POLITICS & POLICY

PM Gillard’s Plunging Poll Numbers Stir Labour Party Leadership

Economic contractions in recent months, controversial tax proposals and a rebuff from the Australian High Court on her government’s immigration policy proved damaging on the popularity of Prime Minister Julia Gillard, whose support from the public steadily dwindled according to a latest newspaper poll.

Survey Shows Australians Favor 30% Minerals Resource Rent Tax

An online survey released Monday found that 46 percent of Australians favor the government planned 30 per cent minerals resource rent tax (MMRT). The survey by Essential Research said 34 per cent are against the MMRT, reported the Herald Sun.

PM Gillard, Abbott to Collaborate on Migration Issues

Opposition Leader Tony Abbott is confident that the country’s Migration Act would be far more effective through introduction of amendments that would legally allow the processing of asylum seekers by use of a well-defined partnership from a foreign country.
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SABMiller Puts Doubt on Foster’s Financial Results

Giant global beverage company SABMiller scored Foster’s Group on Friday as it claimed that the Australian brewer utilised questionable information on its latest financial figures to likely thwart the takeover proposal lodged by the UK-based firm.

Telstra CEO Believes ACCC Will Eventually Favour its SSU

Telstra Corporation is far from being alarmed over the assessment issued this week by the country’s consumer watchdog, stating that the present form of its structural separation undertaking (SSU) leaves more room for improvements.

Gillard, Determined to Remain Prime Minister

Responding to reports of disenchantment inside Labor about her leadership in the wake of a High Court decision scuttling the government's asylum-seeker swap deal with Malaysia, Ms Gillard is remaining steadfast in the face of criticism.

PM Gillard Dismisses Threats to Her Position

Prime Minister Julia Gillard downplayed suggestions that her government is on its way out and her predecessor Kevin Rudd is positioning to reclaim the seat he had lost to Ms Gillard last year.

All Charges Dropped Against Detroit Mom Maryanne Godboldo

All charges have been dropped against Detroit mom Maryanne Godboldo, the woman who was SWAT team raided when Child Protective Services attempted to kidnap her daughter because Maryanne refused to "treat" her with psychiatric medications.

Bongs to be Banned in Victoria

The sale of bongs will be banned in Victoria next year as the State Government enacts news laws about cannabis use across the state.

Govt to Put Caps on Payday Lending Charges

The Commonwealth Government announced today it would reform the payday lending market, to help Australians who are financially excluded from mainstream financial services and struggle to live on their current incomes.

Climate Laws will Supercharge Solar, says AuSES

A not-for-profit national organisation dedicated to promoting the use of solar energy in Australia today called for all components of the Clean Energy Future package to be passed into law by the end of 2011.

RBA Chief Admits Prevailing Global and Domestic Turbulence

The gloomy state of global economy appears to be easing down on Australia’s inflation figures, according to Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) governor Glenn Steven, but he warned that upheavals are still ahead and they can significantly upset the domestic economy.

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