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DISTRESS BEACONS SAVE LIVES!
With the holiday season underway, it is timely to remind you that if you are venturing into remote waters, or participating in recreational activities on the water, you must carry a distress beacon. To ensure your life and the lives of your family are safe during recreational activities this summer, it is essential to upgrade to a 406 MHz distress beacon immediately. If you continue to rely upon a 121.5 MHz analogue beacon in a distress situation after 1 February 2009 - rescue authorities may never hear you.
Categories: Australian Policy
EXTRA LANES ON BRUCE HIGHWAY IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS
The Hon Anthony Albanese MP. Queensland Minister for Main Roads. Construction of three overtaking lanes on the highway north of Townsville was completed in September.
Categories: Australian Policy
Double Dose of Relief For M1 Congestion at Mudgeeraba
Premier Anna Bligh today announced funding approval for two congestion-busting, job-creating projects for the Pacific Motorway. Sections of the M1 to be widened include:. 'Easing congestion on the M1 is a big step forward for this region, and improvements to the interchange will help improve driver safety.
Categories: Australian Policy
COASTAL PILOTAGE REVIEW RECOMMENDS TOUGHER SAFETY RULES
A review of coastal pilotage services in the Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef has recommended measures that will better protect these environmentally sensitive waters, including tougher rules for pilots and improved navigational services. This requirement has operated for the northern Inner Route of the Great Barrier Reef since 1993 and for the Torres Strait since 2006. At present, only ships with a maximum draft of 12.2 metres are allowed to traverse the Torres Strait. By adopting an under keel clearance system, ships with a larger draft (i.e.
Categories: Australian Policy
NEW C.E.O. FOR THE CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
Today I announce the appointment of Mr John McCormick as the new Director of Aviation Safety and Chief Executive Officer of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. Mr McCormick will take up his responsibilities at an exciting time for the nation's civil aviation industry. Master of Aviation Management, 2003.
Categories: Australian Policy
NEW AVIATION TECHNICAL TRAINING PROGRAM TARGETS RURAL AND REGIONAL AUSTRALIANS
A $2.8 million facility will be established to train the highly skilled workers necessary for maintaining Australia's state-of-the-art air traffic control equipment. The funding will see the establishment of a trade specific curriculum and training facility at Wagga Wagga in regional NSW. Through a strategic partnership between Airservices Australia, Wagga Wagga City Council, the Regional Development Board and the Riverina TAFE, between 18 and 36 students a year over five years will be recruited and trained in electronics.
Categories: Australian Policy
BETTER AND MORE TIMELY INFORMATION FOR LOCAL AIRPORT COMMUNITIES
Residents living around the nation's busiest airports can now see in near 'real time' the exact location of inbound and outbound flights as well as the noise being emitted by those aircraft. In 'Live' mode, residents can view current operations (delayed by 40 minutes for security reasons) within the vicinity of the airport while replay mode provides flight information and noise readings for the previous week. The information on the state of the art website is sourced from the air traffic control radars displaying movements within 55 kilometres of the airport and up to a height of 3,000 metres. The project also involved the introduction of more portable noise monitors and the replacement of more than forty existing noise monitors.
Categories: Australian Policy
PACIFIC HIGHWAY SAFETY WORK AT SHARK CREEK NOW COMPLETE
The Hon Anthony Albanese MP. NSW Minister for Roads. 'The project included minor road realignment and the widening of the eastern shoulders of the road to improve safety for road users,' Mr Albanese said.
Categories: Australian Policy
GOVERNMENT REDUCES REGULATION FOR MARINE ENGINEERS
The Hon Anthony Albanese MP. Australian Minister for the Environment,. While it is essential that no refrigerant is emitted to the atmosphere, it is also important to consider the burden of regulation for businesses.
Categories: Australian Policy
NEW REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN COMMONWEALTH AND NSW GOVERNMENTS TO DRIVE JOBS GROWTH
The Hon Gary Gray AO MP. Minister for Regional Development. Mr Costa said the new NSW Regional Development Australia organisations will come into effect from 1 January 2009.
Categories: Australian Policy
QANTAS
The Australian Government believes in an Australian-based and majority Australian-owned Qantas. Qantas has publicly stated that it is 'exploring a potential merger with British Airways PLC via a dual-listed company structure'. Qantas must remain Australian based and majority Australian owned - that will not change.
