Outgoing Australian Democrats Leader Predicts New Party Amidst Double Dissolution
June 24, 2008
In the 2007 Australian Federal election, the Australian Democrats party lost the last of its Senate seats, and as of June 30 will no longer be represented in parliament. However, its leader, Lyn Allison, has confirmed talks with other small political parties such as the Climate Change Coalition with the aim of forming a new political entity. Read more
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Air Safety Group Says Airport Was Operating Illegally Without License When Garuda Indonesia Flight 200 Crashed
June 23, 2008
An Australian air safety group claims that Yogyakarta International Airport was operating illegally with no license when Garuda Indonesia Flight 200, a Boeing 737, crashed at the airport, killing 16 Indonesians and five Australians. Read more
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Government to Continue With Controversial Intervention to Help Australia’s Aborigines
June 22, 2008
Australia’s Labor government has promised to maintain a controversial policy aimed at protecting Aboriginal children in remote settlements, a year after police and troops were sent into indigenous camps. Aborigines have demonstrated against what they’ve described as “racist” policies. Community leaders have threatened to close Uluru, one of Australia’s most popular tourist destinations, in protest. From Sydney, Phil Mercer reports. Read more
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Grants to Help Refugees with Australia’s Citizenship Test
June 21, 2008
The Australian Government will provide $3.4 million in grants to help refugees and other people who require special assistance prepare for the Australian citizenship test, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans, announced during Refugee Week. Read more
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Steroid Smuggling Costs Australian Man $11,000
June 21, 2008
A 56-year-old Kuranda man has been ordered to pay $11 000 for importing steroids following a Customs investigation. Naturopath David Stanton Highman was found guilty in the Cairns Magistrates Court of importing prohibited goods under section 233B(1)b of the Customs Act 1901 and possession of prohibited goods contrary to s233(1)d of the Customs Act 1901. Read more
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Beijing Draws Largest Ever Australian Business Delegation to Overseas Games
June 21, 2008
In a major push to leverage an international sporting event, Austrade’s Business Club Australia has brought together government, corporations, industry associations and small and medium enterprises to present a united Australian business front during the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Read more
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