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Coalition firm on Telstra split

Tue 09/03/10 - 08:42:57 vs6
THE Coalition has formalised its opposition to government plans to force Telstra to split in two, but says it has an open mind on other aspects of the consumer safeguards legislation that contains the threats to the besieged telco. The resolution of the joint Liberal and National party
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MGM Mirage, Ho Plan Macau Casino IPO in Third Quarter (Update1) - Bloomberg.com

Thu 04/03/10 - 03:54:48 vs6
March 3 (Bloomberg) -- MGM Mirage , the biggest casino owner on the Las Vegas Strip, will sell shares in its Macau, China, venture with Pansy Ho in the third quarter, Chief Executive Officer Jim Murren said. The company follows Las Vegas-based rivals Wynn Resorts Ltd. and Las
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Battle lines drawn on bankruptcy

Wed 27/01/10 - 08:37:46 vs6
Given its recent backflips on various corporate and insolvency issues after lobbying by the banks, law firms and insolvency associations, it will be interesting to see whether the Government goes to water on this. Pressure from industry has already caused the Government to back down on
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As little as $1000 could make you bankrupt, unless the Government stands firm

Wed 27/01/10 - 08:35:14 vs6
January 28, 2010 Given the recent backflips by the Government on various corporate and insolvency issues after heavy lobbying by the banks, law firms and insolvency associations, it will be interesting to see whether it goes to water on this. Pressure from industry has already caused
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Trichet Pushes ECB’s Role in European Union Banking Regulation - Bloomberg.com

Tue 12/01/10 - 08:12:33 vs6
Laws proposed by the European Commission to set up a European Union authority for the banking industry “should also ensure an adequate institutional involvement” of the ECB, Trichet said today in an opinion on the rules posted on the central bank’s Web site. The
ECB is
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Iceland agrees $6.4b compensation deal

Thu 31/12/09 - 08:50:34 vs6
January 1, 2010 Although the measure has stirred up resentment among ordinary Icelanders hit hard by their country's financial meltdown in 2008, MPs approved the measure by a vote of 33 to 30 as the issue had become a big obstacle in the nation's push to join the European...
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Govt aiming to fix forestry tax rules

Fri 18/12/09 - 10:11:01 vs6
AAP Draft laws that aim to fix a tax rule affecting investors in forestry managed investment schemes have been released for public consultation. The federal government decided to introduce the changes after the collapse of Timbercorp and Great Southern earlier this year. Timbercorp...
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Draft rules on MIS schemes revealed | Managed investment schemes

Fri 18/12/09 - 09:51:02 vs6
Draft laws that aim to fix a tax rule affecting investors in forestry managed investment schemes have been released for public consultation. The federal government decided to introduce the changes after the collapse of Timbercorp and Great Southern earlier this year. Timbercorp left...
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Lieberman Says He May Be Ready to Back Health Bill (Update1) - Bloomberg.com

Wed 16/12/09 - 02:11:04 vs6
“We’re heading in the right direction,” Lieberman told reporters today. He said he has wanted to vote for the bill all along, though he objected to the idea of a new government-run program or an expansion of the Medicare program for the elderly. Senate Democrats said yesterday they
are...
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Dollar Financial gets OK to restate credit terms - Yahoo! Finance

Wed 02/12/09 - 04:50:40 vs6
Companies: Dollar Financial Corp. The amendments will revise the covenants under the senior secured credit facilities to give the company greater operating flexibility and extend the maturity date of most of its approximately $100 million credit lines in the U.S. and...
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Telstra Says No, Sort Of

Mon 12/10/09 - 10:26:56 CFDmarket
It sounded like the Telstra of old, under the former management of Sol Trujillo. It said Friday it was opposed to the federal government's proposal to split it, and has called for the senate to delay debate on the bill until its negotiations with the government are complete.
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Liberal backstabbers having regrets: Turnbull

Fri 09/10/09 - 06:18:04 vs6
Updated October 9, 2009 10:45:00 Has to be a leader, has to be a policy: Joe Hockey and Malcolm Turnbull yesterday. (AAP: David Crosling) Video: Turnbull on the media spotlight (ABC News) Audio: Combet slams Opposition over ETS negotiations (AM) Audio: Tough ...
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Wong demands good faith climate talks

Fri 09/10/09 - 06:04:55 vs6
October 9, 2009 15:24:00 Updated October 9, 2009 15:39:00 Government is ramping up pressure on the Coalition not to delay a second vote on the scheme (AAP: Alan Porritt) Video: Turnbull on the media spotlight (ABC News) Audio: Treasury head rebuffs Coalition on sti ...
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Telstra opposes "unnecessary" split | Business Breaking News | News.com.au

Fri 09/10/09 - 06:04:15 vs6
In a submission to the Senate inquiry into the Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Competition and Consumer Safeguards) Bill 2009 released today, Telstra said the legislation was unnecessary. Under the bill introduced to parliament in September, Telstra faces the structural separation ...
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Turnbull: I'm staying

Thu 08/10/09 - 10:50:49 CFDmarket
Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull stood alongside mooted challenger Joe Hockey this morning and vowed that he would be staying in control of the Liberal Party.
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Mintabie police checks, alcohol ban 'draconian'

Thu 24/09/09 - 10:15:56 CFDmarket
Aboriginal Affairs Minister Jay Weatherill says legislation introduced to the South Australian Parliament would help stop the trafficking of drugs and alcohol in the outback APY Lands.
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NSW parliament to probe McGurk links

Wed 09/09/09 - 11:39:04 CFDmarket
There is to be a New South Wales parliamentary inquiry into planning decisions concerning a Sydney property developer who has been linked to murdered businessman Michael McGurk.
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Cairns abortion court hearing looms

Thu 03/09/09 - 10:49:49 CFDmarket
A young couple charged over procuring an abortion will face a committal hearing in a far north Queensland court today.
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Cairns abortion court hearing looms

Thu 03/09/09 - 10:49:49 CFDmarket
A young couple charged over procuring an abortion will face a committal hearing in a far north Queensland court today.
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Underage sex law changes 'disturbing'

Fri 21/08/09 - 10:52:31 CFDmarket
The Northern Territory Opposition says changes to the mandatory reporting of child sex laws create a dangerous double standard, especially for teachers and social workers.
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