Black Money Bill clears parliament

Black Money Bill clears parliament

Parliament on Wednesday approved the Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets Bill providing for heavy penalties for stashing black money away in foreign accounts with the Rajya Sabha passing the measure, two days after the Lok Sabha had done so. Moving what is called the Black Money Bill for acceptance by the upper house, Finance Minister […]

Additional disaster assistance for storm affected communities in New South Wales

Additional disaster assistance for storm affected communities in New South Wales

Minister for Justice Michael Keenan and NSW Minister for Emergency Services David Elliott today announced additional disaster assistance for communities affected by the recent storms and flood. Assistance is being extended to the local government areas of Gloucester, Hawkesbury, Ku-ring-gai, Mosman and Waverley through the jointly‑funded Commonwealth-State Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA). ‘As […]

$680,000 FOR PROJECTS TO BENEFIT ARTISTS WITH DISABILITIES IN NSW

$680,000 FOR PROJECTS TO BENEFIT ARTISTS WITH DISABILITIES IN NSW

Art organisations across the State have received funding injections of up to $60,000 for projects that involve people with disabilities in professional arts and cultural activities, NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for the Arts Troy Grant announced today.   “These projects will improve social inclusion for people with disabilities, including artists, through opportunities to develop […]

BOOST FOR FAMILY VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES

BOOST FOR FAMILY VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES

The Andrews Labor Government is taking more action to boost family violence support services and protect victims through an $81.3 million package in the 2015-16 Victorian Budget. The package includes funding for the Royal Commission into Family Violence to continue its investigation of our national emergency. The Royal Commission will report back to the community […]

ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE FOLLOWING NSW STORMS

ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE FOLLOWING NSW STORMS

C ommonwealth Minister for Justice Michael Keenan and NSW Minister for Emergency Services David Elliott today announced additional disaster assistance for NSW communities affected by the recent storms and floods.   Assistance is being extended to the local government areas of Gloucester, Hawkesbury, Ku-ring-gai, Mosman and Waverley through the jointly‑funded Commonwealth-State Natural Disaster Relief and […]

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