Published on March 9, 2010 by Technology Slice
Indonesian President In Australia – Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has arrived in Australia for a three-day visit.
The president will hold talks with Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and various government officials.
Tomorrow he will make an historic address to a joint sitting of the Australian parliament, the first by an Indonesian president.
Border security, counter-terrorism and illegal [...]
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Published on March 4, 2010 by Technology Slice
Kevin Rudd Wants to Reduce Hospital Waiting Lists – KEVIN Rudd has pledged to tackle hospital waiting times with his $50 billion takeover of the nation’s health and hospital system.
The Prime Minister kicked off a media campaign this morning to sell his health reforms, telling the Nine Network it was important to put a maximum [...]
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Published on February 23, 2010 by Technology Slice
Peter Garrett – THE Opposition has accused Peter Garrett and his environment department of a “cover-up” following revelations he was kept in the dark by his department over warnings the home insulation scheme should be delayed for three months because of “extreme risks”.
Mr Garrett yesterday admitted the report on the risks of a rushed rollout, [...]
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Published on February 11, 2010 by Technology Slice
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has condemned the Prime Minister for failing to sack Peter Garrett over the Government’s botched home insulation program.
Mr Abbott moved to censure Kevin Rudd in Parliament today after the Opposition bombarded Mr Garrett with questions over whether he acted adequately on safety concerns.
The insulation can become electrified if installed incorrectly and [...]
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Published on February 9, 2010 by Technology Slice
The federal government has announced it will spend $200 million over four years to boost security at Australian airports.
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said the package of measures would strengthen international and domestic aviation security against emerging threats.
“The Christmas Day attempt showed that no nation can afford to be complacent when it comes to security,” [...]
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