Fri, 24 May 2013 08:48:57 EST Copyright Commonwealth of Australia Funnelback en-au government http://australia.gov.au/AGOSP/global_site/library/images/australia_gov_au_sml.png 23 144 http://australia.gov.au/news-and-media http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html http://www.australia.gov.au Media Releases collected from Australian Government agencies, ministers and departments http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennymacklin.fahcsia.gov.au%2Fnode%2F2379&collection=releases&rank=0&auth=%2F0G%2BXiT3wYbnSUDHAdLBQg http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennymacklin.fahcsia.gov.au%2Fnode%2F2379&collection=releases&rank=0&auth=%2F0G%2BXiT3wYbnSUDHAdLBQg Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer. Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer Wayne Swan and Minister for Disability Reform Jenny Macklin met people with disability at Yooralla in Melbourne to update them on the unprecedented long term funding security the Federal Budget has given to people with disability, their families and carers. The 2013-14 Federal Budget provided $14.3 billion over seven years to 2018-19 to roll out DisabilityCare Australia nationally, on top of existing Commonwealth disability funding. 22 May 2013 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.minister.immi.gov.au%2Fmedia%2Fbo%2F2013%2Fbo203403.htm&collection=releases&rank=1&auth=0pw8WZlq64p9JuHkHlPPHQ http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.minister.immi.gov.au%2Fmedia%2Fbo%2F2013%2Fbo203403.htm&collection=releases&rank=1&auth=0pw8WZlq64p9JuHkHlPPHQ Minister for Immigration and Citizenship. Overseas workers holding 457 visas now have a new online resource to inform them of their rights and obligations in the workplace, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Brendan O'Connor MP, announced today. 'This online video will help to mitigate the exploitation of overseas workers in Australia by ensuring access to clear information on their rights and obligations in their primary language. 22 May 2013 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ministers.deewr.gov.au%2Fgarrett%2Fpyne%26%2345%3Bletter%26%2345%3Bfails%26%2345%3Bfact%26%2345%3Btest&collection=releases&rank=2&auth=AeDdZD5iQ5RK5tfonw8n4w http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ministers.deewr.gov.au%2Fgarrett%2Fpyne%26%2345%3Bletter%26%2345%3Bfails%26%2345%3Bfact%26%2345%3Btest&collection=releases&rank=2&auth=AeDdZD5iQ5RK5tfonw8n4w Christopher Pyne has been caught out again in a letter to Premiers and Chief Ministers peddling fibs about Labor's Plan for better schools and fairer school funding. If the Coalition is elected they will be a disaster for schools. How can Mr Pyne say this with a straight face? The fact is it's Mr Pyne who deliberately sent his letter to the media to continue to peddle his public misinformation campaign. 22 May 2013 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.naa.gov.au%2Fabout%26%2345%3Bus%2Fmedia%2Fmedia%26%2345%3Breleases%2F2013%2Ffootprints.aspx&collection=releases&rank=3&auth=f5z2xWYUsDQAEWPo6QISlw http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.naa.gov.au%2Fabout%26%2345%3Bus%2Fmedia%2Fmedia%26%2345%3Breleases%2F2013%2Ffootprints.aspx&collection=releases&rank=3&auth=f5z2xWYUsDQAEWPo6QISlw Media release: Wednesday, 22 May 2013. A request from Aboriginal serviceman Percy Pepper, to return to Australia from wartime Europe in 1918 to care for his ailing wife Lucy, is part of an exhibition on the Pepper family at the National Archives of Australia during National Reconciliation Week (27 May to 3 June). The grandson of Lucy and Percy Pepper, Pastor Ossie Cruse, will give a public talk at the National Archives of Australia on Tuesday, 28 May at noon. 22 May 2013 