Thu, 17 May 2012 06:24:52 EST Copyright 2008 Commonwealth of Australia Panoptic 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%2Fwww.minister.immi.gov.au%2Fmedia%2Fcb%2F2012%2Fcb186659.htm&collection=releases&rank=0&auth=vzj%2B6MI266DayuXMLTOHvw http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.minister.immi.gov.au%2Fmedia%2Fcb%2F2012%2Fcb186659.htm&collection=releases&rank=0&auth=vzj%2B6MI266DayuXMLTOHvw Minister for Immigration and Citizenship. The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, and Minister for Home Affairs, Jason Clare MP, said another asylum seeker boat was intercepted last night - the 32 nd since Tony Abbott rejected the government's offer to work together to implement offshore processing. 'Mr Abbott's cheap slogans won't stop the boats, but offshore processing will help to stop people taking these dangerous boat journeys and prevent more deaths at sea. 15 May 2012 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fminister.dva.gov.au%2Fmedia_releases%2F2012%2Fmay%2Fva041.htm&collection=releases&rank=1&auth=7ybv07W3AfLCrxdVqDTlzg http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fminister.dva.gov.au%2Fmedia_releases%2F2012%2Fmay%2Fva041.htm&collection=releases&rank=1&auth=7ybv07W3AfLCrxdVqDTlzg The Minister for Veterans' Affairs, Warren Snowdon, has announced funding for 88 projects that commemorate Australia's wartime history. 1450 Mittagong RSL Sub-branch MITTAGONG NSW To help install a plaque on the cenotaph in Mittagong to commemorate Australia's involvement in the Boer War. 2000 Beerwah/Peachester RSL Sub-branch Inc BEERWAH QLD To help install a secure cabinet in the Beerwah/Peachester RSL Club to house a display of donated wartime memorabilia. 15 May 2012 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.minister.dbcde.gov.au%2Fmedia%2Fmedia_releases%2F2012%2F067&collection=releases&rank=2&auth=82x2jg%2F54aggiKuirLE7JQ http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.minister.dbcde.gov.au%2Fmedia%2Fmedia_releases%2F2012%2F067&collection=releases&rank=2&auth=82x2jg%2F54aggiKuirLE7JQ Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate. » Fast, affordable, and reliable broadband coming to North and mid-North Coasts of NSW. People living in areas surrounding Coffs Harbour, Taree, and Port Macquarie will have access to fast, affordable, and reliable broadband, with the first homes and businesses being switched on from mid-2013, Minister for Broadband, Communications, and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, announced today. 15 May 2012 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.environment.gov.au%2Fminister%2Fburke%2F2012%2Fmr20120515.html&collection=releases&rank=3&auth=Zsx%2BciSXlfigL8lku%2FT3sQ http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.environment.gov.au%2Fminister%2Fburke%2F2012%2Fmr20120515.html&collection=releases&rank=3&auth=Zsx%2BciSXlfigL8lku%2FT3sQ Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. Heritage Minister, Tony Burke, said the Government would provide the Victorian Government with $20 million to assist in the protection and promotion of the World Heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens. The Royal Exhibition Building was built in Melbourne's Carlton Gardens during 1879 and 1880 for the 1880 Melbourne International Exhibition. 15 May 2012 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.environment.gov.au%2Fminister%2Ffarrell%2F2012%2Fmr20120515.html&collection=releases&rank=4&auth=048RvV7hSWYQN1XXnLwjDg http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.environment.gov.au%2Fminister%2Ffarrell%2F2012%2Fmr20120515.html&collection=releases&rank=4&auth=048RvV7hSWYQN1XXnLwjDg Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and Urban Water. Services under the Scheme will be progressively rolled out across Australia, boosting television and computer recycling rates to 30 percent in 2012-13 and 80 per cent by 2021-22, providing a long-term solution to television and computer waste. The scheme does not cover other electronic waste, such as mobile phones, which are already covered by the voluntary recycling scheme MobileMuster. 