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Australian Treasury The Morrison Government has appointed and reappointed 17 part-time members to the Takeovers Panel, each for a three-year period commencing from 30 April 2021. The Panel is the primary dispute resolution forum during takeover bids. The Panel’s role is to improve the certainty, efficiency and fairness of Australia’s takeovers market by resolving disputes in a fair, timely, consistent, informal and sound manner, and publishing clear, well-developed guidance. Ms Marina Kelma...

VIC Premier The Andrews Labor Government is investing more than $14.5 million in parks and trails across Melbourne, creating jobs and ensuring everyone in the city has access to quality open space. Minister for Energy, the Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio announced the funding today as part of the launch of a bold blueprint for managing Melbourne’s open spaces – the Open Space for Everyone Strategy. Melbourne’s north is set to benefit from six new cycling and walking trai...

Date Time Green pilot light for cheaper, cleaner gas An historic step in greening the South Australian gas network has been given the green light with biogas to be blended into the natural gas network, as part of the 2021-26 determination for the gas network. Consumers will save on their gas bills due to the recent decision of the Australian Energy Regulator that determines the returns that Australian Gas Network can obtain from the network. “This means that along with putting 5% hydrogen fro...

More South Australians are set to gain access to the COVID-19 vaccine, with the opening of the state's first mass vaccination clinic at the Adelaide...

The Morrison Government is moving to increase the transparency and accountability of proxy advice. Proxy advisers provide reports to institutional...

Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security A local businessman who thought he could illegally dump nearly 2000 tyres without being caught was today fined $23,800 plus additional costs of almost $17,000. Paul Angelo McNally pleaded guilty in Darwin Local Court to polluting the environment which resulted in serious environmental harm as well as conducting an activity without an environment protection licence to do so. Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security (DEPWS) director o...

South Australian small and medium businesses are among the most confident in the nation and have reported a significant rise in trading conditions –...

The Chief Health Officer has advised anyone who was in Brisbane International Airport between 9.45am and 12 noon on Thursday 29 April 2021 to monitor...

Date Time Extension of temporary suspension of Norfolk Island Regional Council On 27 April, I signed an order to extend the temporary suspension of the Norfolk Island Regional Council (NIRC) and the appointment of the interim administrator, Mr Michael Colreavy, for a further three months. This has been done in line with the requirements of, and my authority under, the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) (NI). While the NIRC has made progress towards restoring its proper or effective functioning dur...

VIC Premier Victorians support modernising the Animal Welfare Act, with consultation on the Andrews Labor Government reforms showing widespread backing for key proposals that will further strengthen animal welfare provisions. Public and industry feedback was sought on key proposals for a new Act to replace the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986 (the POCTA Act). The proposals aim to improve existing provisions under the POCTA Act and support Victoria’s reputation for high standards of ...