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fminister.ret.gov.au%2Fmediacentre%2Fmediareleases%2Fpages%2Fpeak%26%2345%3Benergy%26%2345%3Btrials.aspx&collection=releases&rank=4&auth=IweliMZ96Wh0otIBQlPZ8w http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fminister.ret.gov.au%2Fmediacentre%2Fmediareleases%2Fpages%2Fpeak%26%2345%3Benergy%26%2345%3Btrials.aspx&collection=releases&rank=4&auth=IweliMZ96Wh0otIBQlPZ8w Consumers participating in peak event trials as part of Newcastle's model demonstration project Smart Grid, Smart City have slashed their energy use and received an average rebate of $16.31. The consumers reduced their energy costs by this average amount in each of seven peak-time trials of up to four hours. These preliminary results demonstrate that the potential for consumers to change their energy consumption behaviour when provided with the information, technology and pricing structures which allows them to better manage their energy use and costs. 22 May 2013 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ministers.deewr.gov.au%2Fshorten%2Fincome%26%2345%3Bsupport%26%2345%3Brecipients%26%2345%3Bworse%26%2345%3Bunder%26%2345%3Babbott%26%2345%3Bcuts&collection=releases&rank=5&auth=j%2BYYlrO6FMyJx2d5XghIsA http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ministers.deewr.gov.au%2Fshorten%2Fincome%26%2345%3Bsupport%26%2345%3Brecipients%26%2345%3Bworse%26%2345%3Bunder%26%2345%3Babbott%26%2345%3Bcuts&collection=releases&rank=5&auth=j%2BYYlrO6FMyJx2d5XghIsA Ministerfor Employment Bill Shorten has said that more than onemillion Australians on income support will be worse off under an Abbott Government. ALiberal Government will abolish Labor's Income Support Bonus, making it harder for Australians on income support make ends meet. The Income Support Bonus is in addition to Labor's $300 million Budget announcement to support Australians into work which includes an increase to the amount income support recipients are able to earn, from $62 to $100 a fortnight, before their payment is affected. 22 May 2013 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.efic.gov.au%2Fnews%2F2013%26%2345%3Bmedia%26%2345%3Breleases%2Fpages%2Fefic%26%2345%3Bworld%26%2345%3Brisk%26%2345%3Bdevelopments%26%2345%3Bmay%26%2345%3B2013.aspx&collection=releases&rank=6&auth=oyi8r8o5lQE0%2BteqOe7kpg http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.efic.gov.au%2Fnews%2F2013%26%2345%3Bmedia%26%2345%3Breleases%2Fpages%2Fefic%26%2345%3Bworld%26%2345%3Brisk%26%2345%3Bdevelopments%26%2345%3Bmay%26%2345%3B2013.aspx&collection=releases&rank=6&auth=oyi8r8o5lQE0%2BteqOe7kpg Overcoming financial barriers for exporters. Australian firms have established a sizeable presence in and , says the May edition of EFIC's newsletter,. Export Finance and Insurance Corporation. 22 May 2013 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ministers.deewr.gov.au%2Fgarrett%2Fno%26%2345%3Bmeans%26%2345%3Btesting%26%2345%3Bunder%26%2345%3Bnational%26%2345%3Bplan%26%2345%3Bschool%26%2345%3Bimprovement&collection=releases&rank=7&auth=bLBX2H8vt6nnYjcCIiKRMw http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ministers.deewr.gov.au%2Fgarrett%2Fno%26%2345%3Bmeans%26%2345%3Btesting%26%2345%3Bunder%26%2345%3Bnational%26%2345%3Bplan%26%2345%3Bschool%26%2345%3Bimprovement&collection=releases&rank=7&auth=bLBX2H8vt6nnYjcCIiKRMw There will be no means testing of parents who send their children to non-government schools under our new school funding plan. Reports today that suggest the Government is considering individual means testing of parents are wrong. That work is now underway and is referred to in the National Education Reform Agreement. 