Water reform plan released
Source: Western Australia. Minister for Water Resources. Media Release
"The State Government took a major step toward further securing Western Australia’s water future with the release of far-reaching plans to improve water management. Water Resources Minister John Kobelke released the Blueprint for Water Reform in WA, the Government Response to the Blueprint for Water Reform in WA and WA’s draft National Water Initiative implementation plan."

Land tax thresholds and scales under review
Source: Western Australia. Treasurer. Media Release
"Treasurer Eric Ripper said the State Government was reviewing land tax thresholds and scales as part of the State Tax Review."

WA Government considers overhauling State super scheme
Source: Western Australia. Treasurer. Media Release
"Public sector employees in Western Australia will soon be able to choose their own superannuation fund under a plan being considered by the State Government."

Implementation of $1.5 billion aged care package underway
Source: Australia. Minister for Ageing. Media Release
"The Howard Government is working closely with both providers and recipients of aged care as it moves into the implementation phase of its $1.5 billion Securing the Future of Aged Care for Australians package."

Farmers first to benefit from ‘red tape’ review
Source: Australia. Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Media Release
"Australian farmers will be the first to benefit from a series of new Productivity Commission reviews aimed at cutting the burden of red tape on business. "

Drought assistance for “bigger” small businesses
Source: Australia. Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Media Release
"The Government has extended Exceptional Circumstances (EC) drought assistance to farm-dependent businesses employing up to 100 staff. Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Peter McGauran, said the decision widened the EC eligibility criteria from businesses employing up to 20 staff, to those with up to 100."

Police checks for aged care workers
Source: Australia. Minister for Ageing. Media Release
"Aged care workers and volunteers will be required to undergo police checks from 1 March 2007 to ascertain their suitability to work with frail elderly Australians."

Australia's Transport Security Stronger
Source: Australia. Minister for Transport and Regional Services. Media Release
"The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Transport and Regional Services, Mark Vaile, said that a positive independent assessment of Australia's surface transport security further demonstrates the strength of Australia's overall transport security settings."