Categories: Australian Policy
PLANS TO SECURE AUSTRALIA'S AVIATION FUTURE
New measures to preserve public confidence in the safety and reliability of air travel are at the heart of the Aviation Green Paper which I've released today. The Green Paper is the next step towards a comprehensive, long term plan for an industry which underpins economic growth, supports more than half a million jobs and contributes $6.4 billion to the national economy. Almost a century after the birth of the Australian aviation industry, the Rudd Labor Government is bringing together all aspects of aviation policy into a single statement.
Categories: Australian Policy
BRINGING TOGETHER MILITARY AND CIVILIAN MARINERS
The Hon Anthony Albanese MP. Minister for Infrastructure, Transport,. Minister for Defence Science and Personnel.
Categories: Australian Policy
ANOTHER RECORD YEAR FOR THE AUSTRALIAN AVIATION INDUSTRY
Despite tougher global economic conditions the popularity of air travel continues to grow, with more people than ever before flying domestically as well as into and out of Australia. During 2007/08, an extra 1.1 million passengers flew into and out of Australia while an additional 3.4 million passengers caught domestic flights. All up, 23.3 million international and 49.3 million domestic passengers passed through the nation's airports last financial year.
Categories: Australian Policy
STRENGTHENING AUSTRALIA'S TRANSPORT SECURITY
Today the Australian Parliament passed legislation which further strengthens security across the Australia's maritime and aviation sectors. The new measures amend the Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003 and the Aviation Transport Security Act 2004. Australia's maritime and aviation industries are critical to Australia's economic prosperity.
Categories: Australian Policy
OFFICIAL OPENING OF NEWCASTLE'S MARITIME CENTRE
Today I had the pleasure of officially opening Newcastle's new Maritime Centre - the culmination of years of tireless effort from many within the local community. Located in a refurbished heritage-listed building at Lee Wharf in the Honeysuckle Development area, the Maritime Centre will become a significant heritage and tourism asset for the City of Newcastle and the Hunter region, as well as a base of excellence in maritime education and research. I congratulate the local community for working together and would like to acknowledge the financial support provided by the Newcastle Maritime Museum Society, Newcastle Port Corporation, Hunter Water and Newcastle City Council, as well as in-kind contributions from local businesses and institutions.
Categories: Australian Policy
NORTHERN AUSTRALIA RECEIVES $20 MILLION FOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMS
Parliamentary Secretary Gary Gray has welcomed more than $20 million allocated to local councils across Northern Australia as part of a $300 million program aimed at building local community infrastructure. The $300 million Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program (RLCIP) was announced at the inaugural meeting of the Australian Council of Local Government held in Canberra this week. Mr Gray joined mayors, shires presidents and local government representatives from Australia's 565 local council areas at the meeting.
Categories: Australian Policy
RUDD GOVERNMENT SETS NEW DIRECTIONS FOR NORTHERN AUSTRALIA TASKFORCE
The Australian Government's Northern Australia Land and Water Taskforce has set new directions to explore the potential for sustainable economic development in northern Australia. 'The Rudd Government has now set a new positive direction for the group with an emphasis on sustainable economic development and diversification,' Mr Gray said. Mr Gray agreed that the foundations laid by the 2007 Taskforce will be an integral part of the work now ahead of the new Taskforce as it looks to the future of Northern Australia.
Categories: Australian Policy
LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO RECEIVE $300 MILLION FOR REGIONAL AND LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE
The Rudd Labor Government today announced a $300 million program to build local community infrastructure in all of Australia's 565 local council areas. This $300 million Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program (RLCIP) will boost local economic development and support jobs in communities around the country. This is a significant opportunity for local councils to rise to the challenge and address local infrastructure needs.
Categories: Australian Policy
FEDERAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT WORKING TOGETHER TO DELIVER RESULTS FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY
This week's Australian Council of Local Government will be an excellent opportunity for local government and the Australian Government to forge a new dialogue and work together. 'It is about the Australian Government working in partnership with local government to benefit local communities and find local solutions. 'I will be attending the Australian Council of Local Government in the spirit of cooperation.
Categories: Australian Policy
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