22 May 2013 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.newsroom.immi.gov.au%2Freleases%2Fimmigration%26%2345%3Bseminars%26%2345%3Bin%26%2345%3Bstanthorpe%26%2345%3Bgoondiwindi%26%2345%3Band%26%2345%3Bwarwick&collection=releases&rank=8&auth=Jp3VJC0Zqi67pPqQMGtTvg http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.newsroom.immi.gov.au%2Freleases%2Fimmigration%26%2345%3Bseminars%26%2345%3Bin%26%2345%3Bstanthorpe%26%2345%3Bgoondiwindi%26%2345%3Band%26%2345%3Bwarwick&collection=releases&rank=8&auth=Jp3VJC0Zqi67pPqQMGtTvg Immigration outreach officers will conduct an employer awareness seminar in Stanthorpe on May 29, and on May 30 will participate in AusIndustry's business assistance workshops along with a number of business and government bodies. During these public information seminars, the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) will provide information about employer sponsored skilled migration options and explain new laws and penalties for employing or referring people who are not allowed to work. 'These seminars will provide an overview of these changes, including information about SkillSelect,' the spokesman said. 22 May 2013 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maff.gov.au%2Fmedia_office%2Fmedia_releases%2Fmedia_releases%2F2013%2Fmay%2Fcommunity%26%2345%3Bgardens%26%2345%3Bset%26%2345%3Bto%26%2345%3Bgrow&collection=releases&rank=9&auth=ApkmMKydusBUVYe%2BR1ogdg http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maff.gov.au%2Fmedia_office%2Fmedia_releases%2Fmedia_releases%2F2013%2Fmay%2Fcommunity%26%2345%3Bgardens%26%2345%3Bset%26%2345%3Bto%26%2345%3Bgrow&collection=releases&rank=9&auth=ApkmMKydusBUVYe%2BR1ogdg Community food organisations will receive a boost with a small grants program to help them grow, prepare and share food, as part of the National Food Plan which will be released this Saturday. Community gardens in particular are encouraging healthier food choices. 'Many community food initiatives run on the good will and hard work of volunteers,' Minister Ludwig said. 22 May 2013 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.daff.gov.au%2Fabout%2Fmedia%26%2345%3Bcentre%2Fdept%26%2345%3Breleases%2F2013%2Fupdate%26%2345%3Bon%26%2345%3Baustralian%26%2345%3Bcattle%26%2345%3Bexported%26%2345%3Bto%26%2345%3Begypt&collection=releases&rank=10&auth=fua2HwRiAO2QXcLWuR%2Bd6w http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.daff.gov.au%2Fabout%2Fmedia%26%2345%3Bcentre%2Fdept%26%2345%3Breleases%2F2013%2Fupdate%26%2345%3Bon%26%2345%3Baustralian%26%2345%3Bcattle%26%2345%3Bexported%26%2345%3Bto%26%2345%3Begypt&collection=releases&rank=10&auth=fua2HwRiAO2QXcLWuR%2Bd6w The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has taken steps to ensure the welfare of the Australian cattle remaining in Egyptian feedlots. GOVS agreed to halt slaughter until Australian officials were on the ground to conduct joint inspections. Australian veterinarians continue to work closely with GOVS and the management of this facility to oversee the slaughter of remaining cattle and ensure the appropriate welfare outcomes are met. 22 May 2013 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.health.gov.au%2Finternet%2Fministers%2Fpublishing.nsf%2FContent%2Fmr%26%2345%3Byr13%26%2345%3Bmb%26%2345%3Bmb035.htm%3FOpenDocument%26amp%3Byr%3D2013%26amp%3Bmth%3D05&collection=releases&rank=11&auth=0Bi1cBmm3x2qiAr5jEfLzg http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.health.gov.au%2Finternet%2Fministers%2Fpublishing.nsf%2FContent%2Fmr%26%2345%3Byr13%26%2345%3Bmb%26%2345%3Bmb035.htm%3FOpenDocument%26amp%3Byr%3D2013%26amp%3Bmth%3D05&collection=releases&rank=11&auth=0Bi1cBmm3x2qiAr5jEfLzg THE HON MARK BUTLER MP. Federal Minister for Ageing Mark Butler has announced $50 million in funding for palliative care in Tasmania was now available for services providers as part of the Government's Tasmanian Health Assistance Package. Provided under the Australian Government's Better Access to Palliative Care in Tasmania program, the funding will also help strengthen professional and volunteer workforces in the field. 