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Thursday, 10 May 2018
The PM discussed MPs' citizenship, political issues, the Budget and the Malaysian election on AM. [Full Text]
The PM and Treasurer Morrison discussed the Budget and MPs' citizenship at a doorstop. [Full Text]
Minister Cormann discussed the Budget and MPs citizenship at a doorstop. [Full Text]
Minister Birmingham discussed the Mayo byelection on ABC Adelaide. [Full Text]
Shadow Minister Albanese discussed by-elections, political issues, MPs' citizenship and Budget policy on Sky. [Full Text]
Shadow Minister Wong discussed the Budget, MPs' citizenship, aid funding and the Malaysian election on RN. [Full Text]
Shadow Minister Plibersek discussed the Budget and MPs' citizenship at a doorstop. [Full Text]
The Parliamentary Library issued 'Five leave the Parliament'. [Full Text]
Treasurer Morrison was interviewed on Triple J. [Full Text]
Shadow Minister Leigh was interviewed on 2GB. [Full Text]
The Parliamentary Library issued 'Budget concepts-appropriations and the power of the Senate: a quick guide'. [Full Text]
The Parliamentary Library issued 'Budget Concepts-Advance to the Finance Minister: a quick guide'. [Full Text]
BUDGET / AGRICULTURE / TRADE
Minister Littleproud said the Budget delivered $51.3m to grow exports. [Full Text]
Minister Canavan said the Budget added $3.3b to funds dedicated to projects in the north. [Full Text]
Minister Hunt was interviewed on 5AA. [Full Text]
Minister Hunt was interviewed on 2GB. [Full Text]
Minister McKenzie issued information on rural health policy. [Full Text]
The Go8 welcomed Medical Research Future Fund announcements. [Full Text]
BUDGET / HEALTH / INDIGENOUS
NACCHO welcomed a new needs based funding formula for the Indigenous Australians' Health Program. [Full Text]
BUDGET / INDIGENOUS / PUBLIC SERVICE / REGIONAL
ORIC will move 10 Canberra-based positions to Darwin by June 2019. [Full Text]
Minister Fletcher said the Budget committed $5.2b to new major projects in Queensland. [Full Text]
Shadow Minister Plibersek issued a Women's Budget Statement. [Full Text]
BUDGET / FINANCE / JUSTICE / PUBLIC SERVICE
Greens Senator Whish-Wilson called on the Government to explain why they are cutting funding to ASIC and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. [Full Text]
Independent MP McGowan issued a Budget commentary. [Full Text]
The Grattan said modelling of the Personal Income Tax Plan highlights cuts to taxes for high-income earners. [Full Text]
The Lowy issued 'Economic diplomacy brief: the first Indo-Pacific budget is really all about China'. [Full Text]
AID / FOREIGN / FLIGHT MH17
Minister Bishop discussed aid funding, Pacific policy, China relations, the South China Sea and Flight MH17 on ABC24. [Full Text]
FOREIGN / TRADE / PUBLIC SERVICE
Ministers Bishop and Ciobo announced the appointment of Ian Halliday as Consul-General and Senior Trade Commissioner in Dubai. [Full Text]
The ACCI welcomed the Government's response to China's draft cyber supervision laws. [Full Text]
The Lowy issued 'Women's participation and preferential voting in PNG elections'. [Full Text]
ASPI issued 'Human rights and the fate of the liberal order'. [Full Text]
ASPI issued a national security wrap. [Full Text]
The Academy of Science said five Academy Fellows and one Corresponding Member have been elected to the Royal Society of London. [Full Text]
HOME AFFAIRS / JUSTICE / PUBLIC SERVICE
Minister Dutton announced the transfer of ASIO into his portfolio. [Full Text]
Minister Ciobo announced marketing tools to drive investment in regional Australia. [Full Text]
FOI / INDIGENOUS / HERITAGE / TOURISM
DEE issued documents regarding the Uluru climb (45Mb on Dropbox, click to view). [Full Text]
Minister Chester said a service in Canberra on Sunday will commemorate the 50th anniversary of Australia's most protracted and costly battles of the Vietnam War. [Full Text]
Defence issued its response to a request for a report detailing WW2, Vietnam War and Korean War files that have been recommended for exemption on national security grounds. [Full Text]
