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Legal experts say neither the Federal Government nor the Opposition have given a proper justification for new data retention laws.
Ex-union man wants CFMEU brought into line
A former union boss has backed the return of the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC), saying certain unions must be “brought to heel’’.
Leighton looks for better luck with new name
Leighton Holdings is changing its name to avoid corruption allegations.
RET talks still swing on new target
The Federal Government is in fresh talks about the renewable energy target today, with just a week left before a deadline that forces emissions-intensive producers to pay fines.
ASIC to check power pole report claims
A furore is forming over a UBS report into the election promises of the NSW Liberal party.
Big wigs to keep fee chat going
Australia’s elite universities want to keep up discussions about higher education funding, depsite the failure of the Federal Government’s bill this week.
Planners' dealings caught in metadata sweep
The Federal Government’s data retention bill passed the lower house last week, and could soon give authorities new access to the telecommunications data of financial planners.
Harsh words and hand-outs on Close The Gap day
Last Thursday was national Close The Gap day, and while events were on around the country to address Indigenous inequality, the Prime Minister’s top Indigenous advisor had some harsh words for his boss.
Light shines on underground gas worry
Leaked government documents suggest workers for mining company Linc Energy were exposed to “uncontrolled releases” of gas in Queensland.
Shipping switch may not fix Tassie's woes
A new deal hopes to allow Tasmanian exporters to access markets currently out of reach.
Zimbabwe's diamond haul called in
Zimbabwe is undertaking a massive nationalisation of its diamond mines.
Gas flood washing past local industries
An industry leader has slammed Australia’s lack of effective energy policy, saying the nation is driving up its own gas prices at the cost of local innovation.
ASIC takes aim at investor advice
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has stockbrokers and investment advisers in its cross-hairs.
Indecision leaving studies unfunded
The Business Council of Australia (BCA) says the Federal Government is jeopardising jobs by holding research funding “hostage” while it tries to intervene in the university sector.
Investments questioned as local money hits US road
A big Australian super fund is investing in US projects due to a lack of opportunities at home.
New job rates detailed
Unemployment has slipped down to 6.3 per cent, with 15,600 jobs added in the latest period.
Public sector execs slammed
Public Service Commissioner John Lloyd has opened fire on public sector executives.
Capping chief's pay as key to good choices
Capping and regulating CEO payments, including performance bonuses, could help make companies more profitable in the long term, experts say.
Forrest offers big fix for farmers
Iron ore billionaire Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest wants to drought-proof Australia.
Search for data on dark attitudes
Australian researchers want to hear from anyone who has been groped, grabbed or otherwise made victim of unwanted sexual attention.