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Australian Federal Police gets new headquarters to solve crime faster

“The AFP protects Australians, Australia’s interests and our way of life. The technology and capability in our new building will help ensure the AFP stays a step ahead of criminals."

$291k penalty for hair salon that underpaid and forced worker to make unlawful cashback payments

The worker had also been unlawfully required to repay a total of $105,609 of her wages and entitlements to the owner of the hair salon.

Victorians missed out on $7.7 billion in unpaid super; Here’s how to curb this swindle

The ATO only recovers a dismal 15% of unpaid super, and while the government including super in the National Employment Standards is welcome only payday super stems unpaid super from occurring.

Baltej Singh relative of Indira Gandhi’s killer arrested in New Zealand for drug smuggling

He is known to be one the primary masterminds and fundraisers for anti-India and pro-Khalistan demonstrations organised in New Zealand.

Perth man charged for allegedly making threatening calls to two embassies in Canberra

"No one should be harassed or threatened at work and this arrest should send a strong message that the AFP is working tirelessly to identify and prosecute anyone who breaks the law by abusing others.”

Federal and State trade ministers meet to diversify trade and investment

The Council committed to strengthening Australia’s economic recovery with a ‘Team Australia’ approach to diversifying trade and investment, creating jobs, and generating new opportunities for Australian exporters.

Adelaide massage therapist Sumit Rastogi charged with almost 100 sexual offences

Mr Rastogi is now facing three counts of rape, 57 counts of indecent assault and 52 counts of indecent filming dating back to October 2021.

Victoria announces container deposit scheme to manage waste and recycling

CDS Vic will allow Victorians to return their used drink cans, bottles and cartons for a 10-cent refund.

Ravneet Kaur’s family on 457 visa allegedly ‘exploited and looted’ on false PR promise by Australian employer

"We as a family, urge Australian Multicultural Affairs Minister, Andrew Giles, to recognize our family efforts and allow us to permanently stay in Australia."

India raises concerns on misuse of UK’s asylum status by pro-Khalistani elements

The Indian side specifically conveyed its concerns on the misuse of the UK's asylum status by the Pro-Khalistani elements to aid and abet terrorist activities.

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25-year-old truck driver Ashwani Sharma killed in Victorian fuel tanker crash near Warragul

The driver's cabin separated from the two fuel trailers before crashing into trees and overturning.

Eleven years after disaster, Solomon Islands families are still waiting for a place to truly call home

The community was forced to flee their homes along the river bank during the devastating flash floods in 2014, leaving behind permanent homes and belongings as they escaped to safety to higher grounds.

Outrageous 25-200% Australian visa fee hike hits international students, partners and skilled workers from 1 July

"(The increse) It raises important questions about accessibility and affordability for genuine applicants"
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