Tag: Parliament
Education Minister apologises over gas heater gaffe
The Education Minister has apologised for announcing unflued gas heaters would be replaced in public schools without getting cabinet approval first.[MORE]
Cemetery spells death for Sydney market garden
A second generation Chinese market gardener says his lease on Crown Land in Sydney's south shouldn't have to end to make way for a cemetery.[MORE]
Figures reveal seven month wait for wheelchairs
First time figures have revealed people with disabilities are waiting months for medical appliances such as electric beds and wheelchairs.[MORE]
Opposition demands budget estimates process review
The Queensland Opposition says the budget estimates committee system needs an overhaul as it does not have enough time to ask State Government ministers questions about their portfolios.[MORE]
Greens: Premier deliberately humiliated Education Minister
Greens MP John Kaye says the Premier has used an invitation for his recommendations on unflued gas heaters to 'publicly insult' her Education Minister.[MORE]
Doubt on govt plan to replace school heaters
The Premier has cast doubt over a commitment made yesterday by the Education Minister Verity Firth to replace all of the state's unflued gas heaters in public schools.[MORE]
Angry public housing residents demand safer homes
There have been angry scenes from residents at a New South Wales government announcement on public housing in Sydney's inner city.[MORE]
Residents continue fight against 'filthy' gas projects
Hundreds turned out at a public meeting in Kingaroy against mining exploration for coal seam gas projects in Qld.[MORE]
Adverse health effects from school heaters: report
The state government says it will release a timetable to phase out unflued gas heaters after a report found adverse health effects on students.[MORE]
DOCS removed child by mistake
The State Opposition says mistakes made by the Department of Community Services over the removal of a young girl from her family should have been fixed earlier.[MORE]
Canopy walk bid to boost tourist numbers
The State Government wants to build a tree-top walkway in the Cumberland State Forest in Sydney's north west in a bid to boost tourist numbers.[MORE]
Oval upgrade cost hit $754m, inquiry told
A parliamentary inquiry has been told the cost of rebuilding Adelaide Oval reached as high as $754 million.[MORE]
Town exploration permit angers residents
Kingaroy residents are furious that the State Government has issued a permit allowing a resources company to explore inside the township.[MORE]
SANFL left out of early Adelaide Oval planning, inquiry told
An inquiry is told the SANFL was kept in the dark about early AFL involvement in Adelaide Oval plans.[MORE]
$250,000 for younger onset Dementia
The New South Wales Government is funding a 250-thousand dollar study into younger onset dementia. [MORE]
Opposition may block cartoon gambling legislation
The opposition says it could join forces with crossbench MPs and block legislation to allow revenue from an animated gambling game to fund an upgrade of Sydney's Randwick racecourse.[MORE]
Foley's days numbered, claims Opposition
The Opposition says Jack Snelling is being groomed to replace Kevin Foley as SA Treasurer.[MORE]
Racecourse upgrade to be paid for by cartoon betting
Millions of government dollars being used for an upgrade of Randwick racecourse will be paid back by revenue generated from animated betting.[MORE]
MP seeks ban on burkas in banks
A private member's bill to ban women from wearing a burka in some circumstances in South Australia has been introduced by Independent MP Bob Such.[MORE]
Negotiations continue about Police Commissioner reappointment
Queensland Police Minister Neil Roberts says he is continuing to negotiate with the chairman of the Crime and Misconduct Commission (CMC) about Police Commissioner's reappointment.[MORE]
Mayor backs prostitution reform push
Port Adelaide-Enfield Council is backing a push for legalised prostitution in South Australia.[MORE]
Gaming reforms could reduce some venues' hours
There is a push to extend gambling regulations to cover federally-owned land next to Adelaide Airport.[MORE]
Liberal MP removes Xenophon 'endorsement'
Federal Liberal MP Christopher Pyne has removed an endorsement from Independent Senator Nick Xenophon from a billboard in his Adelaide electorate.[MORE]
Greens push for better renewable energy scheme
The Greens in SA seek a more generous scheme for people investing in renewable energy.[MORE]
School bus contracts discourage fleet upgrades: MP
The Opposition says regional school bus operators are facing uncertainty because the South Australian Government will not offer long-term contracts.[MORE]
