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Many Australian employees are now entitled to two weeks’ “pandemic leave” for self-isolation.
Female truckies may be safer
New research suggests that greater gender equity in road transport jobs might help reduce the risk of accidents.
Planning fast-tracked in NSW
The NSW Government says planning processes will be fast-tracked to support the construction sector.
ATO buys home setups
The ATO has bought thousands of new laptops and monitors for staff to work from home.
Database puts experts on tap
Australia’s leading science academies have come together to launch a COVID-19 expert database.
ERF auctions net 1.71 tonnes
The Federal Government has detailed its latest emissions-reduction purchases.
Fossils lobby under cover of COVID
Reports say the fossil fuel industry is using COVID-19 to push for deregulation or dismantling of environmental protections.
Green plans for recovery tech
Experts say green technologies are ripe to help Australian industry emerge from hibernation.
Networks offer new options
Energy networks around the country have announced a suite of measures to provide support to customers enduring hardship.
AOFM to sell $5b per week
The Federal Government's debt manager will auction $5 billion of government bonds a week.
Childcare help outlined
The Federal Government says it will guarantee a set income to all childcare centres over the next six months.
Economists estimate losses
Commonwealth Bank economists predict 580,000 jobs will be lost as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Private price rise delayed
A planned private health insurance premium increase has been put back for at least six months.
Experts call for survival strategy
An expert group is calling for the planet to come together and develop a strategy for human survival.
Low score for local efforts
A massive scientific scorecard has rated the health of Australia’s environment less than 1 out of 10.
NSW approves risky operation
New South Wales has allowed a coal mining extension under Sydney's Woronora water reservoir.
Big wage subsidy coming
The Federal Government’s new $130 billion JobKeeper wage subsidy plan has been fairly well received.
AEMO issues VPP report
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has released a report on its Virtual Power Plant (VPP) Demonstration.