The construction arm of the embattled Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) has been forced into administration effective immediately, removing 270 union officers from their mostly volunteer positions and a further 11 from their paid jobs. The federal Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus made the announcement on Friday, days after parliament passed legislation allowing a takeover...
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‘It’s a way of buying influence’: The billionaires acquiring Australia’s most iconic brands
As they stepped aboard the luxury yacht, about to set sail on the Seine, it wasn’t our Olympians’ hard-won medals glinting in the setting sun — it was their golden footwear. The exclusive soiree had been organised by the billionaire backer of Australia’s swimming team, Gina Rinehart, and along with their invitation to attend was...
‘Serious’ IDF failures led to death of World Central Kitchen aid workers in Gaza
A special review into the death of Australian Zomi Frankcom and six World Kitchen aid workers has found the Israel Defence Forces’ strike was a result of “serious failures to follow procedures”. Ms Frankcom was among seven staff at the World Central Kitchen (WCK) killed on April 1 while helping to deliver food and other...
Why your next round at the pub could be a lot more expensive
Australians could soon be paying more for their pint at the pub, as the hospitality industry feels the pressure of soaring alcohol taxes. Business owners are pleading with the federal government to take action before its twice-yearly tax hike on alcohol kicks in on August 5. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Pub owners claim alcohol tax...
Peak education bodies warn against government cap on international student numbers
Australia’s university sector has warned against the federal government’s plan to cap international student numbers, as ministers and the International Education Council met Monday morning. The Commonwealth announced its plans to ensure the “integrity and sustainability” of the international education sector and set a cap on the number of student enrolments, to help with sustainable...
One in seven people admit to using tech to sexually harass colleagues at work, new data shows
In short: New data shows 1 in 7 people have used tech to sexually harass a colleague, with a quarter doing so to humiliate or frighten. Young people and women were particularly at risk of this kind of harassment, with work and personal emails and phones most commonly used by perpetrators. What’s next? Reducing sexual harassment in...