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First time Australian government has over 50% women at the table

"It’s a chance to re-affirm our commitment to true gender equality – in the community, the boardroom, on the sporting field, in our parliaments."

The Holocene or the Anthropocene – Are we serious about the climate change?

“A committee of roughly two dozen scholars has, by a large majority, voted down a proposal to declare the start of the Anthropocene, a newly created epoch of geologic time.”

Australia finally has a strategy to achieve gender equality – but is it any good?

Looking at full-time equivalent total remuneration, the gender pay gap in Australia is at 21.7%. Yikes.

Government to pay super on paid parental leave, benefitting 180,000 families a year

Eligible parents with babies born or adopted from July next year will receive an extra 12% of their government-funded paid parental leave as payment to their super fund.

Fiji to host ‘critical issues’ conference to shape future of Pacific news media sector

This conference at USP is a gathering of academics, media professionals, policymakers and civil society organisation representatives to engage in critical discussions on news media topics.

What is negative gearing and what is it doing to housing affordability?

The attractiveness of negative gearing in Australia is mainly due to its ability to reduce the amount of income tax.

Urbanisation and tax have driven the housing crisis

The pandemic lockdowns and the changes that flowed from them have disrupted the paradox and will take some time to settle down.

Facebook won’t keep paying Australian media outlets for their content. Are we about to get another news ban?

Meta has now decided that the cost of providing news in Australia is too high.

Tasmania is picturesque and absolutely divine

As exploring Tasmania needs a lot of driving and not all the roads are well paved and smooth like the big cities, planning is crucial.

The National Rugby League goes to Las Vegas

If Las Vegas is a success, other US stars might just grab a franchise of their own.

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Kiwifruit firm Dosanjh Horticulture, director Jatinder Singh fined $135,000 over unpaid work and wage breaches

The case involved what officials described as a wage “banking” arrangement, where workers were required to work unpaid hours to offset previous paid time, along with failures to keep accurate employment records and correctly calculate leave entitlements.

International student numbers capped as Australia freezes intake at 295,000 for 2027

“Australia continues to welcome genuine international students seeking a premium Australian education which is great for our unis, domestic students and research.”

Tougher bail laws drive court expansion across Geelong and Melbourne suburbs

Attorney-General Sonya Kilkenny said Victorians expect safety to come first and the government is responding with stronger laws and improved court systems.
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