for all outdoor fitness trainers and establish an alternative fee system for trainers who want to operate on Crown…

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Jan 17, 2014 Fitness / Government / Legal / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

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