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A new plan would see families gain greater flexibility with how they use paid parental leave entitlements.
SA moves to recoup smelter funds
SA’s Liberal Government is trying to claw back over $291 million offered to Nyrstar by the former Labor government.
AEMO issues summer forecast
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has issued warnings about the coming summer.
Australia to boost PNG power
Australia will spend $25 million a year to electrify Papua New Guinea, according to a new deal.
Foodora rider ruled employee
There could be changes coming for the gig economy, after it was ruled that a Foodora delivery rider was an employee, not an independent contractor.
Inpex sets up $24m fund
Japanese gas giant Inpex will pay Darwin's Larrakia people $24 million over the 40-year lifespan of the Ichthys LNG project.
ARC grants face new test
The next rounds of research grants have been delayed while the Government applies its new “national interest” test.
AUSTRAC issues non-profit warning
Financial intelligence agency AUSTRAC has warned non-profits are vulnerable to terrorist infiltration and exploitation.
Pay cut for NAB boss
National Australia Bank chief executive Andrew Thorburn has taken a $2.1 million pay cut.
Senate backs donation plan
A bill to ban foreign political donations has passed the Senate, despite concerns about a loophole.
Union concerned over ATO office
A $36 million fit-out at an Australian Tax Office building in Melbourne is set to slash floor space.
Council makes drought link
The Climate Council says the severe drought gripping much of Australia has been exacerbated by climate change.
Fuel giant wants carbon price
Australian oil and gas giant Woodside wants a national carbon pricing scheme.
IEA reports on power shift
A new report details the major transformations underway for the global energy sector, driven largely by renewables.
New gender stats show progress
Over the last five years, stats show employer action has improved workplace gender equality.
One Belt deal revealed
Victoria has released its MoU with Beijing over the controversial One Belt One Road initiative.
Workers face age issues
Older employees may be prematurely exiting the workforce because they feel stereotyped by their age.
Face-matching flaw outlined
Australia’s new face-matching system will be prone to misreading non-Caucasian faces, experts say.