22 May 2013 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.health.gov.au%2Finternet%2Fministers%2Fpublishing.nsf%2FContent%2Fmr%26%2345%3Byr13%26%2345%3Btp%26%2345%3Btp048.htm%3FOpenDocument%26amp%3Byr%3D2013%26amp%3Bmth%3D05&collection=releases&rank=12&auth=tbv9EfS4CAt8EPnI%2FnAXDw http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.health.gov.au%2Finternet%2Fministers%2Fpublishing.nsf%2FContent%2Fmr%26%2345%3Byr13%26%2345%3Btp%26%2345%3Btp048.htm%3FOpenDocument%26amp%3Byr%3D2013%26amp%3Bmth%3D05&collection=releases&rank=12&auth=tbv9EfS4CAt8EPnI%2FnAXDw THE HON TANYA PLIBERSEK MP. Research into multiple sclerosis (MS) prevention and treatment will receive a boost, with the Australian Government to invest a further $1 million to assist Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia (MSRA) to continue its world class research. Research into multiple sclerosis (MS) prevention and treatment will receive a boost, with the Australian Government to invest a further $1 million to assist Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia (MSRA) to continue its world class research. 22 May 2013 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Faccc.gov.au%2Fmedia%26%2345%3Brelease%2Faccc%26%2345%3Bproposes%26%2345%3Bto%26%2345%3Ballow%26%2345%3Bjoint%26%2345%3Btender%26%2345%3Bfor%26%2345%3Brecycling%26%2345%3Bservices%26%2345%3Bto%26%2345%3Binner%26%2345%3Bsydney%26%2345%3Bcouncils&collection=releases&rank=13&auth=g4x%2F%2BaNz264%2FY94Fff096w http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Faccc.gov.au%2Fmedia%26%2345%3Brelease%2Faccc%26%2345%3Bproposes%26%2345%3Bto%26%2345%3Ballow%26%2345%3Bjoint%26%2345%3Btender%26%2345%3Bfor%26%2345%3Brecycling%26%2345%3Bservices%26%2345%3Bto%26%2345%3Binner%26%2345%3Bsydney%26%2345%3Bcouncils&collection=releases&rank=13&auth=g4x%2F%2BaNz264%2FY94Fff096w The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued a draft determination that proposes to grant authorisation to a number of inner-Sydney councils to jointly tender and contract for the processing of dry recyclable material (DRM). Granting authorisation will allow the councils to jointly tender for the processing of their kerbside dry recyclables. The collective process should also allow the councils to negotiate better terms and conditions from their chosen service provider, which will therefore flow to councils and their residents. 22 May 2013 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fassistant.treasurer.gov.au%2FDisplayDocs.aspx%3Fdoc%3Dpressreleases%2F2013%2F081.htm%26amp%3BpageID%3D003%26amp%3Bmin%3Ddjba%26amp%3BYear%3D%26amp%3BDocType%3D0&collection=releases&rank=14&auth=hiktcFRJFWjhEpJ0d9vVYw http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fassistant.treasurer.gov.au%2FDisplayDocs.aspx%3Fdoc%3Dpressreleases%2F2013%2F081.htm%26amp%3BpageID%3D003%26amp%3Bmin%3Ddjba%26amp%3BYear%3D%26amp%3BDocType%3D0&collection=releases&rank=14&auth=hiktcFRJFWjhEpJ0d9vVYw Joe Hockey should today declare whether he supports the Government's crackdown on multinational tax loopholes. The Gillard Government announced a range of measures in the Budget to tighten tax rules and clamp down on abuses of tax concessions by large multinational corporations. Mr Hockey and his Opposition colleagues have voted against every amendment the Government has introduced to Parliament to close down on corporate tax loopholes and protect Australia's revenue base and now they are flip-flopping on the measures announced in the Budget. 