15 May 2012 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.arts.gov.au%2Fnews%2F2012%2F05%2Faustralia%26%2345%3Bcouncil%26%2345%3Breview%26%2345%3Breleased&collection=releases&rank=5&auth=Qet39tsXV9MCO6NT5KuCYg http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.arts.gov.au%2Fnews%2F2012%2F05%2Faustralia%26%2345%3Bcouncil%26%2345%3Breview%26%2345%3Breleased&collection=releases&rank=5&auth=Qet39tsXV9MCO6NT5KuCYg Tuesday 15 May 2012. 15 May 2012 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ministers.deewr.gov.au%2Fshorten%2Fstrong%26%2345%3Beconomy%26%2345%3Bbenefits%26%2345%3Bwomen&collection=releases&rank=6&auth=zYfPr4JiVj8NPFXKt6SOYQ http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ministers.deewr.gov.au%2Fshorten%2Fstrong%26%2345%3Beconomy%26%2345%3Bbenefits%26%2345%3Bwomen&collection=releases&rank=6&auth=zYfPr4JiVj8NPFXKt6SOYQ The Australian Government's ongoing gender equality reforms will see Australian women benefit from the strong economy. These reforms are intrinsically linked: a strong, well-managed economy enables Australian women and men to receive a fair dividend for their contribution and hard work, helps households meet cost of living pressures, and means we can provide support to those who need it most. Gender inequality is a significant disincentive to women's workforce participation.. 15 May 2012 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.minister.regional.gov.au%2Fsc%2Freleases%2F2012%2Fmay%2Fsc052_2012.aspx&collection=releases&rank=7&auth=U8hRHmGdj3K9XgTg18Y5RA http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.minister.regional.gov.au%2Fsc%2Freleases%2F2012%2Fmay%2Fsc052_2012.aspx&collection=releases&rank=7&auth=U8hRHmGdj3K9XgTg18Y5RA The voice of Indigenous repatriation experts will be heard by the Australian Government with the establishment of the Advisory Committee for Indigenous Repatriation. 'The Advisory Committee for Indigenous Repatriation represents a broad cross section of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and the Australian Government will benefit greatly from their insight and advice,' Mr Crean said. More information on the Advisory Committee for Indigenous Repatriation is available at. 15 May 2012 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.minister.regional.gov.au%2Fsc%2Freleases%2F2012%2Fmay%2Fsc053_2012.aspx&collection=releases&rank=8&auth=IghA1T3eIlPqhwTr1NWJXg http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.minister.regional.gov.au%2Fsc%2Freleases%2F2012%2Fmay%2Fsc053_2012.aspx&collection=releases&rank=8&auth=IghA1T3eIlPqhwTr1NWJXg Arts Minister Simon Crean today released the results of an independent review of the Australia Council as part of the development of the National Cultural Policy. 'The Review is important to the development of the National Cultural Policy and will ensure the Australia Council is best-placed to respond to the arts and culture sector of today and into the future. 'The Australia Council has been in place since 1975, and this report sets out a strategic vision for the Council which, if implemented, would provide the Council with significant flexibility to grow with the Australian arts sector in the 21st century. 