Standard Business Reporting
Source: Australia. Treasurer. Media Release
"The Treasurer announced a new initiative to provide a significant and sustained reduction in business to government reporting burden. This will build upon the business measures announced by the Commonwealth in response to the Banks Report, to increase the scope for innovation, enhance entrepreneurial drive and increase productivity."

Exercise becomes a Multi-Fun Task for Students
Source: Victoria. Minister for Skills and Education Services. Media Release
"Education Services Minister Jacinta Allan launched a program aimed, at keeping students entertained, while also keeping them healthy. Ms Allan visited the Port Phillip Specialist School to launch the Ride for Health program through which all special schools in Victoria receive two GameBikes – exercise bikes with video game consoles."

Moves to Make Weapons Penalties Tougher
Source: Victoria. Minister for Police and Emergency Services. Media Release
"People caught carrying prohibited and controlled weapons will face tougher penalties under new legislation introduced in to State Parliament this week. Police & Emergency Services Minister, Bob Cameron, said the legislation was being introduced as part of a Bracks Government election commitment to double existing weapons penalties."

State Government to consult on non-mains water use
Source: SA. Minister for Environment and Conservation. Media Release
"The state government is considering an extension of the current statewide water conservation measures to non-mains water resources early in the new year following a period of targeted public consultation. Environment and Conservation Minister, Gail Gago said the current restrictions applied to mains water users only, which could lead to a perception that not all water users are being treated equally."