22 May 2013 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fassistant.treasurer.gov.au%2FDisplayDocs.aspx%3Fdoc%3Dpressreleases%2F2013%2F082.htm%26amp%3BpageID%3D003%26amp%3Bmin%3Ddjba%26amp%3BYear%3D%26amp%3BDocType%3D0&collection=releases&rank=15&auth=iop8%2BZEvPk%2Bzkimur3yTiQ http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fassistant.treasurer.gov.au%2FDisplayDocs.aspx%3Fdoc%3Dpressreleases%2F2013%2F082.htm%26amp%3BpageID%3D003%26amp%3Bmin%3Ddjba%26amp%3BYear%3D%26amp%3BDocType%3D0&collection=releases&rank=15&auth=iop8%2BZEvPk%2Bzkimur3yTiQ Prominent Coalition Senator Fiona Nash has today confirmed that Tony Abbott's tax review will look at changes that have previously been ruled out or opposed. Senator Nash, when questioned about whether the abolition of negative gearing would be looked at as part of Tony Abbott's tax review, said everything would be on the table:. And of course, Mr Abbott and senior Coalition frontbenchers have left the door wide open for their review to look at jacking up the rate of the GST, broadening its base or changing the way it is distributed. 22 May 2013 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asic.gov.au%2Fasic%2Fasic.nsf%2Fbyheadline%2F13%26%2345%3B113MR%2BASIC%2Bpermanently%2Bbans%2Bmotor%2Bvehicle%2Bfinance%2Band%2Binsurance%2Bbroker%3FopenDocument&collection=releases&rank=16&auth=UFFkyxXizxmtEDhIUUXjmA http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asic.gov.au%2Fasic%2Fasic.nsf%2Fbyheadline%2F13%26%2345%3B113MR%2BASIC%2Bpermanently%2Bbans%2Bmotor%2Bvehicle%2Bfinance%2Band%2Binsurance%2Bbroker%3FopenDocument&collection=releases&rank=16&auth=UFFkyxXizxmtEDhIUUXjmA Wednesday 22 May 2013. Mr Son was the director of VIP Fleet Pty Ltd (VIP), a former Sydney-based motor vehicle finance and insurance broker. ASIC's investigation found that Mr Son helped numerous customers of VIP apply for motor vehicle finance and arranged for the loan proceeds, totalling approximately $150,000, to be paid directly into a bank account operated by VIP. 22 May 2013 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.austrade.gov.au%2FInvest%2FInvestor%26%2345%3BUpdates%2F2013%2F0522%26%2345%3BUQ%26%2345%3Bhydrogen%26%2345%3Binnovation%26%2345%3Bwins%26%2345%3Bjoint%26%2345%3Binvestment%26%2345%3Bfrom%26%2345%3BGovernment%26%2345%3BFrench%26%2345%3Bmultinational&collection=releases&rank=17&auth=EpXu03%2FYP6qGCvKslKoPbw http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.austrade.gov.au%2FInvest%2FInvestor%26%2345%3BUpdates%2F2013%2F0522%26%2345%3BUQ%26%2345%3Bhydrogen%26%2345%3Binnovation%26%2345%3Bwins%26%2345%3Bjoint%26%2345%3Binvestment%26%2345%3Bfrom%26%2345%3BGovernment%26%2345%3BFrench%26%2345%3Bmultinational&collection=releases&rank=17&auth=EpXu03%2FYP6qGCvKslKoPbw French multi-national Air Liquide and the Australian Government's Southern Cross Renewable Energy Fund have invested more than A$9 million in hydrogen storage technology developed by Australia's University of Queensland (UQ). They invested A$9.25 million in Hydrexia, a UQ spin-off company, which holds the hydrogen storage process developed by UQ researchers Professor Arne Dahle and Associate Professor Kazuhiro Nogita. The is a $200 million, 13-year co-investment arrangement by the Australian Government, Southern Cross Venture Partners (SXVP) and Softbank China Venture Capital (SBCVC). The Australian Government's commitment of $100 million has been matched equally with private sector investment from SBCVC. 22 May 2013 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ministerhomeaffairs.gov.au%2FMediareleases%2FPages%2F2013%2FSecond%2520Quarter%2F22May2013%26%2345%3B40mNationalCrimePreventionFundapplicationsclosesoon.aspx&collection=releases&rank=18&auth=Pf50gJhkxmaPgc478PLeHg http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ministerhomeaffairs.gov.au%2FMediareleases%2FPages%2F2013%2FSecond%2520Quarter%2F22May2013%26%2345%3B40mNationalCrimePreventionFundapplicationsclosesoon.aspx&collection=releases&rank=18&auth=Pf50gJhkxmaPgc478PLeHg Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Justice Jason Clare reminded local councils and not-for-profit community groups to apply for grants from the National Crime Prevention Fund which close next Wednesday. The $40 million National Crime Prevention Fund was announced in April by the Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Justice Jason Clare. Applications for the fund close on 29 May 2013. 