15 May 2012 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pm.gov.au%2Fpress%26%2345%3Boffice%2Fappointment%26%2345%3Bdave%26%2345%3Boliver%26%2345%3Bactu%26%2345%3Bsecretary&collection=releases&rank=9&auth=lDkRLDT1gqEm5cHXFdK3HA http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pm.gov.au%2Fpress%26%2345%3Boffice%2Fappointment%26%2345%3Bdave%26%2345%3Boliver%26%2345%3Bactu%26%2345%3Bsecretary&collection=releases&rank=9&auth=lDkRLDT1gqEm5cHXFdK3HA We today congratulate Dave Oliver on his election as Secretary of the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) and pay tribute to outgoing Secretary Jeff Lawrence. Mr Oliver was elected to the position unopposed at the ACTU Congress in Sydney today and we applaud the choice of the delegates. The entire Government also pays tribute to outgoing ACTU Secretary Jeff Lawrence and warmly thanks him for his years of dedicated service to Australian workers and the labour movement. 15 May 2012 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.minister.infrastructure.gov.au%2Faa%2Freleases%2F2012%2Fmay%2Faa097_2012.aspx&collection=releases&rank=10&auth=GJI9fA0KNsKgXDri8Dr%2FVw http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.minister.infrastructure.gov.au%2Faa%2Freleases%2F2012%2Fmay%2Faa097_2012.aspx&collection=releases&rank=10&auth=GJI9fA0KNsKgXDri8Dr%2FVw Queensland Transport and Mains Road Minister. The eight kilometre Dinmore-to-Goodna stretch of the Ipswich Motorway has been completed six months ahead of schedule and under-budget, all part of Queensland's largest ever Federally-funded road project. It also used more than half a million tonnes of asphalt and more than a million trees were planted. 15 May 2012 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.notforprofit.gov.au%2Fnews%2Fbudget%26%2345%3Boverview%26%2345%3Bitems%26%2345%3Brelevant%26%2345%3Bnot%26%2345%3Bprofit%26%2345%3Bsector&collection=releases&rank=11&auth=W3SXp0JpOud9QVDV3oWNSA http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.notforprofit.gov.au%2Fnews%2Fbudget%26%2345%3Boverview%26%2345%3Bitems%26%2345%3Brelevant%26%2345%3Bnot%26%2345%3Bprofit%26%2345%3Bsector&collection=releases&rank=11&auth=W3SXp0JpOud9QVDV3oWNSA The Office for the Not-for-Profit Sector has developed a brief table summarising Budget measures of interest to the not-for-profit sector. Over 6 million Australians volunteer each year with not-for-profit organisations, contributing more than $14.6 billion in unpaid work. For more information about the International Year of the Volunteer + 10, visit their. 15 May 2012 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pm.gov.au%2Fpress%26%2345%3Boffice%2Faddress%26%2345%3Baustralian%26%2345%3Bcouncil%26%2345%3Btrade%26%2345%3Bunions%26%2345%3Bcongress%26%2345%3Bsydney&collection=releases&rank=12&auth=oRYYdB705z1ZJ96JCZ41aQ http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pm.gov.au%2Fpress%26%2345%3Boffice%2Faddress%26%2345%3Baustralian%26%2345%3Bcouncil%26%2345%3Btrade%26%2345%3Bunions%26%2345%3Bcongress%26%2345%3Bsydney&collection=releases&rank=12&auth=oRYYdB705z1ZJ96JCZ41aQ Thank you so very much, and thank you to Ged for that kind introduction. We have a plan for the country. This is a fantastic country. 15 May 2012 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.notforprofit.gov.au%2Fnews%2Fhelping%26%2345%3Byoung%26%2345%3Baustralians%26%2345%3Bprepare%26%2345%3Bfurther%26%2345%3Bstudy%26%2345%3Bor%26%2345%3Bwork&collection=releases&rank=13&auth=VvuiwcoLCEwSsqwJU1Xpbw http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.notforprofit.gov.au%2Fnews%2Fhelping%26%2345%3Byoung%26%2345%3Baustralians%26%2345%3Bprepare%26%2345%3Bfurther%26%2345%3Bstudy%26%2345%3Bor%26%2345%3Bwork&collection=releases&rank=13&auth=VvuiwcoLCEwSsqwJU1Xpbw The focus of the 2012-13 program is for projects under the theme `Ready for further study and work'. The Minister for Youth, The Hon Peter Garrett MP, has called on eligible non-government and not for profit organisations to apply for up to $70,000 in funding to deliver projects that provide young people aged 12 to 25 with the skills they need to go on to further study, training or to enter the workforce. It is known that young people are the first to be disadvantaged by economic instability and among the last to recover, which is why the Government is committed to supporting programs which arm young people with the skills and knowledge they need to prosper. 