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A senate inquiry has been launched to find why so many are hit with high costs and hidden fees after switching to solar power.

Bosses dodging fallout from Fukushima

Executives from the nuclear power company at the centre of the 2011 Fukushima disaster won’t face charges.

Finance bodies want broader look at awards

The Productivity Commission has hinted that default funds under modern awards will not be included into its inquiry into Workplace Relations Framework, much to the chagrin of some financial services lobby groups.

Ministers' misstep hurts independence

The legal and academic communities have backed Australian Human Rights Commission President Gillian Triggs, as she faces criticism from the Australian Government.

Unions fend off hints of attack on super

The Federal Government has put reforms on the agenda that already have unions on the defensive.

Big bank's big plan for ten years of help

One of Australia’s major banks will employ at least 400 indigenous Australians in a big hiring push over the next few years.

Doors open on big skills fund

Australian businesses can now apply for a slice of the Federal Government’s $476 million Industry Skills Fund to boost the skills of their workforce.

'Text neck' checked as next big risk

As millions stoop to read the latest news, gossip, emails and cat memes, experts warn the awkward angle of modern life could be a serious health risk.

New figure fades after ICAC bites

New South Wales Liberal MP Garry Edwards has been expelled from the party, following allegations of corruption.

PUP pledges tax change to wake QLD

The Palmer United Party has launched its QLD election campaign with a promise abolish payroll tax, which it says will kick-start work and economic development.

Watchdog's weary eye weighs-up Woodside

The ACCC is taking a deep look at Woodside Petroleum’s $US2.75 billion buy-out of LNG assets from a US energy firm, acting on concerns that the deal was designed to lift gas prices.

Boys' hold on 'brilliance' keeps women from top jobs

A new study shows that at even the highest echelons of academia, baseless assumptions are keeping women from being adequately represented.

Tax and share shift to help small tech

Changes could be on the way that will allow Australian start-ups to hire more staff and better compete with the big players in their fields.

Brain scans show mind-bending political lines

A new study may shed some light on why when politicians talk – those listening often tune out.

Opponents take up pens in public wage fight

Public Service Minister Eric Abetz has written a letter to the media in response to claims that public servants are being ripped-off in recent pay negotiations.

Money, motivation and the shock to stop work

It appears that the idea of retiring to a life of inactivity is disappearing, as older workers chop and change late in their careers.

Unfair claims up under Fair Work, more success too

Stats show that the number of unfair dismissal claims has risen under Labor’s Fair Work Act, and might reveal some flaws in compensation calculations.

Watchdog will keep yapping at building bullies

The ACCC says it will stick to its guns in a fight to address boycotts and bullying on building sites, and has called for union members to speak out about dodginess at the higher levels.