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An official inquiry has heard Google and Facebook should pay to use ABC and SBS content.
'Regtech' wage theft solution sought
The small business ombudsmen wants employers who use approved payroll software to be provided “safe harbour” ...
Greens reveal seat-based decisions
A new Morrison Government ‘sports rort’ has emerged, this time in the extremely wonky distribution of a $45 million fund.
Feds seek foreign veto
The Federal Government wants control over agreements made by states, councils and universities.
Low uptake for COVID payments
Only two states have signed up to the federal pandemic leave payment scheme.
Rio scolds itself
Three Rio Tinto executives have been stripped of bonuses over the destruction of the Juukan Gorge rock shelters.
AMP execs bail
Two AMP executives have resigned, but the man at the heart of harassment claims remains at the company.
Insider resigns over stacking claim
Liberal party powerbroker Marcus Bastiaan has resigned after being accused of branch-stacking.
UBI test shows benefits
Universal Basic Income (UBI) appears to boost mental and financial well-being, and modestly improve employment.
Workers comp rot runs deep
New reports have emerged about an alleged culture of corruption at the NSW insurance agency ‘icare’.
Coal mine cuts half of staff
Plans to halve the workforce at Peabody Energy's Wambo Underground Mine in NSW have been laid out.
Experts slam 'racialised' health
Experts say ‘Closing the Gap’ measures have failed to address racism in Australia's healthcare system.
Google fights news fees
Google says the Federal Government is forcing Australian to accept “dramatically worse” services.
NBN tackles new scams
NBN Co has launched a new campaign to educate the Australian community about scammers.
Spies surround local works
The Defence Department has warned that “highly active” spies threaten Australia's shipbuilding plans.
KPMG estimates long COVID loss
Experts estimate that Australia’s population decline due to COVID-19 could cost the economy $117 billion a year.
Councils want in on Cabinet
The Prime Minister's office appears unwilling to give councils a role in National Cabinet.
Major bill questioned
Insiders from Tasmania's parks department have slammed the State Government's Major Projects Bill.
Survey supports new spaces
Working from home has enabled public sector employees to have more autonomy over their work, and be more productive.
Union celebrates ATO decision
Reports say the Federal Government has decided to save the Geelong office of the ATO.