03 June 2011

What hole was Greg Combet hiding in during the state election campaign if he was unaware the NSW Liberals & Nationals opposed Labors carbon tax, NSW Premier Barry OFarrell asked today. My opposition to Labors carbon tax was crystal clear and for Greg Combet to try and suggest otherwise shows hes either totally incompetent or completely out of touch or both, Mr OFarrell said. I even launched a mobile billboard opposing Labors carbon tax, because I understand the devastating impact it will have on jobs and electricity prices, he said.

03 June 2011

Planning Minister Matthew Guy today joined Anthony Lennon, Director of Peet Limited, to officially open Aston, the first of four new communities to be developed by Peet in Melbournes north. Aston comprises more than 1,700 lots for approximately 4,000 residents within the Craigieburn Precinct Structure Plan, which is located 26 kilometres from Melbournes CBD on Craigieburn Road. The Victorian Coalition Government is committed to releasing adequate land to meet demand as Melbournes population grows and changes, and this development by Peet fits that vision, Mr Guy said. This major residential development has been made possible through a rigorous planning process, led by the Growth Areas Authority in consultation with Hume City Council, landowners and other government agencies.

02 June 2011

02 June 2011

NSW Legislative Council - Questions Without Notice - 1 June 2011

02 June 2011

The Senate Community Affairs Committee tonight heard that more than 20,000 dwellings have been delivered under the Federal Government's housing agenda. Minister for Social Housing and Homelessness Mark Arbib said the Federal Government's $5.6 billion Social Housing Initiative was on track and delivering much-needed homes to vulnerable Australians. "There are 14,200 social houses that have been completed with more than 5,000 currently under construction," Senator Arbib said. These homes will provide accommodation for the elderly, people with disability and those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless."

01 June 2011

NSW Legislative Assembly - Bill Debated - 2 June 2011.

01 June 2011

The NSW Government has again affirmed its commitment to giving local councils a stronger voice in planning decisions. Today the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, Brad Hazzard announced; the Bays Precinct Taskforce will extend its membership to give two local councils a voice. "For the first time, City of Sydney and Leichardt Councils will be represented on the Bays Precinct Taskforce. "This will ensure local communities are engaged in the planning process and major decisions like the White Bay Cruise Ship Passenger Terminal will, in future, involve fair dinkum consultation.

01 June 2011

NSW Legislative Council - Questions Without Notice - 31 May 2011.