15 May 2012 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ministers.deewr.gov.au%2Fshorten%2Fshorten%26%2345%3Bconcerned%26%2345%3Bgame%26%2345%3Bstores%26%2345%3Benter%26%2345%3Badministration&collection=releases&rank=14&auth=tFCFk0PoQAgERbCqN6OW8g http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ministers.deewr.gov.au%2Fshorten%2Fshorten%26%2345%3Bconcerned%26%2345%3Bgame%26%2345%3Bstores%26%2345%3Benter%26%2345%3Badministration&collection=releases&rank=14&auth=tFCFk0PoQAgERbCqN6OW8g The Minister for Workplace Relations and Employment, Bill Shorten, today expressed his and the Government's concern of reports that jobs nationwide were at risk after TGW Pty Ltd (trading as GAME) was placed into voluntary administration.. The Government is hopeful a buyer will be found for the company however we stand ready to assist any workers who lose their job.'. Should the company proceed from administration into liquidation the Department will examine any applications for assistance under the General Employee Entitlements and Redundancy Scheme (GEERS).. 15 May 2012 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.climatechange.gov.au%2Fen%2Fminister%2Fgreg%26%2345%3Bcombet%2F2012%2Fmedia%26%2345%3Breleases%2Fmay%2Fmr%26%2345%3B82%26%2345%3B12.aspx&collection=releases&rank=15&auth=XDa4Ft%2BXKtYZHA0TxZVOOg http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.climatechange.gov.au%2Fen%2Fminister%2Fgreg%26%2345%3Bcombet%2F2012%2Fmedia%26%2345%3Breleases%2Fmay%2Fmr%26%2345%3B82%26%2345%3B12.aspx&collection=releases&rank=15&auth=XDa4Ft%2BXKtYZHA0TxZVOOg The Hon Greg Combet AM MP, Minister for Climate Changeand Energy Efficiency, Minister for Innovation. They're getting compensation that is pitched for a carbon tax at $23 but the carbon tax will be $37 a tonne by 2020 .. The Government is cutting taxes from 1 July this year and has committed to a second round of tax cuts in 2015-16 which will cover the expected carbon price impacts out to 2020. 15 May 2012 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ministers.deewr.gov.au%2Fjuliecollins%2Fminister%26%2345%3Bmeets%26%2345%3Bresources%26%2345%3Bsector%26%2345%3Bemployers%26%2345%3Bpilbara&collection=releases&rank=16&auth=OylgLNJcF07BUV1pbD0%2BYg http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ministers.deewr.gov.au%2Fjuliecollins%2Fminister%26%2345%3Bmeets%26%2345%3Bresources%26%2345%3Bsector%26%2345%3Bemployers%26%2345%3Bpilbara&collection=releases&rank=16&auth=OylgLNJcF07BUV1pbD0%2BYg Minister for Indigenous Employment and Economic Development Julie Collins arrives in Western Australia's Pilbara region today to get a first-hand look at Indigenous employment programs resources companies deliver with Australian Government support. The Government is working with employers and organisations such as these which support Indigenous employment so strongly. Since July 2009 the Government has supported around 200 projects, worth almost $131 million, to help drive Indigenous participation in the resources sector around Australia. 