John Elias accuses Glenn Munsie of spreading rumour, court told Herald Sun ... his involvement in an NRL betting scam, a court was told yesterday. Elias, 48, accused Munsie of naming him in media reports during an investigation into suspicious betting activity on a North Queensland-Canterbury game on August 21 last year. ... and more » |
John Elias accuses Glenn Munsie of spreading rumour, court told - Herald Sun
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A game of cat and mouse or is it price fixing? - Sydney Morning Herald
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A game of cat and mouse or is it price fixing? Sydney Morning Herald Thanks to recent natural disasters in Queensland the price of bananas has rocketed. Thanks to the troubles in Libya the price of fuel has done the same. The cost of borrowing for Australian banks has also increased in the wake of the global financial ... and more » |
Call for user pays water pricing - ABC Local
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Call for user pays water pricing ABC Local A property and tourism analyst says a genuine user pays system for water pricing in Queensland would take away a great deal of consumer angst. Gold Coast ratepayers should have a better idea about pricing proposals by distributor ... |
Qld dairy industry under siege - Farm Weekly
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Qld dairy industry under siege Farm Weekly QDO is preparing recommendations for the committee focusing on three key areas ? ensuring the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission investigates "price discrimination", improving the effectiveness of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and ... |
ACCC nod for GrainCorp access deal - Sydney Morning Herald
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ACCC nod for GrainCorp access deal Sydney Morning Herald GrainCorp operates seven grain terminals in Queensland, NSW and Victoria. "The ACCC considers that GrainCorp's current access arrangements have successfully allowed access to GrainCorp's port terminal services by wheat exporters and that it is ... ACCC grants GrainCorp draft port access approvalFinance News Network (press release) (subscription) all 9 news articles » |
Phone warranties: the "water damage" excuse - PC Authority
Phone warranties: the "water damage" excuse - PC Authority: "
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Phone warranties: the "water damage" excuse PC Authority It won't be properly answered until Fair Trading and/or the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has enough complaints to take action. If you're in this situation, lodge a complaint. Ring the ACCC Infocentre on 1300 302 502 or register ... and more » |
Disaster 'guilt' hits consumer spending, says DJ's chiefs - The Australian
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Disaster 'guilt' hits consumer spending, says DJ's chiefs The Australian He said the floods in Queensland and Victoria, the earthquake and tsunami in Japan and the unrest in Libya had resulted in volatile markets and a deterioration in consumer sentiment. "Subject to no further deterioration in consumer sentiment and no ... |
DJs, Virgin hoping for take-off soon - Sydney Morning Herald
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 BigPond News | DJs, Virgin hoping for take-off soon Sydney Morning Herald He's blaming the crisis in consumer confidence on many things, including the disasters in Japan, the New Zealand earthquake, floods and a cyclone in Queensland and any number of other events that can unnerve the community. ... David Jones profit rises in volatile marketThe Australian David Jones H1 profit lifts 5.2%Finance News Network Australia's David Jones H1 profit up, affirms outlookReuters Current.com.au -ABC Online -International Business Times AU all 90 news articles » |
Virgin Blue hits earnings turbulence - Sydney Morning Herald
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 The Age | Virgin Blue hits earnings turbulence Sydney Morning Herald The domestic leisure travel sector remains fiercely competitive with Jetstar and Tiger Airways boosting the number of flights despite weak consumer sentiment. Virgin Blue's chief executive, John Borghetti, said the natural disasters in Queensland, ... Virgin Blue expects full-year net lossInternational Business Times AU Virgin predicting full year losse-Travel Blackboard (press release) Shares in Virgin Blue nosedive after news of potential $80 million pre-tax lossCourier Mail New Zealand Herald -Australian Aviation -ATWOnline all 87 news articles » |
Insurance help for flood victims - Toowoomba Chronicle
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Insurance help for flood victims Toowoomba Chronicle Legal Aid Queensland consumer protection lawyer Catherine Uhr said people in flood affected areas have a range of legal issues to deal with including insurance, tenancy issues, and access to electricity and other services damaged by the floods. ... |
David Jones H1 profit rises - Business Spectator
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David Jones H1 profit rises Business Spectator The department store retailer, which posted a 5.2 per cent increase in first-half profit, reiterated its growth forecast for fiscal 2011 but cautioned on waning consumer sentiment. In particular, adverse weather – including the floods in Queensland and ... |
Virgin Blue expects full-year net loss - International Business Times AU
