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 Labor backs critical minerals mining boom

Labor backs critical minerals mining boom

November 25, 2022 08:51 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The treasurer says foreign investment and bolstering local manufacturing will be central to a refreshed critical minerals strategy.

 Disability services face financial woes

Disability services face financial woes

November 24, 2022 05:13 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A survey of disability providers has predicted a grim financial outlook for the coming year with many finding it difficult to offer essential services.

 Damning review of NSW biodiversity scheme

Damning review of NSW biodiversity scheme

November 24, 2022 04:53 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Developers can effectively pay to destroy threatened species in NSW, a new review of the state's biodiversity offsets scheme has found.

 More workplaces move to flexible positions

More workplaces move to flexible positions

November 24, 2022 04:50 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Most Australian employers are choosing to move to flexible working arrangements, helping drive equality for women in the workplace.

 Emotional senator reveals family DV trauma

Emotional senator reveals family DV trauma

November 24, 2022 04:32 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Northern Territory senator Nampijinpa Price has spoken of her experience with domestic violence, paying tribute to family members who died.

 Work law reform hinges on small business

Work law reform hinges on small business

November 24, 2022 04:03 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The government continues to negotiate with crossbenchers on its proposed changes to workplace laws as the spotlight turns to the size of businesses exempted.

 Juukan owners lash out at govt response

Juukan owners lash out at govt response

November 24, 2022 03:33 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The federal government has pledged to better protect Indigenous cultural heritage but the Juukan Gorge custodians say they weren't meaningfully consulted.

 MP Robert's lobbying contract links probed

MP Robert's lobbying contract links probed

November 24, 2022 03:12 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Federal coalition MP Stuart Robert has been accused of secretly helping and advising a Canberra lobbying and consulting firm but denies any wrongdoing.

 Ex-indy MP supports fresh NSW contender

Ex-indy MP supports fresh NSW contender

November 24, 2022 02:53 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The local GP who sparked a run of independent representation in the Sydney beachside electorate of Manly has thrown his support behind a new teal candidate.

 Perrottet supports probe into Lim's arrest

Perrottet supports probe into Lim's arrest

November 24, 2022 01:15 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The arrest of Sydney activist Danny Lim will be subjected to an internal review, independently overseen by the state's Law Enforcement Conduct Commission.

 DV inquiry impacts Qld police recruitment

DV inquiry impacts Qld police recruitment

November 24, 2022 01:06 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The Queensland government admits reporting sexism, racism and misogyny in the police force has impacted the ongoing recruitment drive.

 Super fund's $240m build-to-rent pledge

Super fund's $240m build-to-rent pledge

November 24, 2022 09:20 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Ahead of an investor roundtable with Treasurer Jim Chalmers, a major superannuation fund has provided funding to roll out build-to-rent housing.

 Telstra breached code on credit rules

Telstra breached code on credit rules

November 24, 2022 09:12 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

An investigation has revealed Telstra breached telecommunications code rules for 70 customers on financial hardship arrangements.

 Foreign social media meddling in spotlight

Foreign social media meddling in spotlight

November 24, 2022 09:03 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A dedicated committee will be re-established to review how authoritarian nations like China, Russia and Iran are weaponising social media.

 Crisis response as WA nurses plan strike

Crisis response as WA nurses plan strike

November 23, 2022 07:17 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Western Australia's health minister has slammed the nurses' union over a planned statewide strike, saying it will disrupt critical healthcare services.

 Rebel MP's emotional integrity journey

Rebel MP's emotional integrity journey

November 23, 2022 05:39 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Liberal MP Bridget Archer last year crossed the floor to bring on debate about an integrity commission and has shared the emotional journey to establishing it.

 Doctor groups slam prescription changes

Doctor groups slam prescription changes

November 23, 2022 02:49 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Doctors have hit out at Victorian Labor's plan if re-elected to allow pharmacists to hand out antibiotics and issue scripts for the contraceptive pill.

 Crossbench warning on corruption watchdog

Crossbench warning on corruption watchdog

November 23, 2022 02:48 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The federal government is being urged by the crossbench to ensure its anti-corruption watchdog is as strong as it can be, with a push for public hearings.

 Low job switching holding back wage growth

Low job switching holding back wage growth

November 23, 2022 12:13 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Despite talk of the 'great resignation', Australians tend to stay in the same job for a long time and this is hurting productivity and wage growth.

 Business output shrinks for second month

Business output shrinks for second month

November 23, 2022 12:07 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Demand for services has cooled but manufacturing conditions remain fairly robust, a new survey shows.

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