15 May 2012 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ministers.deewr.gov.au%2Fjuliecollins%2F125%26%2345%3Baboriginal%26%2345%3Bworkers%26%2345%3Band%26%2345%3Bcounting%26%2345%3Bayers%26%2345%3Brock%26%2345%3Bresort&collection=releases&rank=17&auth=0x8W2rhJlpOesXlMdsaS9g http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ministers.deewr.gov.au%2Fjuliecollins%2F125%26%2345%3Baboriginal%26%2345%3Bworkers%26%2345%3Band%26%2345%3Bcounting%26%2345%3Bayers%26%2345%3Brock%26%2345%3Bresort&collection=releases&rank=17&auth=0x8W2rhJlpOesXlMdsaS9g The Minister for Indigenous Employment and Economic development, Julie Collins, has joined in a celebration today to mark the milestone of more than 100 Aboriginal employees at Ayers Rock Resort Yulara since the Indigenous Land Corporation took overownership less than a year ago. More Indigenous Australians work at Ayers Rock Resort than ever before, Ms Collins said. The Member for Lingiari, Warren Snowdon, said the employment of 125 Aboriginal employees in less than a year is a great start to meeting the targets. 15 May 2012 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.juliecollins.fahcsia.gov.au%2Fmediareleases%2F2012%2Fpages%2Fstrong_economy_benefits_women_150512.aspx&collection=releases&rank=18&auth=Fz9U2V1PDnGZf0mFeZS9Fw http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.juliecollins.fahcsia.gov.au%2Fmediareleases%2F2012%2Fpages%2Fstrong_economy_benefits_women_150512.aspx&collection=releases&rank=18&auth=Fz9U2V1PDnGZf0mFeZS9Fw Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations. These reforms are intrinsically linked: a strong, well-managed economy enables Australian women and men to receive a fair dividend for their contribution and hard work, helps households meet cost of living pressures, and means we can provide support to those who need it most. The Women's Statement is available at. 15 May 2012 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jennymacklin.fahcsia.gov.au%2Fmediareleases%2F2012%2Fpages%2Fabbott_wants_to_hurt_families_15may2012.aspx&collection=releases&rank=19&auth=P9AFeGCK4YlEX3%2FCxABA6Q http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jennymacklin.fahcsia.gov.au%2Fmediareleases%2F2012%2Fpages%2Fabbott_wants_to_hurt_families_15may2012.aspx&collection=releases&rank=19&auth=P9AFeGCK4YlEX3%2FCxABA6Q Tony Abbott has yet again shown Australian families he can't be trusted to help them with the cost of living. Asked again on ABC Radio National this morning, Mr Abbott still wouldn't say if the extra support being delivered to families would be protected under an Abbott Liberal Government. An Abbott Liberal Government will put this extra support for families at risk. 15 May 2012 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fassistant.treasurer.gov.au%2FDisplayDocs.aspx%3Fdoc%3Dpressreleases%2F2012%2F029.htm%26amp%3BpageID%3D003%26amp%3Bmin%3Ddjba%26amp%3BYear%3D%26amp%3BDocType%3D0&collection=releases&rank=20&auth=0ja6c%2FbBiq7s%2Fd%2BqK6JyIw http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fassistant.treasurer.gov.au%2FDisplayDocs.aspx%3Fdoc%3Dpressreleases%2F2012%2F029.htm%26amp%3BpageID%3D003%26amp%3Bmin%3Ddjba%26amp%3BYear%3D%26amp%3BDocType%3D0&collection=releases&rank=20&auth=0ja6c%2FbBiq7s%2Fd%2BqK6JyIw The Assistant Treasurer, David Bradbury MP, today released exposure draft legislation to implement reforms to the tax concession for living-away-from-home allowances and benefits as announced in the 2011-12 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) and the 2012-13 Budget. As announced in the 2011-12 MYEFO, the following reforms will apply from 1 July 2012:. Submissions on the exposure draft close on 29 May 2012. 15 May 2012 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fassistant.treasurer.gov.au%2FDisplayDocs.aspx%3Fdoc%3Dpressreleases%2F2012%2F027.htm%26amp%3BpageID%3D003%26amp%3Bmin%3Ddjba%26amp%3BYear%3D%26amp%3BDocType%3D0&collection=releases&rank=21&auth=toRsKO6gY3WqQKqWxUjpWA http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fassistant.treasurer.gov.au%2FDisplayDocs.aspx%3Fdoc%3Dpressreleases%2F2012%2F027.htm%26amp%3BpageID%3D003%26amp%3Bmin%3Ddjba%26amp%3BYear%3D%26amp%3BDocType%3D0&collection=releases&rank=21&auth=toRsKO6gY3WqQKqWxUjpWA Respected consumer advocate Delia Rickard has been formally appointed to the role of Deputy Chairperson of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). 