Government News

To mining companies are looking for half a billion dollars in compensation, after the New South Wales government tore up their licences.

The Federal Government has released details some have been waiting to see since before the election – the Paid Parental Leave Scheme spruiked heavily by Tony Abbott and the Coalition.

Several nations have agreed that the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement “is going to be completed and it is going to set the economic architecture for the region,” according to acting deputy US Trade Representative, Wendy Cutler.

Local governments in Tasmania have trimmed the fat from their own top jobs, the state will now run with 18 fewer councillor positions in this October's local government elections.

A course is on in New South Wales which hopes to breed a generation of better councillors and local government leaders.

Western Australia’s policy to fast-track mine licence approvals means Fortescue Metals will not have to consult with native-title holders in the Pilbara.

Rapid erosion of South Australia’s economy has fallen squarely on the shoulders of the state’s Premier and Treasurer, which happen to be the same person.

The Trade Minister will spend his time at the World Economic Forum (WEF) trying to bring trade and investment to our shores.

China will soon have over a dozen free trade zones, following the success and popularity of one in Shaghai.

A botched raid based on a hunch has prompted the Australian Tax Office to rethink its policies.

Australian newlyweds will receive a $200 voucher for marriage counselling in a Federal Government effort to keep couples together for life.

Public schooling advocates have accused the Federal Government of “sabotaging” the Gonski recommendations, saying they will still leave schools short.

The resignation of a Tax Office worker is a reminder that all public servants should consider their positions when posting on social media, Employment Minister Eric Abetz says.

The Federal Government has extended the deadline for recommendations from the Commission of Audit, after the massive task meant the board came up short this month.

A corporate body representing the building industry says the current workplace relations system is blocking hiring and preventing training, while strikes are driving up costs at work sites around the country.

Developers are keen to get underway on a $2 billion agricultural project, but some locals say it cannot be done.

The Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder has announced it will sell water back to farmers in parts of northern NSW.

One man is leading the charge for the Federal Government funding to build a large dam in the central western region of New South Wales

The Western Australian Premier says strong opposition to the state’s shark culling plan will not stop it going ahead, but it has made local fisherman hesitant to bid for tenders to help the killing.

There has been some interest in a plan to build a large-scale wave energy farm off the coast of Victoria.