Some of Victoria’s most vulnerable women and children at risk of family violence will be able to remain in their homes under a CCTV and duress card trial. Fulfilling an election promise, the Andrews Labor Government will provide $900,000 in the 2015-16 Victorian Budget allowing at least 45 women experiencing family violence to take part […]
Victorians can help shape the future of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities with submissions now open for the Charter’s review. Attorney-General, Martin Pakula encouraged the community to have their say and make submissions to the review, which will help ensure the Charter is robust and effective. The Andrews Labor Government announced the review […]
NSW Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events Stuart Ayres has welcomed the decision by US company Equinix to invest close to US$100 million in a new data centre in Sydney. “Continued investment in NSW by international information and communication technology (ICT) companies confirms our State is fast gaining a reputation as the Asia […]
The Australian Government is continuing the conversation on the setting of Australia’s next greenhouse gas emissions reduction target, with a series of roundtable meetings starting in Sydney today. Ministers Bishop and Hunt will host the first of four stakeholder meetings as part of the Government’s broad consultations on Australia’s target beyond 2020 – which […]
Today I announce the appointment of Ms Virginia Greville as Australia’s next Ambassador toSpain, with non-resident accreditation to Andorra and Equatorial Guinea. Australia and Spain enjoy a warm and expanding relationship, with strong trade and investment links. Spanish companies are significant investors in Australia’s infrastructure, water and renewable energies sectors. People-to-people and cultural links are […]
The Australian Government will provide an additional $5 million to support the people of Nepal in the wake of the devastating earthquake. Our thoughts continue to be with those people affected by this terrible tragedy. This additional package of assistance will include: $2.5 million towards the United Nations Flash Appeal; $1.5 million to assist […]
The NSW Government has made it easier to create a local liquor accord by launching a new online registration tool and strategy selector to help communities find local solutions for their alcohol-related problems. New online resources will help communities to develop and update a local liquor accord by sharing information about a range of […]
More than 100 probationary constables have been welcomed into the ranks of the NSW Police Force at a ceremony at the Police Academy in Goulburn today. Deputy Premier and Minister for Justice and Police Troy Grant this morning joined NSW Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione to welcome 109 men and women who were sworn in as probationary […]
In a milestone for road safety, the State Government has introduced laws making everyone from company directors to packers and receivers responsible for safe transport of goods. Transport Minister Dean Nalder said the ‘Chain of Responsibility’ law, which took effect on April 27, covered the transport by road of goods and freight and would […]
Citing a shortage of physicians in the US, two lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan legislation to speed-up visa approval for Indian and Pakistani doctors slated to work at US hospitals. Called the Grant Residency for Additional Doctors (GRAD) Act of 2015, the legislation introduced by Democrat Grace Meng and Republican Tom Emmer, both members of […]