Senator Humphries and his Liberal mates have embarked upon a scare campaign claiming 40-50 job losses from the National Portrait Gallery and Old Parliament House.
This is totally untrue.
There are to be no funding cuts to the National Portrait Gallery. There will be no staff cuts from the National Portrait Gallery.
Funds will be reallocated from OPH [...]
Monthly Archives: September 2004
Humphries wrong about Labor’s National Institutions Policy
Providing music education for Australian Children
Labor believes that all children should be given the opportunity to learn how to play a musical instrument.
Labor is concerned that despite proven links between music education and increased abilities in literacy and numeracy, only 23% of government school students have access to music, compared to 80% of students attending Catholic and independent schools.
Labor will [...]
Regional Identity through the Arts and Strengthening National Cultural Institutions
Creative Opportunity: Regional Identity through the Arts
Labor’s approach to a National Cultural Policy is based on the principles of creativity, participation and access and unlike the Howard Government, Labor is proud of our diverse culture and unique Australian identity.
The community cohesion created from local and regional cultural events and activities is an essential part of [...]
Stanhope Government shows vision for the Arts in Canberra
I welcome the initiative taken by the Stanhope Labor Government in their Arts, Heritage and Library Policy released today. The Stanhope Labor Government has a proud record in its support of the Arts in the Territory, combining good policy, increased funding and provision of appropriate facilities.
In particular, I am impressed by the decision to progress [...]
Tell the Truth Helen: More Liberal Campaign Deceit Exposed
Labor believes the Building on IT Strengths (BITS) Incubator program is an important element in the innovation landscape for new Australian ICT companies.
That’s why Labor will be maintaining funding at current levels. Under Labor, the program will be administered by the new ICT Section in the Department of Industry.
What part of these sentences doesn’t Senator [...]
Balancing Work and Family in Our Community
Finding the balance between work and family is a challenge for many families in our Canberra community.
Under the Howard Government families have been forced to struggle along on their own. They have been left to bear the cost of care and education of their children, the care of their ageing parents, and their own health [...]
Easy to prove Labor is better for Canberra
I welcome the call from Senator Humphries to a debate on Which party will be better for Canberra?
In our democracy it’s terrific to have the opportunity to debate our policies before the public. This gives the chance for voters to hear our parties’ policies and make up their minds on who to support with a [...]
Labor’s ICT Policy Launch
SENATOR KATE LUNDY: SHADOW MINISTER FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Brisbane
15 September 2004
Labor’s ICT Industry Development Policy
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E-AUSTRALIA: Labor’s National Information Policy
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) provide the raw materials for growth: new social, cultural and economic services, applications and infrastructure. As such, ICT continues to play a crucial role in bringing people and their [...]
Creative Opportunity: New Australian Music
Labor’s National Cultural Policy is based on the principles of creativity, participation and access.
This means that priority must be given to develop opportunities for Australians to foster creativity and provide support to emerging artists. Australian music and its continual growth are central to defining our national identity.
There are thousands of up-and-coming musicians who want to [...]
SAFETYONLINE: Labor’s Plan to make the Internet Safer
The internet is a great resource for communication and learning. It has become a fundamental part of our learning environment. Through the internet, communities and individuals are better connected than ever before. But like all new technologies, these benefits must be carefully balanced against the risks that the new technology can pose. A balanced approach [...]
