Forest peace deal shaky
Thursday, May 19th, 2011The Prime Minister Julia Gillard has rejected suggestions the Federal Government has not done enough to further Tasmania's forest peace talks. View full post on ABC News: Business
The Prime Minister Julia Gillard has rejected suggestions the Federal Government has not done enough to further Tasmania's forest peace talks. View full post on ABC News: Business
Government urges long-term view in carbon debate
Tuesday, April 19th, 2011The Federal Government is confident it can win the increasingly difficult debate about its carbon tax despite a new opinion poll showing opposition to the plan is growing. View full post on ABC News: Business
Government moves to clarify flood definition
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011The Federal Government has released a proposed standard definition of flooding in a bid to provide certainty to insurance holders. View full post on ABC News: Business
Prices will rise, with or without tax: Garnaut
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011The Federal Government's key climate adviser says households on average will face a $5-a-week increase to their electricity bills under a carbon tax. View full post on ABC News: Business
Ad campaign targets Indigenous smokers
Monday, March 28th, 2011The Federal Government is launching the first anti-smoking campaign aimed specifically at Indigenous Australians. View full post on ABC News: Business
Ferguson labels Perth airport a disaster
Friday, March 25th, 2011The Premier Colin Barnett says the Federal Government should not use the upgrade of Perth Airport as a reason to introduce the mining tax. View full post on ABC News: Business
Government approves massive coal mine project
Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011The Federal Government has given the go-ahead to what could be the biggest coal mine in the Southern Hemisphere. View full post on ABC News: Business
Communities urged to bid for development funds
Thursday, March 3rd, 2011The Federal Government says $1.4 billion for regional development promised under its deal with crossbench MPs will be available from July. View full post on ABC News: Business
Households to be compensated for carbon tax
Monday, February 28th, 2011The Federal Government says it will make sure people are compensated for price increases under plans to charge for carbon emissions. View full post on ABC News: Business
More pain for Tasmanian forest contractors
Saturday, January 29th, 2011The Federal Government could be facing claims for compensation from Tasmanian forest contractors who say the 17 million dollar exit package is costing them business. View full post on ABC News: Business