News: Government

Tasmanian Premier says JackJumpers’ success provides a strong message to AFL decision-makers

Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has declared that the success of first-year NBL franchise the JackJumpers will send a powerful message of the potential of the state's proposed AFL…

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Aug 17, 2022 Government / Marketing / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Queensland Government launches Eco-certified Tourism Destination Program

The Queensland Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport has announced the launch of the Eco-certified Tourism Destination Program, offering $1 million in grants between $50,000 and…

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Aug 17, 2022 Environment / Government / Tourism /

 
 

Funding helps to support Queensland show industry

$2 million from the Queensland Government’s annual Show Societies Grants Program will support 129 local shows during 2022-2023 in being able to thrill, delight, captivate and connect…

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Aug 16, 2022 Attractions / Finance / Government /

 
 

500 sporting events across Victoria supported by State Government funding program

The Victorian Government’s ‘Significant Sporting Events Program’ has supported 500 sporting events since 2014 with almost half of the program’s events to date…

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Aug 16, 2022 Events / Finance / Government / Sport /

 
 

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern officially opens Hawke’s Bay Regional Aquatic Centre

With its long-course 50 metre pool described as “a game changer for competitive swimming”, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has officially opened the new $32 million…

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Aug 11, 2022 Aquatics / Government / Recreation /

 
 

Hong Kong’s new quarantine rules make no difference for the exhibition industry

While the Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Industry Association (HKECIA) welcomes the decision of the HKSAR Government to reduce hotel quarantine for inbound travellers, it notes that…

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Aug 11, 2022 Events / Government / Safety / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

New Zealand Government unveils plan for tourism industry transformation

New Zealand Minister of Tourism Stuart Nash has unveiled a draft plan that aims to transform the nation’s tourism industry with a focus on sustainability. Unveiling the draft of the…

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Aug 11, 2022 Government / Marketing / Tourism /

 
 

QTIC helps upskill tourism and hospitality operators

Currently, Queensland has around 5,600 tourism and hospitality jobs vacancies to fill. To fill the skills gap and meet the needs of a burgeoning tourism market, the Queensland Government…

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Aug 10, 2022 Education / Government / Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

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