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 TheBull.com.au | Virgin Blue expects full-year net loss International Business Times AU The airline said at the time fuel prices were the highest since 2008 and having since risen further, added an extra $50m to its second-half fuel costs. The Christchurch earthquake is expected to have a $15m impact, while the Queensland floods and ... Virgin predicting full year losse-Travel Blackboard (press release) Virgin Blue facing A$80m loss on fuel costsNew Zealand Herald Virgin Blue to slip into the red on oil, disastersAustralian Aviation Xinhua -Travel Weekly -Sydney Morning Herald all 66 news articles » |
Rising oil price gives Virgin Blues - ABC Online
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 ABC Online | Rising oil price gives Virgin Blues ABC Online The airline says around Queensland's floods and Cyclone Yasi have had a big impact of around $50 million combined in its predicted full-year pre-tax loss. (ABC News: Timothy Marshall, file photo) Virgin Blue ... and more » |
Students paid for fake results - The Australian
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Students paid for fake results The Australian A SCAM involving a Perth university employee charging Indian students thousands of dollars for fake English test results stretched across the country, with one student flying from Queensland to obtain dodgy marks. The student, Sukhdeep Buttar, ... |
Tania Zaetta's charity 'Peace For The Children' under investigation - Sify
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Tania Zaetta's charity 'Peace For The Children' under investigation Sify A spokesman for the Office of Fair Trading has confirmed the Bundall-based Peace For The Children was not a registered charity in Queensland and as such was not authorised to publicly fundraise in the state. He verified the fundraising activities of ... and more » |
Transport Inspectors to get permanent transit lane powers
Minister for Transport and Multicultural Affairs
The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk
24/03/2011
Transport Inspectors to get permanent transit lane powers
Transport inspectors will get permanent powers to enforce proper use of Transit lanes in South East Queensland.
Transport Minister Annastacia Palaszczuk said the first stage of a trial that started last year had yielded positive results.
During the trial bus travel times improved by almost 20 per cent.
Previously Transit lane infringement notices could only be handled by police.
"Giving transport inspectors the power to fine motorists doing the wrong thing frees up police resources and means these vital high occupancy lanes remain open for vehicles carrying more than one person," Ms Palaszczuk said.
"This is about providing reliable, green, clean travel alternatives and making more efficient use of existing infrastructure."
Legislation to give permanent powers to transport inspectors was tabled in Queensland Parliament yesterday.
Transport inspectors will be conducting bus and transit lane enforcement, in addition to their other duties of vehicle defect inspection and heavy vehicle safety inspections.
T2 lanes can be used by buses, taxis, bicycles and cars carrying two more people. Similarly T3 lanes for cars carrying three or more people.
These changes to the law form part of the Queensland Government's commitment to managing congestion.
Drivers who don't comply with the rules for using transit and bus lanes can be fined $100.
A maximum penalty of $2000 can be imposed by a court.
A Transport Inspector can issue a defect notice on a vehicle for a range of safety related issues such as bald tyres and windscreen damage.
A Prohibition Notice can be issued in circumstances such as a person who is driving on an invalid licence.
The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk
24/03/2011
Transport Inspectors to get permanent transit lane powers
Transport inspectors will get permanent powers to enforce proper use of Transit lanes in South East Queensland.
Transport Minister Annastacia Palaszczuk said the first stage of a trial that started last year had yielded positive results.
During the trial bus travel times improved by almost 20 per cent.
Previously Transit lane infringement notices could only be handled by police.
"Giving transport inspectors the power to fine motorists doing the wrong thing frees up police resources and means these vital high occupancy lanes remain open for vehicles carrying more than one person," Ms Palaszczuk said.
"This is about providing reliable, green, clean travel alternatives and making more efficient use of existing infrastructure."
Legislation to give permanent powers to transport inspectors was tabled in Queensland Parliament yesterday.
Transport inspectors will be conducting bus and transit lane enforcement, in addition to their other duties of vehicle defect inspection and heavy vehicle safety inspections.
T2 lanes can be used by buses, taxis, bicycles and cars carrying two more people. Similarly T3 lanes for cars carrying three or more people.
These changes to the law form part of the Queensland Government's commitment to managing congestion.
Drivers who don't comply with the rules for using transit and bus lanes can be fined $100.
A maximum penalty of $2000 can be imposed by a court.
A Transport Inspector can issue a defect notice on a vehicle for a range of safety related issues such as bald tyres and windscreen damage.
A Prohibition Notice can be issued in circumstances such as a person who is driving on an invalid licence.
