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Politics, media, psychology thwart tax reform: Grattan

Politics, media, psychology thwart tax reform: Grattan

Tax reform is hard but the incoming head of the Productivity Commission still believes it's possible - and necessary.

Higher labour hire pay threatens viability: Qantas, BHP

Higher labour hire pay threatens viability: Qantas, BHP

Higher labour hire pay threatens viability: Qantas, BHP

Higher labour hire pay threatens viability: Qantas, BHP

Unions and major companies are going head to head over proposed labour hire laws, with the latter arguing higher pay rates will threaten business viability.

Australian shares suffer worst month since Sept 2022

Australian shares suffer worst month since Sept 2022

Australian shares suffer worst month since Sept 2022

Australian shares suffer worst month since Sept 2022

The local share market finished October down 3.8 per cent, its third straight month of losses and worst monthly performance in more than a year.

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PM talks up trade breakthrough ahead of China trip

PM talks up trade breakthrough ahead of China trip

With removing trade blockages high on the agenda, Anthony Albanese says he won't avoid the difficult questions when he meets with China's president.

Peter Dutton heads to India for trade, security talks

Peter Dutton heads to India for trade, security talks

The federal opposition leader is heading to Delhi to meet with political representatives and business leaders.

Advocates call for end to compulsory income management

Advocates call for end to compulsory income management

A senate inquiry into poverty has heard from a range of First Nations representatives about how Indigenous people are frequently excluded by the system.

Ex-Woolies boss renews call for Endeavour chair to quit

Ex-Woolies boss renews call for Endeavour chair to quit

Endeavour Group chairman Peter Hearl has rejected a call from ex-Woolworths CEO Roger Corbett for him to step down immediately.

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Recruitment blitz celebrates the power of top teachers

Recruitment blitz celebrates the power of top teachers

Recruitment blitz celebrates the power of top teachers

Recruitment blitz celebrates the power of top teachers

A new advertising campaign will be rolled out across Australia in order to get more teachers into the profession.

Review damns delivery of Murray-Darling Basin plan

Review damns delivery of Murray-Darling Basin plan

Review damns delivery of Murray-Darling Basin plan

Review damns delivery of Murray-Darling Basin plan

A report into the delivery of the Murray-Darling Basin says the federal government must take a renewed approach to water recovery, with little progress made.

Take control of your social media: body image activist

Take control of your social media: body image activist

Take control of your social media: body image activist

Take control of your social media: body image activist

Australian of the Year Taryn Brumfitt says people should take control of social media to remove harmful content and improve their online experiences.

RBA warns of looming financial stability risks

RBA warns of looming financial stability risks

RBA warns of looming financial stability risks

RBA warns of looming financial stability risks

Australia faces a number of emerging risks to financial stability that look quite different to those of recent decades, RBA assistant governor Brad Jones says.

Broader reforms needed to fix housing crisis: industry

Broader reforms needed to fix housing crisis: industry

Broader reforms needed to fix housing crisis: industry

Broader reforms needed to fix housing crisis: industry

A $10 billion housing fund which will build tens of thousands homes has been welcomed, but the industry wants further changes to drive investment.

High-purity silicon from Townsville to power the world

High-purity silicon from Townsville to power the world

High-purity silicon from Townsville to power the world

High-purity silicon from Townsville to power the world

Silicon for solar panels and batteries will be part of a green precinct for high-tech manufacturing to kickstart new supply chains and end China's dominance.

Widespread floods exposed insurance industry failings

Widespread floods exposed insurance industry failings

Widespread floods exposed insurance industry failings

Widespread floods exposed insurance industry failings

A review of the response by insurers into the widespread and catastrophic flooding on the nation's east coast has found multiple weaknesses in the industry.

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Toyota, Hyundai team to drive faster hydrogen rollout

Major car brands and energy companies have partnered to develop hydrogen refuelling stations for the nation's capital in a bid to boost next-gen vehicles.

Voluntary assisted dying laws introduced in ACT

Laws to allow people intolerably suffering from a terminal illness to voluntarily end their own life have been introduced into the ACT Legislative Assembly.

Treasury buys luxury Californian vineyard in $1.6b deal

Penfolds owner Treasury Wine Estates will acquire Californian luxury wine brand DAOU Vineyards for a deal worth up to $1.6 billion as it eyes a US expansion.

Beetaloo 'climate bomb' cannot be offset, inquiry told

Independent modelling suggests governments have underestimated emissions from the Northern Territory's proposed Beetaloo Basin project and a Darwin Harbour hub.

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Interest-free loans to power up demand for clean energy

Interest-free loans on solar panels and batteries will be offered by one major bank in a bid to make renewable energy affordable to more households.

Businesses on Facebook, Instagram can be Meta-verified

Scammers are trying to impersonate companies online but businesses using Facebook or Instagram can trial a tool that could protect consumers and reputations.

'Climate wreckers' given green light by big super funds

Some of Australia's most well-known super funds have been accused of faking it on supposed "climate action" against the expansion of oil and gas.

Worrying shift in Australian attitudes to democracy

New research from a leading university has uncovered shifting attitudes towards democracy among Australians.

Australia supreme in Pacific funding as China retreats

China is strategically targeting aid in the Pacific towards certain nations while Australia still dramatically leads spending in the region, new analysis shows.

Mixed response to consultation on new laws for nature

Stakeholders have been given an overview of Australia's new environment laws, and there appears to be little movement on climate change threats.

Voice result a 'judgment' on Indigenous people: Grant

Prominent broadcaster Stan Grant has broken his silence over the voice referendum defeat, saying it was a cold-hearted 'no' from Australians.

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