By Megan Cox
Businesses are continuing to face red tape nightmares, and this has been confirmed by a new Federal Government report that identifies at least 9,600 online forms which businesses are forced to use in dealing with three different levels of government (Australian Financial Review, pg. 08, 30/3/10).
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A recent study shows that Aussies are too busy for holidays, with people stockpiling their leave for many reasons including the worry of returning to hundreds of emails and calls, management practises and policies and as a buffer, particularly in light of the economic downturn.
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According to population growth estimates, Melbourne could see a 74% increase to its number of residents by 2036 – but with our State’s resources and infrastructure showing the strain, population growth is becoming an increasing concern.
The Age has reported on two proposed approaches to this issue, while VECCI’s Megan Cox offers a reminder that these discussions must go beyond simply “housing the masses”.
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It is said that, besides the AFL, there are two things most Victorians love to discuss: public transport and the weather.
While many conversations have blown towards the wild weekend weather, today’s multiple delays and safety concerns over our trains have once again put our State’s infrastructure needs in the spotlight:
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Melbourne’s new train operator, Metro, has made public its plans to have twice as many Victorians using the train system by 2017.
VECCI’s Megan Cox looks at this promise in light of Melbourne’s projected population growth and infrastructure needs.
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The issue of violence in Melbourne’s streets has caused injury to our citizens and city’s reputation.
But today, the government has announced their latest approach to combating this growing culture of violence in our State.
VECCI’s Senior Communication’s Advisor, Megan Cox looks at this latest move, in light of recent statistics relating to Melbourne’s street violence.
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A new plan to tackle alcohol-fuelled violence has proposed that all licensed venues be forced to provide free water.
According to the Herald Sun, the laws will be introduced to make nightclubs, pubs and bars step up responsible service of alcohol – largely to crackdown on venues that charge inflated prices for bottled water.
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