David Jones profit rises in volatile market - The Australian
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BigPond News | David Jones profit rises in volatile market The Australian Consumer sentiment has deteriorated in recent months due to recent natural disasters in Queensland, Victoria and Japan as well as with the unrest in Libya. Management reaffirmed guidance for 5-10 per cent after-tax profit growth in the second half, ... David Jones H1 profit risesBusiness Spectator Australia's David Jones H1 profit up, affirms outlookReuters David Jones H1 profit lifts 5.2%Finance News Network NEWS.com.au -ABC Online -Current.com.au all 38 news articles » |
Virgin shares hammered as floods, quakes, fuel costs cause loss up to $80m ... - Herald Sun
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TheBull.com.au | Virgin shares hammered as floods, quakes, fuel costs cause loss up to $80m ... Herald Sun Queensland over the Christmas and New Year period would cost $50 million. "While VBA has initiated an action plan which identifies cost savings and revenue initiatives, including fuel surcharges and capacity reductions, this will only partially offset ... Rising oil price gives Virgin BluesABC Online Virgin Blue flags full-year loss, shares slumpBusiness Spectator Virgin Blue faces A$80 mln loss on fuel costs, disastersScoop.co.nz (press release) all 31 news articles » |
Million Dollar Memo offers $1 mn (AUD) in Queensland travel rewards - Business Standard (blog)
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Million Dollar Memo offers $1 mn (AUD) in Queensland travel rewards Business Standard (blog) Mr Hayes said the winner would be announced on 31 August with their company or workplace to receive the ultimate reward – AUD$1000000 worth of Queensland incentive travel experiences. Mr Hayes said the Million Dollar Memo campaign was the consumer ... and more » |
Cargill gets ACCC tick - Weekly Times Now
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Cargill gets ACCC tick Weekly Times Now The deal includes AWB's 22 GrainFlow grain storage sites in Victoria, NSW, South Australia and Queensland, its half share in the Melbourne port terminal, plus rail agreements and rolling stock. It also includes AWB's share in the Shenzen business in ... |
Witness for the watchdog grilled in Metcash deal case - The Australian
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 BigPond News | Witness for the watchdog grilled in Metcash deal case The Australian Mr Lionis also gave evidence of a meeting held in January this year with Lou Jardin, the managing director of Queensland wholesaler SPAR. Mr Jardin, in his affidavit, said he met with Mr Lionis about forming a partnership to buy Franklins. ... ACCC's Metcash denialSydney Morning Herald ACCC defends allegations it misled courtNinemsn all 61 news articles » |
Call for boarding house tenant protection in Sydney - Cumberland Courier Newspapers
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 Cumberland Courier Newspapers | Call for boarding house tenant protection in Sydney Cumberland Courier Newspapers They are exempt from the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 and, unlike boarders in Queensland, Victoria and the ACT, have no specific tenancy regulations. While other NSW tenants have quick and cheap access to the Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal, ... |
Sanctuary Cove Show welcomes Women on Water - Marine Business
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Sanctuary Cove Show welcomes Women on Water Marine Business The 23rd Show, staged at Sanctuary Cove in Queensland, will host a series of events and activities to celebrate Women on Water. This includes seminars, fashion parades, skipper training aimed at women by a female skipper and female-focused lunches with ... and more » |
Rising petrol prices set to hit profits of retail, hospitality and transport - SmartCompany.com.au
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Rising petrol prices set to hit profits of retail, hospitality and transport SmartCompany.com.au ... consumer conservatism and higher utility prices." Certain sectors are being hit more than most. The tourism industry is already reeling from the natural disasters in Queensland; further petrol prices will hit transport companies even more. ... and more » |
Time for cool heads and compassion - Sydney Morning Herald (blog)
Time for cool heads and compassion - Sydney Morning Herald (blog): "
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Time for cool heads and compassion Sydney Morning Herald (blog) The writer of this article shows no history of sympathy for the homeless, or for those who are going to be unable to meet their bills because she is party to the Carbon tax Scam. Politicians collect a good wage and go on collecting from the taxpayer ... and more » |
Cargill gets ACCC tick - Weekly Times Now
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Cargill gets ACCC tick Weekly Times Now The deal includes AWB's 22 GrainFlow grain storage sites in Victoria, NSW, South Australia and Queensland, its half share in the Melbourne port terminal, plus rail agreements and rolling stock. It also includes AWB's share in the Shenzen business in ... |
BREAKFAST DEALS: Lifting CCA's spirits - Business Spectator
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BREAKFAST DEALS: Lifting CCA's spirits Business Spectator Woolworths obviously had some interest but the ACCC has told the court that the only option it was willing to contemplate for the retailer was if it decided to be a silent partner with Queensland-based grocery wholesaler SPAR in buying the Franklins ... and more » |
THE DISTILLERY: Bourse rebuff - Business Spectator
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THE DISTILLERY: Bourse rebuff Business Spectator An ACCC file note of the meeting recorded Mr Samuel saying there was ''some possibility'' Woolworths could gain approval for a joint bid for Franklins with the small Queensland grocery wholesaler SPAR Australia if Woolworths was a ''silent private ... and more » |
