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Major mining and technology companies will be called on to explain their tax arrangements, with the launch of a Senate inquiry into corporate tax avoidance this week.
Coke strokes health lean with dubious green can
Coca-Cola has launched a new soft drink in Australia – the green-labelled Coca-Cola Life – but researchers say it is probably better for Coke’s bottom line than its consumer’s health.
Faux-nurse to face fraud charge
A man has been charged with fraud after allegedly posing as a nurse for six weeks in a Cape York hospital.
Hefty fine after power price moves
AGL will pay back $785,000 to customers it misled, following a Federal Court ruling last week.
Tough new options for dodgy trainers
New rules mean immediate fines will be handed to Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) who breach national standards.
Baird slammed for keeping boys' club
NSW councils say the State Government has made no commitment to gender diversity in Local Government.
Day one for Parliament's first quadriplegic
Queensland has welcomed the first quadriplegic Member of Parliament anywhere in Australia to his new role.
Hearings to heed claims of dodgy school deals
The date has been set for corruption commission hearings over an alleged Victorian education fraud ring.
Study shines light on gay pay gap
New figures show gay men earn around 20 per cent less than their heterosexual counterparts, while lesbians out-earn heterosexual women by at least 33 per cent.
Union pays for closing offshore door
The national maritime union and an associated labour hire firm have been ordered to pay a Perth couple more than $720,000.
Baby steps on big tax switch
The Federal Government has put its cards on the table in regard to tax reform, and is moving slowly following the release of a very broad discussion paper.
Union aims to bring down high-flying workforce
The CFMEU wants to end the practice of stocking coal mines with a 100 per cent FIFO workforce.
Attempts at protection in new TPP leak
The latest leaks of the secretive Trans-Pacific Partnership show the Australian Government making some attempt to avoid its big pitfalls.
More evidence of fit and healthy help
A new study suggests very fit men in their late forties are less likely to get lung cancer and bowel cancer than unfit men.
More fines for EnergyAustralia's sneaky sales
The Federal Court has ordered EnergyAustralia to pay $1 million for breaching Australian Consumer Law in its telemarketing practices.
Rumours say watchdog swapped for drug swabs
The CFMEU may have reversed its opposition to mandatory drug testing on construction sites, following an engaging meeting with Senator Jacqui Lambie.
Blocks and finger-paint; tools of kindy business
New research suggests playing can be a lot of hard work.
Easily-avoided metadata bill continues
The Senate will vote on the Government’s metadata retention bill today, and it appears almost certain to pass with the blessing of the party technically considered the Opposition.
Employment workers move to strike
The Federal Employment Minister will be faced with worker troubles on his own doorstop, with industrial action given a green light.
Small nudge for big effect in liquidation
Business simulation experiments have shown simple interventions could increase compliance by company directors whose companies are undergoing liquidation.
Workforce warned before robot revolution
Robots will change the Australian workforce in the next decade, according to some.