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2008
Government Delivers on Commitment for Tasmanian IslandsThe Government is delivering on its election commitment to extend the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme (TFES) to King Island and Flinders Island for intrastate sea freight.
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2008
Tenders Called for Lower Hunter Transport Needs StudyTenders have been called for a comprehensive study into the transport needs of the Lower Hunter Region.
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2008
New Air Services Arrangements with African CountriesNew air services arrangements with the Republic of South Africa and Kenya will improve access to the African continent for Australian travellers and freight exporters.
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2008
Better Protection for Aircrash Victims, Less Red Tape for BusinessThe Rudd Labor Government has been successful in its efforts to provide better compensation to the families of air crash victims, while also cutting red tape for industry.
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2008
Changes to Domestic Shipping PermitsToday I released revised Ministerial guidelines for granting licences and permits to ships that transport goods interstate between Australian ports.
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2008
Report of the Aviation Regulation Review TaskforceToday I have released the Report of the Aviation Regulation Review Taskforce.
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2008
$45 Million to Make Princes Highway SaferThe Rudd Labor Government will provide $10 million to fix another notorious section of the Princes Highway - the vital road linking the regional economies of southern Illawarra, Sapphire Coast and Eurobodalla.
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2008
Nation's Rail Network Enters 'Digital Age'A significant bottleneck on the main Brisbane to Sydney rail line caused by long outdated technology has been fixed, while new figures confirm the east-west rail corridor is going from strength to strength.
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2008
Councils Receive $441 Million from the Rudd Labor GovernmentCouncils and shires across Australia have received $441 million of federal funding for services and infrastructure in local communities, with around two-thirds of the grants going to rural and regional councils.
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2008
Appointment of Infrastructure CoordinatorToday I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Michael Deegan as the inaugural Infrastructure Coordinator.
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2008
Australian Maritime Rescue Team Wins International Commendation for BraveryI am pleased to announce six Australians have been honored with a prestigious international commendation for their involvement in the rescue of crew from the Pasha Bulker, which was stranded off Newcastle's Nobbys Beach in June 2007.
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2008
Transport: Australia's $46 Billion IndustryToday I addressed the Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics' (BITRE) 8th Annual Transport Colloquium and released the Australian Transport Statistics 2008 pocket guide.
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2008
Big Rise in Compensation for the Victims of Oil Tanker SpillsToday I introduced legislation into Parliament which will increase the maximum amount of financial compensation available in the event of a major oil spill from an oil tanker.
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2008
Australia and Europe Start 'Open Skies' TalksEuropean transport ministers have approved a mandate for the European Commission to negotiate with the Rudd Labor Government on a potential 'open skies' agreement between Australia and the European Union (EU).
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2008
Launch of New Aviation Training StandardsToday I launched the new Aviation Training Package which delivers for the first time Australia-wide standards and qualifications for pilots and other aviation workers.
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