Defence issued the released document. [Full Text]
ASPI issued 'Sovereignty and self-reliance: the new Defence Industrial Capability Plan'. [Full Text]
Shadow Minister Fitzgibbon said Minister Littleproud conceded that a live sheep trade transition is possible. [Full Text]
Greens Senator Rhiannon foreshadowed a Bill to transition away from the live sheep trade. [Full Text]
FOI / AGRICULTURE / TRADE
DAWR issued information regarding a voyage from Fremantle to Middle East ports in late 2017. [Full Text]
DAWR issued information regarding a voyage from Fremantle to Middle East ports in September/October 2017. [Full Text]
WATER / AGRICULTURE / ENVIRONMENT
Greens Senator Hanson-Young said the Government is rushing further cuts to the river through Parliament. [Full Text]
The MDBA welcomed Parliament's support for changes to the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. [Full Text]
FOI / ENVIRONMENT / FISHERIES / RESOURCES
DEE issued information on changes to Marine Park zoning between draft and final management plans. [Full Text]
Shadow Minister O'Connor said Labor has amended the Migration Amendment (Skilling Australians Fund) Bill 2017 to ensure local workers are given the first shot at local jobs. [Full Text]
The AMA issued its submission to the Private Health Ministerial Advisory Committee's draft clinical definitions and MBS item mapping. [Full Text]
The NHPOPC issued its April complaints report. [Full Text]
The TGA invited comments on the use of a claimer for efficacy assessed non-prescription medicines. [Full Text]
The TGA issued guidance is for sponsors of inhalation and nasal spray registered medicines. [Full Text]
The TGA will host a webinar on advertising reforms on 23/5. [Full Text]
CLIMATE / INNOVATION / FINANCE
The Minerals Council welcomed a Senate committee report on the Clean Energy Finance Corporation Amendment (Carbon Capture and Storage) Bill 2017 (see First Edition). [Full Text]
DET issued a table showing the funding increase for schools from 2017-2018 and from 2018-2027 (12Mb on Dropbox, click to view). [Full Text]
ACECQA issued its Q1 2018 Snapshot. [Full Text]
The ACCC welcomed an Open Banking general data right and $20m in the Budget over four years to oversee its implementation. [Full Text]
The AEMC invited submissions on a rule change request that would make the AER responsible for calculating values of customer reliability. [Full Text]
The AEMC invited submissions on a rule change request that would require large electricity generators to provide at least three years' notice before closing. [Full Text]
The AER invited submissions to a discussion paper addressing return on debt issues. [Full Text]
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Second Edition from the Canberra Press Gallery
Treasurer Morrison addressed the National Press Club. [Full Text]
A transcript is online of the Treasurer's Q&A. [Full Text]
Treasurer Morrison was interviewed on 5AA. [Full Text]
Minister Cormann discussed the Budget in several interviews. [Full Text]
Minister Cormann said Bill Shorten needs to get serious about building a stronger economy. [Full Text]
Shadow Minister Albanese said the Budget is a missed opportunity for tourism. [Full Text]
The ACCC gave conditional approval for an agreement between the Port of Brisbane and Carnival to develop a cruise terminal. [Full Text]
Shadow Minister Butler said after drawing $2b for new investment in 2017/18 the Clean Energy Finance Corporation is only drawing $530m in 2018/19. [Full Text]
BUDGET / RESEARCH / INDUSTRY / TAX
Shadow Minister Carr said the Budget is a mirage when it comes to investment in science, research and innovation. [Full Text]
The CRCA issued information on CRC funding and R&D tax incentive measures in the Budget. [Full Text]
BUDGET / MEDIA / PUBLIC SERVICE
Greens Senator Hanson-Young said the Budget is the latest episode in the Government's assault on the ABC. [Full Text]