22 May 2013 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fminister.innovation.gov.au%2Fbernieripoll%2Fmediareleases%2Fpages%2Fgovernment%26%2345%3Bleads%26%2345%3Bwith%26%2345%3Bon%26%2345%3Btime%26%2345%3Bpayments%26%2345%3Bto%26%2345%3Bsmall%26%2345%3Bbusiness.aspx&collection=releases&rank=19&auth=DA8Vwb4GOOMPKE%2Bz4R6WQQ http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fminister.innovation.gov.au%2Fbernieripoll%2Fmediareleases%2Fpages%2Fgovernment%26%2345%3Bleads%26%2345%3Bwith%26%2345%3Bon%26%2345%3Btime%26%2345%3Bpayments%26%2345%3Bto%26%2345%3Bsmall%26%2345%3Bbusiness.aspx&collection=releases&rank=19&auth=DA8Vwb4GOOMPKE%2Bz4R6WQQ The Australian Government settled 96.8 per cent of invoices within 30 days in 2011-12, continuing to lead the way in on-time payments to small business. The Australian Government sets the standard for paying small business on time because we recognise the importance of cash flow for small business, Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business Bernie Ripoll said. This is one way that the Australian Government can support small business by setting an example and assisting in strengthening business cash flows, one of the major aims of government policy in this area. 22 May 2013 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asic.gov.au%2Fasic%2Fasic.nsf%2Fbyheadline%2F13%26%2345%3B114MR%2BFormer%2Bmanaging%2Bdirector%2Bof%2Bstockbroking%2Bfirm%2Bconvicted%2Bof%2Binsider%2Btrading%3FopenDocument&collection=releases&rank=20&auth=LsJHA1NBYFr3PCdR9TcLlw http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asic.gov.au%2Fasic%2Fasic.nsf%2Fbyheadline%2F13%26%2345%3B114MR%2BFormer%2Bmanaging%2Bdirector%2Bof%2Bstockbroking%2Bfirm%2Bconvicted%2Bof%2Binsider%2Btrading%3FopenDocument&collection=releases&rank=20&auth=LsJHA1NBYFr3PCdR9TcLlw Wednesday 22 May 2013. The former head of strockbroking firm Lonsec was today convicted of insider trading. Mr Graham was convicted of the two charges of insider trading and fined $30,000. 22 May 2013 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maff.gov.au%2Fmedia_office%2Fmedia_releases%2Fmedia_releases%2F2013%2Fmay%2Fnew%26%2345%3Bsupplier%26%2345%3Badvocate%26%2345%3Bto%26%2345%3Bboost%26%2345%3Baustralias%26%2345%3Bfood%26%2345%3Band%26%2345%3Bbeverage%26%2345%3Bindustry&collection=releases&rank=21&auth=r7DHH1VqV1Dn%2B2uo072%2Fzg http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maff.gov.au%2Fmedia_office%2Fmedia_releases%2Fmedia_releases%2F2013%2Fmay%2Fnew%26%2345%3Bsupplier%26%2345%3Badvocate%26%2345%3Bto%26%2345%3Bboost%26%2345%3Baustralias%26%2345%3Bfood%26%2345%3Band%26%2345%3Bbeverage%26%2345%3Bindustry&collection=releases&rank=21&auth=r7DHH1VqV1Dn%2B2uo072%2Fzg A Food and Beverage Supplier Advocate will be appointed to help Australian businesses grow by winning business in new markets, as part of the National Food Plan which will be released this Saturday. The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Joe Ludwig, said the Food and Beverage Supplier Advocate's position supported the goals of the soon to be released National Food Plan. Developing food and beverage markets, especially in Asia, is a key priority identified in The National Food Plan, but also in the Plan for Australian Jobs and the Australia in the Asian Century white paper. 