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A new Queensland Government Education bill has gone further than recommended, allowing principals to judge the criminal history of new enrolments.

Expert views on funding moves as Direct Action fires up

The Federal Government has provided an excellent opportunity for companies to appear as though they are doing something about their carbon emissions.

While whistles are needed, Cormann won't commit

With consumer confidence in financial advice in a pretty rough state, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) says its new Office of the Whistleblower will allow insiders to fight back.

Premier's pick pipped

Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has been hampered in his mission to place people in top-level anti-corruption roles.

Tighter laws to curb SA lobbies

The South Australian Government has tightened the rules for MP’s, lobbies and political donations.

Discontent on future students' debt

Clive Palmer may be the saviour of disgruntled academics, as a rift between university management and staff comes to light.

Ebola response left wanting, but NZ may have the key

New Zealand scientists have developed a portable, rapid, DNA testing device for Ebola.

Few game to fix sports' gender pay gap

A recent study has shown that men get more prize money than women in 30 per cent of sports.

Red tape can reside inside business

Government red tape is a villain blamed for burdening business and hampering profits, but one expert says many of these issues actually come from inside a company.

Bus drivers strike to match nearby rates

Sunshine Coast bus drivers will walk off the job on November 1.

Cartel claims bring Indigenous scrutiny

Authorities are looking into allegations of “cartel conduct” by mining companies and Aboriginal heritage service providers.

Cold feet on green goal costs jobs, innovation

The Federal Government has launched its latest discussion on the future of the Renewable Energy Target.

Union's super plan comes unstuck on stand

Revelations and denial in the latest instalment of the royal commission into unions.

Happy charity drive has serious side

The Queen Mother of Bhutan is in Canberra to encourage young women to higher levels of education.

Strong schools save when finances drop

A study has revealed a new benefit of effective early childhood education, and again showed just how advanced some Scandinavian education systems are.

Emergencies join in Tassie wage fight

A stand-off over wages continues in the Tasmanian public sector, and the Government is also being accused of trying to water-down an important anti-corruption office.

New vote money laws fall short, critics say

The New South Wales Government has backed down on a proposal to slash the amount that can be spent on political advertising.

Migrant managers rise on policy shift

A new study says skilled migrants are enjoying better jobs and higher levels of employment thanks to a shift in policy.

Watchdog chained while corporate crime runs wild

Australia’s chief of corporate regulation says Australia is too soft on corporate criminals and under-resourced to deal with rampant white collar crime.