'I am pleased to announce that the Governor-General has appointed long-time consumer policy advocate Delia Rickard as a full-time Deputy Chairperson of the ACCC, after she received the unanimous support of the States and Territories' said Assistant Treasurer, David Bradbury. 'Having a person with Ms Rickard's experience in consumer protection in the position of ACCC Deputy Chairperson will support the ongoing implementation of the Australian Consumer Law,' said Mr Bradbury. 15 May 2012 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fassistant.treasurer.gov.au%2FDisplayDocs.aspx%3Fdoc%3Dpressreleases%2F2012%2F028.htm%26amp%3BpageID%3D003%26amp%3Bmin%3Ddjba%26amp%3BYear%3D%26amp%3BDocType%3D0&collection=releases&rank=22&auth=2tCLeMdzGQyGtZxZ0ki7bg http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fassistant.treasurer.gov.au%2FDisplayDocs.aspx%3Fdoc%3Dpressreleases%2F2012%2F028.htm%26amp%3BpageID%3D003%26amp%3Bmin%3Ddjba%26amp%3BYear%3D%26amp%3BDocType%3D0&collection=releases&rank=22&auth=2tCLeMdzGQyGtZxZ0ki7bg The Assistant Treasurer, the Hon David Bradbury MP, today announced an expert roundtable to assist with the implementation of the Gillard Government's clarifications of the definition of 'tax benefit' in Part IVA of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936. On 1 March 2012, the Government announced that it would obtain advice from independent experts about how best to implement the proposed clarifications to the operation of Part IVA without unintentionally affecting genuine commercial and business activity. 'The Government does not propose to change the core operation of the 'purpose' test in Part IVA, which was designed to be the key determinant of whether the general anti-avoidance rule applies to a scheme.'. 15 May 2012 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gbrmpa.gov.au%2Fmedia%26%2345%3Broom%2Flatest%26%2345%3Bnews%2Freef%26%2345%3Bguardians%2F2012%2Freef%26%2345%3Bguardians%26%2345%3Befforts%26%2345%3Bcelebrated%26%2345%3Bin%26%2345%3Badvertisements&collection=releases&rank=23&auth=VTx9K%2BvGak94lbYaO4qFkA http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gbrmpa.gov.au%2Fmedia%26%2345%3Broom%2Flatest%26%2345%3Bnews%2Freef%26%2345%3Bguardians%2F2012%2Freef%26%2345%3Bguardians%26%2345%3Befforts%26%2345%3Bcelebrated%26%2345%3Bin%26%2345%3Badvertisements&collection=releases&rank=23&auth=VTx9K%2BvGak94lbYaO4qFkA The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) is running a suite of television advertisements to raise awareness about threats to the Reef's outlook and the value of the community and industry pulling together to make it stronger and healthier. The 2012 Reef Guardian television advertisements will run in the Great Barrier Reef Region during May and June. The Great Barrier Reef is a hive of activity. 15 May 2012 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.austrade.gov.au%2FInvest%2FInvestor%26%2345%3BUpdates%2F2012%2F0515%26%2345%3BNew%26%2345%3Bonline%26%2345%3Bresource%26%2345%3Bfor%26%2345%3Binvestors%26%2345%3Bin%26%2345%3BAustralian%26%2345%3Binfrastructure&collection=releases&rank=24&auth=5vXiTZhLNQe9zDRSGHUyeQ http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.austrade.gov.au%2FInvest%2FInvestor%26%2345%3BUpdates%2F2012%2F0515%26%2345%3BNew%26%2345%3Bonline%26%2345%3Bresource%26%2345%3Bfor%26%2345%3Binvestors%26%2345%3Bin%26%2345%3BAustralian%26%2345%3Binfrastructure&collection=releases&rank=24&auth=5vXiTZhLNQe9zDRSGHUyeQ International investors can now access a comprehensive register of Australia's major public-private infrastructure projects with the release of the (NICS) this month. Consolidating information from across Australian governments and industry, the NICS creates greater transparency for projects and will assist investors to make informed decisions about Australia's infrastructure pipeline. , Australia's Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Anthony Albanese, said the NICS will facilitate more opportunities for public-private partnership and will enhance competition in Australia's infrastructure sector. 