Tag: Political Parties
Greens likely to back ACT budget
The ACT Greens say it is highly unlikely that they would scuttle the Territory's upcoming Budget.[MORE]
Christian quarrel could lead to happy Family
Internal fighting within the Christian Democratic Party (CDP) could see Family First establish a toe-hold in the New South Wales Upper House.[MORE]
Qld Oppn Leader to quit dentist practice
Queensland Opposition Leader John-Paul Langbroek is giving up dentistry to concentrate on politics, but says the Integrity Commissioner could not give him advice because the position is not covered by the Public Sector Ethics Act.[MORE]
Rees accepts Tripodi's apology
New South Wales Premier Nathan Rees says he has accepted the apology of frontbencher Joe Tripodi over his misuse of parliamentary resources and that is where the matter ends.[MORE]
Free Australia Party holds membership drive in Sydney
Membership for the Free Australia Party, set up to fight the South Australian Government's anti-bikie legislation, is spreading across the border.[MORE]
Tripodi cleared over misuse of parliamentary resources
New South Wales Finance Minister Joe Tripodi will not be disciplined for misusing parliamentary resources, even though it has been found that he did breach the guidelines for MPs.[MORE]
LNP seeks new election after fraud claims
The Liberal National Party (LNP) has asked Queensland's Supreme Court to order a new election in the Brisbane seat of Chatsworth.[MORE]
Defeated candidate challenges election win
A defeated Queensland state election candidate wants a re-run in the Brisbane seat of Chatsworth.[MORE]
Bishop downplays Liberal plot
Liberal deputy leader Julie Bishop has refused to deny that MPs from her own party want to oust her.[MORE]
Tree of Knowledge story 'is unfounded myth'
Two historians say the Tree of Knowledge in Barcaldine is not the original birthplace of the ALP.[MORE]
Langbroek unveils Qld shadow cabinet
New Qld Oppn Leader John Paul Langbroek has unveiled his shadow ministry to take on the Bligh Labor Cabinet.[MORE]
Job services overhaul deserves scrutiny, say Greens
The Greens say now is not the time to overhaul the job services network, and they're pushing for an inquiry.[MORE]
One Nation exits Qld Parliament
The One Nation party has been removed from the Queensland Parliament with an election loss.[MORE]
Turnbull announces plan to help small businesses
Federal Opposition leader Malcolm Turnbull has launched his party's plan to rejuvenate small business.[MORE]
Labor MPs rebel over prison privatisation
Twelve New South Wales Labor MPs have rallied against their own Government's prison privatisation plans alongside a few thousand jail guards outside State Parliament.[MORE]
LNP member fined $300 for stealing sign
A Liberal National Party (LNP) member has been fined $300 for stealing a Labor MP's sign during the Queensland election campaign. [MORE]
Medical Council defends doctor suspension
The Medical Council of Tasmania has defended its decision to immediately suspend a Tasmanian doctor.[MORE]
State footy comp officially launched
AFL Tasmania has officially launched the new State League.[MORE]
No decision to close emergency department: manager
The Hobart Private Hospital has confirmed it is reviewing its emergency department, but denies it has already decided to close the service.[MORE]
Short remembered as Labor's saviour
Former union leader Laurie Short has been described as a saviour of the New South Wales Labor Party at a state memorial service in Sydney.[MORE]
LNP asks for recount in two Brisbane electorates
The Liberal National Party (LNP) has asked the Queensland Electoral Commission for a recount in two Brisbane seats.[MORE]
Premier hopes to extend trading hours by September
The Premier Colin Barnett says extended weeknight trading should be in place by about September.[MORE]
Federal Liberals could snatch LNP funds: Joyce
Nationals Senator Barnaby Joyce says the federal Liberal Party could take control of money raised by the LNP.[MORE]
Bligh elected to ALP's presidential team
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh will join the ALP's national presidential team.[MORE]
CPSU, ACT Labor affiliation formalised
The public sector union has formally affiliated with the ACT branch of the Labor Party.[MORE]
