Hon Robert McClelland MP. Commonwealth Attorney-General, Robert McClelland and Queensland Minister for Emergency Services, Neil Roberts, today announced a joint implementation plan for disaster resilience initiatives in Queensland in 2010-11. 'This is an excellent example of cooperation between Governments and is part of the joint $44 million investment over four years for natural disaster resilience funding for local communities,' Mr Roberts said.

Hon Robert McClelland MP. South Australia Minister for Emergency Services. Commonwealth Attorney-General, Robert McClelland and South Australian Minister for Emergency Services, Michael Wright, today announced a $4 million joint implementation plan for disaster resilience initiatives in South Australia in 2010-11.

The Holey Dollar and Dump are the only Australian coins which have had their `legal tender' status removed, or been `demonetised'. In a world first, funding for an apprenticeship program in the minting industry was announced at the conclusion of the recent 2010 Mint Directors Conference. 'This program is a first of its kind in the minting industry.

Australian Antarctic Division Sea Bird Ecologist Dr Barbara Wienecke is working with Melbourne Aquarium's staff and colony of Gentoo penguins, to trial a data-logging leg band which will help the long-term monitoring of their Adelie cousins in Antarctica. Melbourne Aquarium Gentoo penguins Roxy, Crumpet, Mushroom, Aroha, Herbie, Woody and Indi will be fitted with the 1.5g leg bands, with Aquarium keepers watching on to make sure they do not interfere with the penguins' daily activities. 'It is a great advantage to have an opportunity to test a new method before going into the field where this kind of monitoring is not possible,' said Dr Wienecke.

Australia's new Station Leaders are preparing to go south to take up their positions at Mawson, Davis and Casey stations, and on Macquarie Island. I come from Brisbane and I originally qualified as a vet and have spent most of my career in more of a scientific profession as a microbiologist and parasitologist. So I am really looking forward to that.

When the best hockey players in the Commonwealth battle for glory in Delhi, they'll be playing on an Australian designed and manufactured pitch. Business Club Australia (BCA) is the Australian Government's official business networking program at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi. The introduction of Australian suppliers to international games and events has been a joint effort of Austrade, Industry Capability Network (ICN) and the Australian International Sporting Events Secretariat (AISES).

On Friday, I will be attending the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group in Washington DC. Global economic engagement is as important to our recovery as it was to beating the global recession itself. Australia will also continue to support reforms to the IMF to ensure that it reflects the changing nature of the global economy and it has the capacity to support countries when they need it.

A village close to the world heritage site of Elephanta Caves in India will for the first time have reliable light after sundown thanks to unique, solar-powered technology invented by Sydney-based company Solar-Gem Pty Ltd. The Elephanta Island trial is the result of a joint Austrade Australia-India effort. Business Club Australia is the Australian Government's official business networking program at the Commonwealth Games.

Australia's total Funds Under Management (FUM) stood at A$1,702 billion in the June 2010 quarter, representing a CAGR of 11.4 per cent since 1995. can also be downloaded.

`This is a timely opportunity to scope the market', says Fenn Gordon, Director of Market Development for the Australia Council. Currently APAM is funded by the Australian Government through the Australia Council in partnership with the South Australian Government through Arts SA. Ms Gordon says the scoping study will form the basis to explore forward options following the 2012 Australian Performing Arts Market.

Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today announced a joint implementation plan for disaster resilience initiatives in Western Australia in 2010-11. 'This is an excellent example of cooperation between Governments to ensure Western Australia is adequately prepared for the range of natural disaster risks.'. Further information on the Natural Disaster Resilience Program can be found at.

Five more Australian Federal Police firearm and explosive detection dog teams will soon be patrolling Australia's airports, after graduating from a rigorous training course today. Today's five graduating teams are the first of 17 new teams to be operating in Australian airports by mid next year. The $17.8 million boost for the AFP's firearm and explosive detection dog teams is part of a $200 million package for aviation security initiatives.

The Australian Communications and Media Authority has found that community radio broadcaster 2CHY Coffs Harbour has breached the that requires community broadcasters not to broadcast advertisements. More information about is available on the ACMA website. A copy of the is available on the ACMA website.

The Australian Communication and Media Authority has found that community radio broadcaster 2RRR Ryde breached the that requires community broadcasters not to broadcast advertisements. More information about is available on the ACMA website. A copy of the is available on the ACMA website.

A new information booklet launched this week in Sydney will assist workers from overseas to know about their rights and help reduce the incidence of exploitation. The department is presenting the booklet to union organisers today in western Sydney and to a range of other organisations in the coming weeks. A departmental spokesman said the booklet was targeted at educating both overseas and Australian workers as well as employers and addressed some common misconceptions on work sites.

Internationally acclaimed author, lecturer and screenwriter is coming to Australia in November to conduct his renowned seminar Mastering the Craft of Screenwriting on the art and craft of visual storytelling. 'In collaboration with Screen NSW's Aurora Program, Screen Australia is thrilled to be sponsoring Mr Field's first Australian trip and giving Australian filmmakers the opportunity to have access to this brilliant and enlightening man.'. Further details including information on how to register for a space are available on the Screen Australia .

The Minister for Jobs, Senator Chris Evans, welcomed the creation of 49,500 jobs in September, the strongest monthly employment growth since January this year and more than double median market expectations. This is another very strong result which underlines sustained jobs growth in our economy, Senator Evans said. Senator Evans said Australia's unemployment rate is around half that of major economies such as the United States and Europe where the jobless rate is around ten per cent.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued a draft determination proposing to deny authorisation for an exclusive pilotage services agreement at the Port of Brisbane. 'The ACCC considers that the exclusive agreement will remove any potential competition to supply pilotage services at the Port of Brisbane by preventing other providers from entering that market,' ACCC chairman Graeme Samuel said. The ACCC's draft determination will be available from the ACCC website.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission today granted conditional authorisation for a pro-forma liquor accord arrangement in Queensland for three years. 'The ACCC considers that the measures proposed are likely to assist in efforts to reduce violence and other alcohol-related harms in and around drinking venues in Queensland,' ACCC chairman Graeme Samuel said. The ACCC considers the restrictions in the pro-forma accord arrangement are likely to have some effect on price and consumer choice.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission today began consultation on GrainCorp's proposed wheat port access arrangements for October 2011 to September 2014. The ACCC accepted an access undertaking from GrainCorp on 29 September 2009 for two years until 30 September 2011. An ACCC issues paper and GrainCorp's proposed undertaking and supporting submission will be available on the ACCC website.

A 58-year-old Cairns man will appear in Cairns Magistrates Court today charged with possessing child abuse material.. Following a referral from Interpol, Australian Federal Police officers executed a search warrant on the man's residence on 7 October 2010, where officers found a quantity of child abuse images and videos. Use of the phrase child pornography' actually benefits child sex abusers:.

Snowdon turns first sod for new Darwin suburb. It's great that Defence Housing Australia has focused on ensuring the housing will be high quality and well suited to the local conditions. The primary function of Defence Housing Australia is to supply housing and related services to Defence members and their families in line with Defence operational requirements.