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Free-spirited Australia - a continent offering endless holiday experiences. Explore the colours of the outback, the excitement of the cities and a range of natural wonders you won't find anywhere else. The pearly sails of the Sydney Opera House, jutting out to jewel-blue water and over-reached by the intricate Sydney Harbour Bridge has made Sydney Harbour one of the world's most recognisable images.
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Government cuts emissions and energy reporting red tape for business - media release 2 July 2009
You are here: » 2009. Companies required to report data on their greenhouse gas emissions and energy use will have their reporting red tape reduced, Minister for Climate Change and Water, Senator Penny Wong announced today. Streamlining the greenhouse energy reporting process into a single, national system will reduce the administrative burden for Australian business.
Press Release No. 2 2009 - Treasury Economic Roundup: Issue 2 2009
Issue 2, 2009 of the Treasury Economic Roundup will be released on Saturday 4 July 2009. Three speeches by Dr Ken Henry AC, Secretary to the Treasury and Chair of the Australia's Future Tax System Review Panel are included. was delivered by Dr Henry to the Taxation Institute of Australia, was a speech given to the 2009 Commissioners' Conference, and was delivered to the Australia Council of Social Service National Conference.. The Roundup is available on Treasury's Internet home page () from the morning of Saturday, 4 July 2009.
Water Parliamentary Secretary visited Moree, NSW - media release 2 July 2009
You are here: » Media releases. The Parliamentary Secretary for Water, the Hon Dr Mike Kelly AM MP, yesterday visited Moree and met with irrigation farmers' representatives and the Border Rivers Gwydir Catchment Management Authority to discuss water management issues. For more information on Water for the Future , visit.
Energy Efficient Home Agreement to create job opportunities - media release 2 July 2009
You are here: » 2009. Minister for the Environment, Peter Garrett, and Minister for Employment Participation, Senator Mark Arbib, today announced the signing of Memoranda of Understanding, under which the Rudd Government, industry and job service providers will work closely together to ensure job seekers are connected to job opportunities under the Energy Efficient Homes Package. Further information on Energy Efficient Homes: or contact Energy Efficient Homes on: 1800 808 571.
$403 million investment for the Australian environment & sustainable agriculture - media release 2 July 2009
You are here: » 2009. $40 million for projects including:. $47.3 million for projects including:.
National Rollout of KEYS2DRIVE
The national rollout of keys2drive - an innovative driver education program which will provide up to 200,000 free driving lessons to learner drivers and their parents - has begun. A young person is at greater risk of being involved in a fatal car accident than drivers from any other age group, with nearly a third of people killed on Australian roads aged 16 to 25. The program is a practical way of equipping young people with the skills they need for a lifetime of safer driving.
Opening of Centre for Maritime Simulations
Today I had the pleasure of officially opening the Australian Maritime College's new maritime simulator. The simulator will help students develop their seafaring skills by providing them with hands-on experience. The new simulator is one way the Rudd Labor Government is supporting our shipping industry.
Transport Regulations to be Streamlined
The Hon Anthony Albanese MP. The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) has today agreed to historic microeconomic reforms that will streamline the regulations applying to the nation's $46 billion transport sector. These long overdue reforms have the potential to boost national income by as much as $2.4 billion a year.
Warning on scam 'AFP' email - AFP
Thursday, 02 July 2009. A copy of the fake email follows:. We respect your privacy, we will not monitor your account transactions or personal info.
National Youth Week 2009 Competition Winners Announced
The Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis is pleased to announce the winners of the 2009 National Youth Week competitions. National Youth Week is the nation's biggest annual youth event, designed to celebrate all young people aged 12 25, their achievements, skills, talents and the contribution they make to their communities. Once Upon a Time in a Playground.
New student income support estimator released
The Minister for Education, Julia Gillard today released a student income support estimator to help students plan their future study. Under the proposed system students that live away from home to study will be entitled to receive student income support at higher family income levels than students who stay at home. University students on student income support payments will also be entitled to new scholarships.
Energy Efficient Home Agreement to create job opportunities
Minister for the Environment, Peter Garrett, and Minister for Employment Participation, Senator Mark Arbib, today announced the signing of Memoranda of Understanding, under which the Rudd Government, industry and job service providers will work closely together to ensure job seekers are connected to job opportunities under the Energy Efficient Homes Package.. The insulation components of the Energy Efficient Homes Package are:. Further information on Job Services Australia:.
Minister for Housing and Minister for the Status of Women | Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan supporting construction jobs in Sydney's south-west
Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan supporting construction jobs in Sydney's south-west. The Rudd Government is taking practical steps through its Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan to cushion the impact of the global financial crisis by supporting jobs in the construction sector. The Stimulus Plan is all about securing jobs and since it kicked off in NSW more than 5000 jobs have been secured in the housing industry across NSW, Mr Borger said.
Department of Health & Ageing -$18.5 Million Redevelopment of Historic Site Officially Opened – More Aged Care Beds for Plympton
Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot, was today joined by the Member for Hindmarsh, Steve Georganas, to officially open Stage One of `The Pines Lodge' in Plympton. Southern Cross Care operates 15 residential care services, two 'Extended Aged Care at Home' (EACH) services and three community care services in South Australia. Southern Cross Care has continued the tradition of `The Pines' being a centre for community care and support since purchasing the property and developing aged care services there in the 1970s.
Department of Health & Ageing - Healthy Active Ageing in Adelaide
Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot and Member for Kingston, Amanda Rishworth today joined residents at Grandview Court in Trott Park for a game of bowls on their Nintendo Wii. 'Last year we appointed well known Australian actress Noeline Brown as our Ageing Ambassador to help promote positive ageing and social inclusion for our older Australians,' Minister Elliot said. 'According to the 2006 Census, Adelaide has almost 161,000 residents aged 65 years and older that is more than 15 per cent of its population.
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