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New rules rein in union officials and reform workers comp

The Queensland Government has announced reforms to the state’s industrial laws that include a more robust “fit and proper person” test for union officials. It said

Senate rejects controversial rebate removal for over 65s

By Michelle Grattan The Senate has rejected the government’s controversial budget measure to remove the higher private health insurance rebate for people 65 and

New powers to transfer debt to financial abusers

Courts could be given greater powers to transfer tax and social security debts to perpetrators of financial abuse under proposed Federal Government reforms. The

Chalmers warns against mocking One Nation voters

By Michelle Grattan Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned those on the progressive side of politics not to “scold” or “mock” potential One Nation voters but instead

460,000 workers to benefit from gender equity boost

More than 460,000 workers in the health, disability and community services are set to benefit from a $630 million injection to address historic gender inequities. The

Backlash drives partial retreat on ATO credit card ban

By Michelle Grattan The Albanese government has made a partial retreat on the controversial move by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to ban businesses from using

Work begins on new Sea World marine wildlife hospital

Construction has started on a new marine wildlife hospital at Sea World on the Gold Coast. It is the first facility of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, providing

Finalists named for 2026 Lord Mayor’s Business Awards

Finalists have been named for the 2026 Lord Mayor’s Business Awards (LMBA) with the winners to be announced at a ceremony on October 30. Thirty-three businesses

Island nations seek global help to stay above water

By Wesley Morgan and Liam Moore Leaders and delegates from countries including Australia, Germany, Nepal and Pacific nations began climate meetings in Fiji this week to

500 e-bikes and scooters seized during crackdown

More than 500 devices have been seized and nearly 2500 fines issued during a three-month crackdown on e-bikes and e-scooters. Operation Surety was launched by the

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