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$473 million returned to Australian workers

Australian workers received almost half a billion dollars in backpay last financial year. The latest figures from the Fair Work Ombudsman show $473 million was recovered

Carbon Tax take 2. Is now the right time?

By Ross Garnaut Australia now has a government and parliament wanting timely transition to net zero. We have a government and parliament wanting to build Australia as

New Australian ambassadors to France and Italy

New Australian ambassadors to France and Italy were among a host of diplomatic appointments announced today. Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong also announced new High

$7 billion missile defence boost for Navy

Australia will spend $7 billion on state-of-the-art long-range missiles systems to beef up the country’s air defences. Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles said

Separation the key to more active transport

Three quarters of Australians support building more walking and cycling paths, prompting a call for extra investment in active transport infrastructure. An Australia

Satellite’s mobile credentials tested for remote Australia

The viability of new satellites to provide reliable mobile connectivity in remote Australia will be tested over the coming months. The trials, under way in 50 regional

Rezone to build homes ‘where people want to live’

A rezoning blitz is needed to radically move the dial on the current housing crisis. The Business Council of Australia (BCA) has called on governments to undergo an

Australia Post spreads it wings with new planes

Australia Post has upgraded its aerial fleet bringing on two new Airbus freighters in the lead-up to the Christmas eCommerce boom. Australia Post General Manager Premium

$245 million worth of tanks headed to Ukraine

Australia will supply almost 50 tanks to Ukraine in the largest contribution to the war effort since the Russian invasion. Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles said

Tech boost needed to maximise benefits of trade and travel

Outgoing Australian Border Force Commissioner Michael Outram addressed the National Press Club of Australia in Canberra today. Here is an extract of his speech, focussed

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