22 May 2013 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ministers.deewr.gov.au%2Fshorten%2Fdoorstop%26%2345%3Bmelbourne%26%2345%3Bworkplace%26%2345%3Bentitlements%26%2345%3Bfire%26%2345%3Bfighters%26%2345%3Bincome%26%2345%3Bsupport%26%2345%3Band%26%2345%3Blive%26%2345%3Bbetting%26%2345%3Bodds&collection=releases&rank=22&auth=L3JybeJFVHi2FwKl2uRlGQ http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ministers.deewr.gov.au%2Fshorten%2Fdoorstop%26%2345%3Bmelbourne%26%2345%3Bworkplace%26%2345%3Bentitlements%26%2345%3Bfire%26%2345%3Bfighters%26%2345%3Bincome%26%2345%3Bsupport%26%2345%3Band%26%2345%3Blive%26%2345%3Bbetting%26%2345%3Bodds&collection=releases&rank=22&auth=L3JybeJFVHi2FwKl2uRlGQ It's great to be here with Victoria's Metropolitan Fire Brigade fire fighters. Fire fighters are worth every cent plus more of what they get. That is what sport should be about. 22 May 2013 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.attorneygeneral.gov.au%2FMediareleases%2FPages%2F2013%2FSecond%2520quarter%2F22May2013%26%2345%3BAustraliajoinsOpenGovernmentPartnership.aspx&collection=releases&rank=23&auth=TDa05471W%2F2fD2d8Cddpjg http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.attorneygeneral.gov.au%2FMediareleases%2FPages%2F2013%2FSecond%2520quarter%2F22May2013%26%2345%3BAustraliajoinsOpenGovernmentPartnership.aspx&collection=releases&rank=23&auth=TDa05471W%2F2fD2d8Cddpjg The Attorney-General, Mark Dreyfus QC, announced today that Australia will join the Open Government Partnership. Australia shares the values of the Open Government Partnership and we have a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with other nations in the partnership, Mr Dreyfus said.. More information on the Open Government Partnership is available at. 22 May 2013 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ministers.deewr.gov.au%2Fjuliecollins%2Fnew%26%2345%3Bstreamlined%26%2345%3Bservice%26%2345%3Bpalm%26%2345%3Bisland%26%2345%3Bhelp%26%2345%3Bpeople%26%2345%3Bget%26%2345%3Bwork%26%2345%3Band%26%2345%3Bstrengthen%26%2345%3Bcommunities&collection=releases&rank=24&auth=hU%2BhDVh0tiVLwx31CcmyUA http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ministers.deewr.gov.au%2Fjuliecollins%2Fnew%26%2345%3Bstreamlined%26%2345%3Bservice%26%2345%3Bpalm%26%2345%3Bisland%26%2345%3Bhelp%26%2345%3Bpeople%26%2345%3Bget%26%2345%3Bwork%26%2345%3Band%26%2345%3Bstrengthen%26%2345%3Bcommunities&collection=releases&rank=24&auth=hU%2BhDVh0tiVLwx31CcmyUA More people on Queensland's Palm Island will be helped to get jobs and participate in their communities thanks to the Australian Government's new $1.5 billion Remote Jobs and Communities Program (RJCP), which starts on 1 July 2013. Minister for Indigenous Employment and Economic Development Julie Collins today announced the provider to deliver RJCP for the Palm Island Region will be Campbell Page Limited with Palm Island Community Company Limited and Coolgaree Aboriginal Corporation for CDEP. The combination of these three organisations will ensure that the service is tailored to the Palm Island Region and its people, Ms Collins said. 22 May 2013 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smos.gov.au%2Fmedia%2F2013%2Fmr_252013.html&collection=releases&rank=25&auth=qvtRwWvCA%2FV6vOfebrTcNA http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smos.gov.au%2Fmedia%2F2013%2Fmr_252013.html&collection=releases&rank=25&auth=qvtRwWvCA%2FV6vOfebrTcNA The Attorney-General, Mark Dreyfus QC, announced today that Australia will join the Open Government Partnership. 