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Australia’s industrial relations laws could be about to change, with indications that new workplace inquiries and legislation are on the way.

Rogue industries ride high on bikie backing

A Victorian corruption hearing has been told that the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) routinely employs bikies to carry out threats and assaults.

Deep reading found in phone data

A new study has shown how much a mobile phone can learn about its user’s lifestyle and mental health.

Our debt is not deadly, say the people who know

A group of 63 Australian economists have released a joint statement rejecting the Federal Government’s repeated insistence that the country is facing a “budget emergency”.

Phone jobs may float away from DHS

Seven thousand public service call centre jobs are at risk, unions say, with word that Telstra will answer the phones for Centrelink and Medicare.

Costs counted as sea threatens bricks and mortar

A new report could test the resolve of infrastructure-friendly but ecologically-ignorant politicians.

Veiled pay makes short-change worse

A human resources researcher says the gender pay gap may be easier to close if we could actually see it.

Gas rigs' foreign hiring decried

The Federal Court has thrown out a union’s challenge to new rules that make it easier to hire foreign workers on offshore rigs.

Locals say port deal shows iron still alive

Australia will sport another mega-port, with the green light given to the $7 billion West Pilbara Iron Ore Project.

Mines fire back on claims of massive subsidy

Two states’ minerals councils have lobbed volleys at The Australia Institute, accusing it of fudging its numbers to fight an ideological war.

Moves to secure gas as tech issues darken Darwin

The Northern Territory Government will review its processes as the capital city suffers through more blackouts.

New checks after corruption probe takes ten

Tails of dodgy developers and paper bags stuffed with dirty funds have shaken NSW politics, and a new inquiry seeks to check the foundation of the dubious building approvals.

Oil needs drop to new low

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has called a sharp drop in global oil demand “nothing short of remarkable”.

Roving printer promises easier office

Japan is testing a robot that could end the plague of lost productivity from long walks to the office printer.

Cable competition fine providing lines stay open

The ACCC will not block TPG’s plans to install fibre-optic internet connections to the basements of high-rise apartment blocks.

G20 should build arena for louder whistle-blowing

Experts say Australian governments can stop corruption while saving money and even lives, through enhanced whistleblower protections.

Nurses call for new rules to amputate bad bosses

Two Queensland Health executives have been taken off duty and referred to the corruption watchdog over “employment procurement issues”, and nurses say it is time for a change.

Factories not making best moves to grow

Just 37 per cent of Australian manufacturers are taking measures that boost profit, productivity and market share, research shows.

Jobs boss says Government should water fertile ground

Business leaders have warned that there are widening gaps in employment, wage and workplace equality in labour markets worldwide.

New round in offshore gas game

Conditions for workers at the offshore Gorgon gas plant will be investigated by the West Australian government, if a push by three big unions is successful.

Brambles stacks success on local basis

Australian supply-chain logistics group Brambles has its eyes on fresh pastures, with the purchase of one of the UK’s largest pallet and container firms.