. New data reveals that hunting is worth $439 million to Victoria’s economy . Activity of 46,000 licenced game hunters supports 3,500 Victorian jobs . Victorian Coalition Government investing in responsible game management Minister for Agriculture and Food Security Peter Walsh has today released new research revealing that hunting is worth $439 million to the […]
· Additional cots funded by 2014/15 Budget about to begin operation · Caring for premature babies with complex illnesses · Victorian Coalition Government building a healthier Victoria Minister for Health David Davis has announced the location of five additional cots for Victoria’s neonatal intensive care system, which looks after our sickest and most vulnerable […]
Private owners of State heritage places can now apply for heritage grants of up to $100,000 to assist with the cost of urgent conservation work to their properties. Heritage Minister Albert Jacob said a total of $1.265million was available through the Heritage Council’s 2014-15 Heritage Grants Program. “Applications are open and I encourage private owners […]
In response to media inquiries, the ACCC confirms that an application has been filed in the Federal Court of Australia which seeks to challenge compulsory examination notices issued by the ACCC to Paul and Moses Obeid under Section 155 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010. These examinations are part of the ACCC’s investigation into […]
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued its ninth report assessing cross-subsidy between the services provided by Australia Post. The ACCC uses information provided by Australia Post in accordance with ACCC record-keeping rules to undertake this work. Australia Post has a statutory monopoly over the delivery of standard letters, which weigh less than 250g […]
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has reauthorised an industry code of practice for face-to-face energy sales conducted by electricity and gas retailers. Energy Assured Limited was formed by energy retailers to develop and manage the code. It applies when energy products are sold through house visits and in other face to face settings such […]
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has reauthorised the Australasian Performing Right Association’s (APRA) arrangements for the acquisition and licensing of performing rights in music, subject to certain conditions. APRA holds the rights for the performance of almost all music in Australia. A large number of businesses, including retail businesses, hospitality venues and broadcasters, must […]
The Australian Government is taking action to cut red tape and eliminate fees imposed on training providers when minor changes are made to training packages. Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane today announced the first in a series of changes to reduce red tape in the vocational education and training (VET) sector. “From July 1, it will […]
Australia will next week participate in the largest ever global event aimed at stopping sexual violence in conflict. Hosted by UK Foreign Secretary William Hague and Special Envoy of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Angelina Jolie, the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict will take place in London from 10-13 June. […]
Minister for Trade and Investment, Andrew Robb, today chaired the first meeting of the Trade and Investment Policy Advisory Council (TIPAC) at Parliament House, Canberra. Mr Robb established the 20-member TIPAC as an important source of advice to advance the Abbott Government’s ambitious trade and investment agenda. At today’s meeting Mr Robb acknowledged the unique […]