Greens Senator Rhiannon said the Budget contained no measures to improve housing affordability or security. [Full Text]
Treasurer Morrison issued the Government's response to the Open Banking Review. [Full Text]
The ABA welcomed that response. [Full Text]
WATER / AGRICULTURE / ENVIRONMENT
Minister Littleproud said the Senate voted to deliver the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. [Full Text]
Shadow Minister Burke said that vote guarantees the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. [Full Text]
Shadow Minister Fitzgibbon welcomed an RSPCA briefing on the live sheep export trade. [Full Text]
DEFENCE / JUSTICE / CYBERSECURITY
Minister Bishop addressed the 2018 Safeguarding Australia National Security Summit. [Full Text]
PM&C issued a briefing on ballistic missile defence. [Full Text]
Minister Hunt discussed MPs' citizenship and health funding on 6PR. [Full Text]
Bill Shorten and Shadow Minister Burke discussed MPs citizenship and the Budget at a doorstop. [Full Text]
Shadow Minister Wong discussed Budget and tax policy, MPs' citizenship and the Malaysian election at a doorstop. [Full Text]
Shadow Minister Plibersek discussed MPs' citizenship and Budget and aged care policy on AM. [Full Text]
Shadow AG Dreyfus discussed MPs' citizenship, the Budget and the Finance RC on ABC Melbourne. [Full Text]
Shadow Minister Chalmers discussed MPs' citizenship and Budget and tax policy on Sky. [Full Text]
Mr Chalmers discussed the Budget, social services and tampon tax policy and MPs' citizenship on Buzzfeed. [Full Text]
Shadow Minister Leigh discussed MPs' citizenship and Budget and tax policy on Miranda Devine Live. [Full Text]
PM&C issued a briefing for a meeting with Tasmanian officials on 17/6/17. [Full Text]
Minister Canavan said the latest Northern Australian Geochemical Survey identifies potential copper deposits on the Queensland NT border. [Full Text]
Minister Tehan introduced legislation to create the National Redress Scheme for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse. [Full Text]
The ABS issued 'Federal Defendants, Australia, 2016-17'. [Full Text]
Ministers Tehan and Keenan welcomed passage of the Family Assistance and Child Support Legislation Amendment (Protecting Children) Bill 2018. [Full Text]
Minister Tudge announced $5m for a Fostering Integration Grants program. [Full Text]
LDP Senator Leyonhjelm welcomed a Senate inquiry into his Removing Commonwealth Restrictions on Cannabis Bill (see First Edition). [Full Text]
PM&C issued correspondence regarding an Effective Practice Guide on Youth Justice. [Full Text]
FOI / JUSTICE / INDIGENOUS
PM&C issued correspondence regarding the Deaths in Custody and NT Juvenile Justice Royal Commissions. [Full Text]
AG Porter signed a Transfer of Sentenced Persons treaty with the UAE. [Full Text]
A Joint committee issued a report from its review of the Security of Overseas Missions. [Full Text]
Shadow Minister Wong said that report raises concerns about the safety of overseas diplomatic posts. [Full Text]
The Lowy issued 'The India-China summit in Wuhan was no reset'. [Full Text]
The Lowy issued 'Malaysia election: coming of age'. [Full Text]
ASPI issued 'US-Iran: the POTUS with the mostest'. [Full Text]
The Lowy issued 'Can Europe salvage the Iran deal?'. [Full Text]
ASPI issued 'Women, peace and security-addressing the gaps and strengthening implementation'. [Full Text]
Minister Wyatt announced $25m for an expansion of remote renal clinics. [Full Text]
FSANZ said mandatory allergen labelling requirements for lupin begin on 26/5. [Full Text]
Minister Taylor and the NSW Minister announced assistance for communities impacted by bushfires. [Full Text]
Minister Prentice announced $1.2m for NT Innovation Grants. [Full Text]
NBNCo issued its Q1 2018 report. [Full Text]
The ACCC issued its Q1 2018 Wholesale Market Indicators Report. [Full Text]
The ABS issued 'Building Approvals, Australia, Mar 2018'. [Full Text]
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