Australian consumer spending 'to stay sluggish' - Which4U Aus
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 Which4U Aus | Australian consumer spending 'to stay sluggish' Which4U Aus "Trading in the past six months has been characterised by ongoing fragile consumer confidence and a highly competitive market," he explained, citing inflation, the likely Queensland flooding levy and rising living costs as causes for concern. ... Consumer spending starts to pick upStartupSmart all 5 news articles » |
Bunnings takes spending to a new level at Sydney warehouse - The Australian
Bunnings takes spending to a new level at Sydney warehouse - The Australian: "
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Bunnings takes spending to a new level at Sydney warehouse The Australian This is on top of the recently announced $385m investment to build 12 new warehouses and two trade centres in Queensland over the same period. The company will also build warehouses in Melbourne's Highpoint shopping centre and West Ipswich in ... and more » |
DJs to post 5-10% profit for 2nd half - Sydney Morning Herald
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 Ragtrader | DJs to post 5-10% profit for 2nd half Sydney Morning Herald The soft sales were due to "challenging trading" throughout the second quarter coupled with "cooler weather, the Queensland floods and a decline in consumer sentiment", the company said in a statement on Wednesday. Chief executive Paul Zahra said the ... David Jones warns second-half profit will be at lower end of forecast rangeNEWS.com.au DJs surprised by shy shoppersABC Online David Jones sales down 0.2% in first half: Midday RoundupSmartCompany.com.au The Australian -Ragtrader all 60 news articles » |
Take fight to insurers, victims urged - Brisbane Times
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Take fight to insurers, victims urged Brisbane Times Legal Aid Queensland has waived usual means testing for those whose homes were damaged in January and is pushing residents to pursue their insurers through legal channels. Senior solicitor and consumer advocate Christine Uhr said there was nothing to ... and more » |
ACCAN Grants Scheme : $250000 for Community Projects - Pro Bono Australia
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ACCAN Grants Scheme : $250000 for Community Projects Pro Bono Australia According to the report, the Queensland flood disaster demonstrated strengths and weaknesses of Australia's emergency services and warnings systems, especially in terms of access for people with a disability. The report explores an important dimension ... |
What the papers said - Australian Hospitality Magazine
What the papers said - Australian Hospitality Magazine: "
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What the papers said Australian Hospitality Magazine They're hand-harvested, mainly from the NSW-Queensland border right down to the Great Australian Bight in South Australia. Sunday Telegraph (Sydney), March 20. His signature dishes are snail porridge and parsnip cereal, but legendary British chef ... |
Consumer spending starts to pick up - StartupSmart
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Consumer spending starts to pick up StartupSmart None of the states and territories recorded weaker sales in February, although Queensland recorded a flat result due to the floods and Cyclone Yasi. Victoria recorded the strongest result with a 0.7% rise, followed by South Australia and Tasmania ... |
Hardly a surprise in the grocery basket - Sydney Morning Herald
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 TheBull.com.au | Hardly a surprise in the grocery basket Sydney Morning Herald So there can be little doubt that the ACCC knew its opponents would see a January 13 letter from a small Queensland grocery wholesaler, SPAR Australia, to a Melbourne firm, Falcon Corporate Advisory. A single line in the letter sent Metcash's lawyers ... ACCC's Metcash case in tatters as Samuel slammed for secret meetingThe Australian all 18 news articles » |
Cheap milk as nice as the fancy - The Australian
Cheap milk as nice as the fancy - The Australian: "
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Cheap milk as nice as the fancy The Australian As farmers and small shops fight the supermarket milk price war, the consumer group yesterday concluded there was no difference in taste between generic milk sold for $1 a litre and premium brands at twice as much. "Supermarket brand milk is much the ... and more » |
Price war sparks fear in industry - Warwick Daily News
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Price war sparks fear in industry Warwick Daily News While he can't do anything about the weather, Mr McLennan wants more action from governments and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) on predatory pricing. “I question whether what they are doing is legal,” Mr McLennan said. ... |
Ageing water tanks and pipes breed Dengue fears - Courier Mail
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Ageing water tanks and pipes breed Dengue fears Courier Mail Southeast Queensland is estimated to have more than 100000 rainwater tanks on private properties. Figures from the Office of Fair Trading reveal faulty or damaged water tanks were the biggest source of complaint for tank owners last year. ... |
Fake ID cards seized - Brisbane Northern Times
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Fake ID cards seized Brisbane Northern Times Police, who were tipped off to the scam by a confidential source, referred the case to the Crime and Misconduct Commission in September 2006. Between September 2006 and March 2007 the CMC tracked Mr Dunnett's movements using surveillance, ... |
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