Monday, February 19, 2007

Long-term strategy to tackle teacher supply and demand
Source: Western Australia. Minister for Education and Training. Media Release
"The Carpenter Government has established a high level taskforce to tackle long-term teacher supply and demand issues in Western Australia. Announcing the new initiative , Education and Training Minister Mark McGowan said it was important that there was a long-term, strategic approach to dealing with teacher attraction and retention."

New laws to put on the red light
Source: Western Australia. Attorney General. Media Release
"Brothels in Western Australia will be able to operate legally under proposed new laws to be introduced into State Parliament this year."

Planning the Future of the Logistics Industry
Source: Australia. Minister for Transport and Regional Services. Media Release
"The Government will provide the Australian Logistics Council, ALC, with $1.6 million over the next four years ($400,000 per year) to develop and lead a new strategy for the Australian transport and logistics industry."

Industry Engaged in Implementing Detail of $10 Bn Water Plan
Source: Australia. Minister for Transport and Regional Services. Media Release
"Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of The Nationals Mark Vaile said the Australian Government had agreed to continue to engage with the irrigation industry and draw on its significant expertise in the development and implementation of the $10 billion National Plan for Water Security."

New Charter Sets Sustainable Course for Developers
Source: Victoria. Minister for Major Projects. Media Release
"VicUrban’s pilot Sustainability Charter was launched by the Minister for Major Projects, Theo Theophanous, who said it will help developers to create more environmentally sustainable and prosperous communities in Victoria. The Charter sets out a commercial framework with practical criteria to guide design and help developers assess and report on the sustainability of their projects. "

Brumby Announces Grant to Establish Food Cluster
Source: Victoria. Minister for Regional and Rural Development. Media Release
"Minister for Regional and Rural Development John Brumby announced a $50,000 grant to establish a food cluster in north-east Victoria as part of a Bracks Government commitment to ensuring the region capitalises on industry strengths."

New scheme to train more SA doctors
Source: South Australia. Minister for Health. Media Release
"More local students will be able to study medicine in Adelaide under an innovative Rann Government program aimed at expanding South Australia’s medical workforce."

New Trade Schools
Source: Australian Labour Party. New South Wales. Media Release
"Premier Morris Iemma has announced an $18 million plan to create 10 new Trade Schools so students can start apprenticeships while at school."

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