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Katter plays hard to get

Created Fri, 3^rd of Sep 2010

Key independent MP Bob Katter says the "jury is still out" on which side of politics he will support to form government, as he continues negotiations over his 20-point wishlist. Mr Katter, one of ... more
Election deadlock forces rural infrastructure delays

Created Fri, 3^rd of Sep 2010

The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) says the Commonwealth's caretaker mode is placing financial strain on councils. Some councils are concerned funding promised under the ... more
Hockey hits back in billion-dollar bust-up

Created Fri, 3^rd of Sep 2010

Opposition Treasury spokesman Joe Hockey has suggested the Coalition was double-crossed by Tasmanian independent Andrew Wilkie over a controversial $1 billion offer to rebuild the Royal Hobart ... more
Wilkie deal will restrict 'right to punt'

Created Fri, 3^rd of Sep 2010

The clubs industry says Prime Minister Julia Gillard has not properly consulted with the sector over plans to put betting limits on poker machines. Ms Gillard won the support of independent ... more
Abbott's 'reckless' offer pushed Wilkie to Labor

Created Thu, 2^nd of Sep 2010

Independent MP Andrew Wilkie has questioned Opposition Leader Tony Abbott's judgement in making a $1 billion offer to rebuild the Royal Hobart Hospital, describing it as "almost reckless". Mr ... more
Rio Tinto banking on Gillard sticking to tax promise

Created Thu, 2^nd of Sep 2010

The head of Rio Tinto's Iron Ore division says he trusts Prime Minister Julia Gillard will stick to her promise of a 30 per cent mining tax despite Labor's deal with the Greens. Yesterday Ms ... more
PM slams Abbott's attempts to win over Wilkie

Created Thu, 2^nd of Sep 2010

Julia Gillard has attacked the Coalition's economic credentials amid revelations Opposition Leader Tony Abbott offered a $1 billion hospital upgrade to help win the support of independent MP Andrew ... more
Wilkie backs Gillard government

Created Thu, 2^nd of Sep 2010

Julia Gillard is one step closer to keeping Labor in power after securing the support of Independent MP Andrew Wilkie to form a minority government. Mr Wilkie says he decided to back Labor after ... more
Department unfazed by senator's taxi bill

Created Thu, 2^nd of Sep 2010

The Federal Department of Finance says a Tasmanian senator's three-hour taxi ride would have cost the same as a Commonwealth fleet car trip. Assistant Treasurer Senator Nick Sherry has come under ... more
Strong GDP shows stimulus can stop: economist

Created Thu, 2^nd of Sep 2010

A leading economist says yesterday's stronger than expected economic growth figures make a reasonable case for stimulus spending to be stopped. The economy grew by 1.2 per cent in the June ... more
Gay marriage, asylum seekers top Bandt's to-do list

Created Wed, 1^st of Sep 2010

New Greens MP Adam Bandt has nominated same-sex marriage and better treatment of asylum seekers as his first priorities when he enters Parliament. Labor today formed an alliance with the Greens ... more
Citizens assembly not dead: Gillard

Created Wed, 1^st of Sep 2010

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has denied her deal with the Greens means she is dumping the contentious citizens assembly on climate change. Ms Gillard today signed a formal alliance with the Greens ... more
Abbott ridicules Labor-Greens alliance

Created Wed, 1^st of Sep 2010

Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has attacked the Greens for not sitting down for serious negotiations with him before doing a deal to support a Labor minority government. Mr Abbott says the deal, ... more
Labor concedes seat of Flynn

Created Wed, 1^st of Sep 2010

Outgoing Labor Member for Flynn in central Queensland Chris Trevor has conceded defeat to the Liberal National Party (LNP) candidate Ken O'Dowd. Mr O'Dowd leads Mr Trevor by more than 4,000 votes. ... more
Another asylum boat found off Christmas Island

Created Wed, 1^st of Sep 2010

The Navy has intercepted a boat carrying 84 asylum seekers and three crew near Christmas Island this morning. Home Affairs Minister Brendan O'Connor says they will be taken to the island for ... more