'Membership of the Open Government Partnership will complement Australia's leadership internationally in promoting democracy, transparency and good governance,' Mr Dreyfus said. More information on the Open Government Partnership is available at. 10 May 2013 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.acma.gov.au%2Fweb%2Fstandard%2Fpc%3Dpc_600211&collection=releases&rank=26&auth=PL6x%2FmQyPoDzPmvCnc%2BA0w http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.acma.gov.au%2Fweb%2Fstandard%2Fpc%3Dpc_600211&collection=releases&rank=26&auth=PL6x%2FmQyPoDzPmvCnc%2BA0w Australians would be able to call freephone (18/1800) numbers from their mobile phone at no charge under a draft variation to the Australian Communications and Media Authoritys , released for comment today. With respect to a related potential reform under consideration from the Numbering Work Program, the ACMA continues to consider future arrangements for the cost of calls from mobile phones to local rate (13/1300) numbers. In contrast, calls from mobile services to freephone and local rate numbers are generally charged on a timed basis. No Date http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ntc.gov.au%2Fnewsdetail.aspx%3Fnewsid%3D393&collection=releases&rank=27&auth=eOzbOieSaONfnqeaIdcqgQ http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ntc.gov.au%2Fnewsdetail.aspx%3Fnewsid%3D393&collection=releases&rank=27&auth=eOzbOieSaONfnqeaIdcqgQ National@ Transport Policy. Safety @ Compliance. Environment @ Climate Change. Transport Efficiency @ Supply Chain Reform. News @ Publications. News. News Publications. Title:. Strategic Plan and Work Program supports new era in reform and emerging technology. Article Date:. 22 May 2013. The National Transport Commission ( NTC) will continue to focus on improving the productivity, safety and environmental performance of the Australian transport system in a new era that has seen the implementation of historic reforms to the regulatory environment and rapidly emerging technology, according to its latest Strategic Plan and Work Program released today. NTC Chief Executive George Konstandakos said supporting the new National Heavy Vehicle Regulator and the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator remains a priority focus. We will continue to lead the development of regulatory policy related to the Rail Safety National Laws and Heavy Vehicle National Laws, said Mr Konstandakos. Work is already underway on many No Date http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.foreignminister.gov.au%2Freleases%2F2013%2Fbc_mr_130522.html&collection=releases&rank=28&auth=hSDMz52Sb59EaQXXUXbr5Q http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.foreignminister.gov.au%2Freleases%2F2013%2Fbc_mr_130522.html&collection=releases&rank=28&auth=hSDMz52Sb59EaQXXUXbr5Q Foreign Minister Bob Carr today released the Independent Review of the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), which confirms the important role the Centre plays in delivering food security and creating opportunities for many of the world's poorest farmers. 'ACIAR is an integral part of the aid program, deploying Australia's world-leading expertise in agricultural research for the benefit of poor farmers in our region and beyond,' Senator Carr said. 'Australia is a world leader in the delivery of research outcomes to help poor farmers in the developing world. No Date http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.media.australia.com%2Fen%26%2345%3Bau%2Fmediareleases%2Fdefault_10260.aspx&collection=releases&rank=29&auth=a56%2BqOUl%2B6w5ozklfmUwUQ http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.media.australia.com%2Fen%26%2345%3Bau%2Fmediareleases%2Fdefault_10260.aspx&collection=releases&rank=29&auth=a56%2BqOUl%2B6w5ozklfmUwUQ Australia has been voted the Best Country in the World by readers of one the UK's top luxury travel magazines. Tourism Australia Managing Director Andrew McEvoy said Australia had finished ahead of Italy, New Zealand, Thailand and the United States and confirmed the country's continued desirability amongst the Brits as a preferred holiday destination. © Tourism Australia 2013. No Date