News: Government
Leisure and the Federal election
With the 2016 Federal election campaign being both longer, and more sober, than its 2013 forbear, commitments relating to leisure have been more considered in the lead in to the 2nd July…
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New Zealand budget backs elite sport and tourism, cuts funds for conservation and recreation
The New Zealand Government's 2016/17 budget has been mixed for leisure, with additional funds for elite sport and tourism, much of which has already announced in recent weeks, while…
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HBF Arena and Lathlain Park to benefit from Western Australia budget
Sport has benefitted from new funding commitments in the Western Australian state budget - in addition to previously announced funding to tourism and major events. Having already announced…
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Re-elected NSW Premier to now deliver on election commitments to leisure
The re-election of the Coalition in NSW should now see election commitments made by NSW Premier Mike Baird come to fruition. To be funded by the sale of part of the NSW electricity supply…
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Prime Minister John Key keeps tourism portfolio in latest New Zealand Ministry
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has announced that he will retain the tourism portfolio he has held for the past six years as his Government prepares to begin its third term in office.…
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Ministerial changes in State Governments
The recent appointment of a new Premier in NSW and cabinet reshuffles in Victoria and South Australia have led to a number of changes among Ministers with responsibilities for leisure and…
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Prime Minister Rudd makes new Ministerial appointments in Arts, Environment and Sport
In the wake of last week's leadership change, Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has revealed his new Ministry with changes in the key leisure porfolios of arts, environment and…
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Phillip Island elevated to iconic surfing status
Phillip Island has been declared Victoria's first National Surfing Reserve becoming part of the self-funded voluntary collaboration dedicated to recognising and protecting iconic…
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