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Fair Work will move to seize the assets of dozens of constriction workers in WA, to pay for fines after illegal industrial action.

Dead bat played to strong call for tax reform

The Federal Government says it will not touch the GST, despite the top treasury official saying it should.

Huge farm planning spares no time for locals

The organisers of a massive multi-purpose farming project in north Queensland have been ignoring the indigenous population that holds native title to the land, locals say.

Public sector bargain rules reformed

The Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Public Service has outlined the new policy for conducting enterprise bargaining in the Australian Public Service.

Queensland hears ante for tourist casinos

Casinos are on the cards in Queensland, with the state government looking at proposed sites around the Whitsundays this week.

Open door policy could be widened for construction

Japan may expand its policy offering foreigners permits to work for up to three years, as the nation struggles to fill voids in its rapidly shrinking workforce.

Questions over what will stop as whale ban brings new plan

Japan has been ordered to stop whaling in the Antarctic by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), and says it will halt activities and not issue any more permits under current programs.

Deaths bring dawn of new day for FMG

Tragic incidents have prompted Fortescue Metal Group to increase its safety measures.

Gate agreement breeds fear in mining bodies

Concern is mounting within the powerful Minerals Council of Australia and its NSW state-level affiliate.

Poll shows people's nuclear fear subsiding

The South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy (SACOME) says a recent survey showed majority support for nuclear power, and has called for renewed debate.

Queensland in talks for train tasks

Negotiations have begun for the next round of contracts for Queensland railways.

Big builders plan moves after catching own union deals

Media outlets are reporting two major Australian builders have found evidence of their own dodgy dealings, and are considering going public before a government probe finds the same thing.

Blockades and disobedience in angry workers' plan

Union workers have threatened to employ ‘civil disobedience’ in protests of large-scale job cuts.

Fortescue's massive works to bring new age in WA iron

Fortescue has completed an incredible $9.9 billion expansion in the Pilbara, opening the doors on its newest Western Australia mine.

Fossil fuels lose super favour, still big on campus

A major Australian superannuation fund has deemed fossil fuels to be ‘socially unacceptable’, and will no longer make investments in that direction.

Illegal action leads to $1.25m fine

Illegal blockades at Melbourne construction sites have led to a $1.25 million fine for the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU).

Japan plans big step into power past

Japan is moving to remix its energy industry, adding 11,000 megawatts of gas and coal power to replace its lost nuclear supplies.

Net baron sets sights on office

An Internet entrepreneur and figure representing the new age of online activism has launched a political party.

Office goes off Windows to take up tablet space

Microsoft has made a move many were waiting for, freeing Office from the Windows environment and making it available on iPads.

Optus warned after $9 million rort repaid

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued a warning, but no monetary punishment after it found Optus had overcharged mobile customers around $9 million.