Union clean-up hit as ailing corruption fighter quits
The resignation of the man tasked with cleaning up the scandal-plagued construction union may have been triggered by health issues, according to the government. Senior barrister Mark Irving KC was…
Canaries in AI coalmine still chirping, jobs data shows
Artificial intelligence has yet to negatively impact hiring of graduates, although some occupations are starting to show signs of softening, says Employment Minister Amanda Rishworth. In a keynote address on…
Fat Cats and the Pezullo report. So keen for secrecy, they’d rather admit failure
In its pitch to keep the “Pezzullo Report” secret, the Australian Public Service Commission has given sworn evidence to the Administrative Review Tribunal that it is a failed organisation. Rex…
‘Not a luxury’: call for inclusivity in gender equality
As the rights of women and girls are deliberately wound back, Australia’s first female prime minister has urged gender equality activists to push back with the same ferocity. Former Labor…
Coalition unveils road map to turbocharge fuel capacity
Australia’s fuel reserves would be more than doubled to 60 days under a coalition plan to strengthen the nation’s supply chains in the face of global crisis. Opposition Leader Angus…
Rebel yell: actor to testify in film fight with co-star
Aussie A-lister Rebel Wilson is set to star in a real-life courtroom drama when she testifies in her high-profile defamation battle against the star of her directorial debut. The Pitch…
Lawyer charged with cleaning up embattled CFMEU quits
The head of the CFMEU administration has resigned less than two years after he was appointed to clean up the embattled union. Mark Irving KC revealed on Monday he would…
India and New Zealand sign a free trade agreement
India and New Zealand have signed a free trade agreement to deepen economic ties and expand market access, as both countries navigate mounting global trade disruptions. The deal comes as…
After Anzac Day, the command to be better
Foolish boos marred Anzac Day and our remembrance of sacrifice. Michael Pascoe writes our most solemn day is a challenge, a reminder to be better, not national pride deserved. Monday.…
‘Brand damage’ risk as Liberals preference One Nation
Liberal leaders are chancing the wrath of traditional swing voters to restore their fleeing base after the party preferenced One Nation for federal and state by-elections. The Liberals’ how-to-vote cards…