15 May 2012 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ministerhomeaffairs.gov.au%2Fmediareleases%2Fpages%2F2012%2Fsecond%2520quarter%2F15%26%2345%3Bmay%26%2345%3B2012%26%2345%3B%26%2345%3B%26%2345%3Bstatement%26%2345%3Bon%26%2345%3Bfamily%26%2345%3Bcourt%26%2345%3Bmatter%26%2345%3Bin%26%2345%3Bqueensland.aspx&collection=releases&rank=25&auth=48IBgP9wcu7Yg2y6TxRuxw http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ministerhomeaffairs.gov.au%2Fmediareleases%2Fpages%2F2012%2Fsecond%2520quarter%2F15%26%2345%3Bmay%26%2345%3B2012%26%2345%3B%26%2345%3B%26%2345%3Bstatement%26%2345%3Bon%26%2345%3Bfamily%26%2345%3Bcourt%26%2345%3Bmatter%26%2345%3Bin%26%2345%3Bqueensland.aspx&collection=releases&rank=25&auth=48IBgP9wcu7Yg2y6TxRuxw Family law matters involving children are often very difficult and I feel for everyone involved in the current matter in Queensland. The family courts in Australia makes decisions independent of Government. The Government has received advice from the Attorney General's Department that it does not have the power to become involved in family law proceedings where the outcome has been finally determined by the family courts. 15 May 2012 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ministerhomeaffairs.gov.au%2Fmediareleases%2Fpages%2F2012%2Fsecond%2520quarter%2F15%26%2345%3Bmay%26%2345%3B2012%26%2345%3B%26%2345%3B%26%2345%3Bborder%26%2345%3Bprotection%26%2345%3Bcommand%26%2345%3Bintercepts%26%2345%3Bvessel.aspx&collection=releases&rank=26&auth=PC60or8B5JTxqBQwDSphdg http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ministerhomeaffairs.gov.au%2Fmediareleases%2Fpages%2F2012%2Fsecond%2520quarter%2F15%26%2345%3Bmay%26%2345%3B2012%26%2345%3B%26%2345%3B%26%2345%3Bborder%26%2345%3Bprotection%26%2345%3Bcommand%26%2345%3Bintercepts%26%2345%3Bvessel.aspx&collection=releases&rank=26&auth=PC60or8B5JTxqBQwDSphdg HMAS Glenelg operating under the control of Border Protection Command has intercepted a suspected irregular entry vessel that sought assistance north west of Christmas Island last night. HMAS Glenelg provided assistance to the vessel at the request of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. Border Protection Command will now make arrangements for the passengers to be transferred to Christmas Island, where they will undergo initial security, health and identity checks and their reasons for travel will be established. 15 May 2012 http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.newsroom.immi.gov.au%2Fmedia_releases%2F1040&collection=releases&rank=27&auth=TFRN3PVGbWFZqm9wsLM0%2Fw http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.newsroom.immi.gov.au%2Fmedia_releases%2F1040&collection=releases&rank=27&auth=TFRN3PVGbWFZqm9wsLM0%2Fw Immigration officers will be present at the 2012 Xstrata Mount Isa Mining Expo from May 16-18 to provide information on visa programs and upcoming significant reforms to the skilled migration program. The online SkillSelect system is a new expression of interest (EOI) approach to skilled migration, allowing skilled workers interested in migrating to Australia to record their details to be considered for a skilled visa through an EOI. Our officers will be available to provide a range of information on temporary or permanent employer-sponsored