Using data from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research on Australian Apprentices in training, we can see how the numbers of Apprenticeship start ups has changed over the years. A big increase during the Liberal government 1996-2007, … Read the rest
The Australian 2010 Federal Election was held on 21st August 2010, just 2 years and 9 months after the last Federal election.
The population of Australia at the time of this election is estimated to be: 22,467,101
The number of Australians enrolled to vote in … Read the rest
As it is election time again, and we see all the people out and about placing their votes, the cost of this entire process pops into my mind.
How much will this 2010 Election cost us this year ?
The cost of the … Read the rest
The normal duration of an Australian Federal Government is about three years, although often some people talk about wanting to extend it to a longer period.
Currently a government MUST call an Election within 3 years 20 weeks and 4 days after the last election. This period has been calculated … Read the rest
For those considering voting Green in the 2010 Federal Election, you can see the Australian Greens policies at: http://greens.org.au/policies
Checking the Economics policies, these are a selection of them:
Increase the company tax rate to 33%
Abolishing the 30% Private Health Insurance Rebate in order to increase funding for public … Read the rest
Will the treasurers have a public debate ?
24 Mar 2010 … “I have challenged Wayne Swan to debate the last 12 months. He refuses to debate me on the economy,” Mr Hockey said.
“I say again, I am happy to debate the treasurer anywhere, anytime.”
Source: smh.com.au
21 Jul … Read the rest
The Galaxy polling company will select about 200 undecided voters to put questions to both the Prime Minister and Tony Abbott on their policies and visions for the country.
The forum will be televised live around the nation by Sky News from 6pm Monday 9th August 2010
At the time of the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), one of the government plans to help to keep Australia working was the now infamous School Halls Building Project, a part of the Building the Education Revolution (BER).
This was conceived to build school halls quickly for … Read the rest
In the 2007 Federal Parliament Election, held on 24th November 2007, John Howard lost his Bennelong seat to the ALP’s Maxine McKew.
The primary vote in 2007 was:
| Votes | Name | Party | 39,551 | John Howard | LIB | 39,408 | Maxine McKew | ALP | 4,811 | Lindsay Peters | GRN | 1,119 | Robyn Peebles | CDP | 610 | Peter Lloyd |
First proposed in 1895, yes, 115 years ago, the railway line extension to Redcliffe is being proposed yet again.
In the 1980’s, the land was actually purchased for this railway line, by the national party under the leadership of Joe Bjelke-Petersen. This land is still owned by the Queensland State.… Read the rest
