02 February 2012
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Opinion Pieces
The architecture and the tone of a future Coalition Government were laid on the table at the National Press Club this week, when the alternative prime minister set out the framework for government based on five national plans of action.
Over the coming months, the detail of these plans will be spelled out.At a philosophical level, the Liberal ...
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02 February 2012
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Media Releases
Taking a flight for a holiday or business will cost more as the Carbon Tax leads to a price hike on airline tickets.
Qantas and Jetstar have announced that the price of tickets will rise as the company passes on the cost of the Carbon Tax.Qantas estimates the Carbon Tax, which starts on 1 July this year, will increase its expenses by $100-115 ...
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02 February 2012
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Transcripts
E&EO Topics: Qantas increases fares due to Carbon TaxBEN FORDHAM:Now the Carbon Tax is back this afternoon. If you are booking a flight with Qantas they are reminding you that the Carbon Tax is kicking in and it’s going to affect the price of airfares. From the fifteenth of this month Qantas is increasing the price of international airfares, ...
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01 February 2012
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Media Releases
It is deeply disappointing that Federal Environment Minister Tony Burke has rejected calls for a comprehensive survey of migratory whales in the waters off the Bass Coast.
After meeting with representatives of Watershed Victoria, I wrote to the Minister in December about the impact of the desalination plant on migratory whales in the area. I ...
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30 January 2012
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Media Releases
Reports of an algal bloom in Port Phillip Bay reinforce the urgent need for a 10-year plan to Clean Up the Bay.
In addition, the EPA Victoria’s website reports that the water quality at every bay beach today has been rated as “poor”.The Bay is recognised as one of Melbourne’s most wonderful assets but the water quality is often poor with ...
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27 January 2012
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Media Releases
Life Saving Clubs across the Mornington Peninsula will benefit from extra funding under the Coalition’s new Plan to Reduce Drownings.
The $10 million plan will give every local life saving club an average grant of $5000 a year to help buy much needed equipment over the next five years.The funding will be directed towards the purchase of vital ...
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