visa options and the concessions available for regional applicants, the spokesman said. No Date http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.foreignminister.gov.au%2Freleases%2F2012%2Fbc_mr_120515.html&collection=releases&rank=28&auth=0z19vbHUzqjzSBkj%2Bu1bCQ http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.foreignminister.gov.au%2Freleases%2F2012%2Fbc_mr_120515.html&collection=releases&rank=28&auth=0z19vbHUzqjzSBkj%2Bu1bCQ Foreign Minister Bob Carr visited Beijing on May 13 to 15, his first visit to China as Australian Foreign Minister. Senator Carr met Chinese Vice-Premier Li Keqiang and his Chinese counterpart, Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi. Senator Carr said Australia has a positive view of China's increasing role in world affairs. No Date http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fministers.dfat.gov.au%2Fmarles%2Freleases%2F2012%2Frm_mr_120515.html&collection=releases&rank=29&auth=X4bDHEhKqTJl0AX45Ww6lw http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fministers.dfat.gov.au%2Fmarles%2Freleases%2F2012%2Frm_mr_120515.html&collection=releases&rank=29&auth=X4bDHEhKqTJl0AX45Ww6lw Parliamentary Secretary for Pacific Island Affairs Richard Marles will depart today for Nauru and Solomon Islands where he will discuss a range of bilateral and development assistance issues, including Nauru's recent inclusion in the Seasonal Worker Program (SWP), and participate in talks on the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI). In Nauru, Mr Marles will meet President Sprent Dabwido. In Solomon Islands, Mr Marles will represent Australia at the annual Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Ministerial Standing Committee on RAMSI, which provides oversight and governance of RAMSI operations. No Date http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.takeovers.gov.au%2Fcontent%2FDisplayDoc.aspx%3Fdoc%3Dmedia_releases%2F2012%2F030.htm%26amp%3BpageID%3D%26amp%3BYear%3D&collection=releases&rank=30&auth=bD99pq3xxkJbl3hEdhQBqQ http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.takeovers.gov.au%2Fcontent%2FDisplayDoc.aspx%3Fdoc%3Dmedia_releases%2F2012%2F030.htm%26amp%3BpageID%3D%26amp%3BYear%3D&collection=releases&rank=30&auth=bD99pq3xxkJbl3hEdhQBqQ Tuesday, 15 May 2012. The Panel today published the reasons for its decision to consent to a request by Laxey Partners Ltd to withdraw its application to the Panel dated 18 April 2012 ( 01) and decline to conduct proceedings on an application dated 24 April 2012 from Pelorus Private Equity Limited ( 02 ), both of which related to the affairs of MacarthurCook Property Securities Fund. The sitting Panel was Stephanie Daveson, Hamish Douglass (sitting President) and Francesca Lee. No Date http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maff.gov.au%2Fmedia_office%2Fmedia_releases%2Fmedia_releases%2F2012%2Fmay%2Flandcare%26%2345%3Bvolunteers%26%2345%3Bpraised&collection=releases&rank=31&auth=7pVkGeqqbb5%2FXZItJEUN8Q http://media.australia.gov.au/notify/click.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maff.gov.au%2Fmedia_office%2Fmedia_releases%2Fmedia_releases%2F2012%2Fmay%2Flandcare%26%2345%3Bvolunteers%26%2345%3Bpraised&collection=releases&rank=31&auth=7pVkGeqqbb5%2FXZItJEUN8Q Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Joe Ludwig, has marked National Volunteer Week by congratulating Australia's dedicated Landcare volunteers. Minister Ludwig said volunteers contribute significantly to changing the face of Australia's rural and urban landscapes, by protecting and restoring the environment and our natural resources. The Landcare initiative is a great example of communities working together and the spirit of volunteering, Minister Ludwig said. 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