Big four bank to lay off thousands in restructure
One of Australia’s largest banks will lay off thousands of employees over the next 12 months under a major restructure. ANZ has announced 3500 staff and 1000 contractors will be…
Tenancy changes to lock out abusers, help victims leave
Renters will have more support to flee abusive relationships under tenancy changes to overcome barriers that can trap people in dangerous living situations. Existing provisions allow for tenancy agreements to…
Faster approvals considered in nature law overhaul
Housing, energy and infrastructure developments could be fast-tracked in some areas and blocked entirely in others under a major overhaul of Australia’s planning rules. The federal government is promising to…
Film makers refusing work with some Israeli firms
Actors Olivia Colman, Javier Bardem and Aimee Lou Wood are among more than 1300 film workers who have signed a pledge to refuse to work with Israeli film institutions “implicated…
Australia zeroes in on Vanuatu pact as leaders gather
Australia and Vanuatu are on the precipice of signing a landmark security and economic agreement as Pacific island leaders prepare to meet. The Nakamal agreement will likely be inked on…
Fugitive hunt enters third week after teary farewells
Officers have been told not to blame themselves for the death of a retiring policeman as the manhunt for an alleged double murderer enters its third week. Detective Leading Senior…
London’s Tube derailed as workers strike
London’s underground rail network has ground to a halt as staff began a week of strikes over pay and working conditions, disrupting travel for commuters and tourists. Almost no underground…
Big business seeks new dawn for environmental laws
Australia’s peak business lobby warns the nation’s project approvals process needs improvement under environmental law reform or significant investment will “amount to nothing”. In an address to the Business Council…
Retirement finances not so super for Indigenous people
With more than half of Indigenous people dying before they can access the age pension, researchers have found simple changes to the system may reduce the disadvantage they face. University…
Lehrmann takes corruption watchdog boss to court
Despite being on the brink of bankruptcy as a result of court proceedings, embattled former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has lodged legal action against the head of a corruption watchdog…