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Media investigations show food supplied to Australia's biggest supermarkets and fast food chains comes from migrant workers in slave-like conditions.
BIS report shows building money on the move
New figures show the value of civil construction is dropping, and could be on the way to a sector-wide collapse.
Macfarlane solidifies gas links
The Industry Minister has been spruiking links between the Australian and United States’ energy sectors.
May Day marches mark growing wage threat
Workers around the country have marched on various issues, in the annual May Day union rallies over the weekend.
Piracy bill will block opponents
Digital rights advocates at the Electronic Frontiers Foundation say Australia's proposed copyright law changes are far too vague.
Study slams housing help at high end
A new report is aimed at ending the myth that tax concessions for the wealthy help everyday Australians.
FIRB figures show rising China
Foreign investment in the finance and insurance sector has dropped, according to new reports.
Investors hold back on banks
The big banks are bracing for a regulatory slap-down from APRA, and are pushing out property loans while they can.
Safe bet becomes less so post-GFC
An investment in Australian Government Bonds is now as risky as buying shares, a one economist has warned.
Ten struggles against streaming surge
Ten Network has posted its half-year results, unveiling a $264.4 million net loss after a $251.2 million write-down in the value of its TV licence.
Westpac's new man to get hands on fintech
Former AMP chief executive Craig Dunn will join Westpac Banking Corp's board as an independent director, in a move insiders say will give the bank an edge on the growing world of financial technologies – fintech.
Auditor calls for tighter travel
Western Australia’s auditor-general says the state’s public servants are spending too much on travel.
Department urges dig for equality
The WA Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) has been held up as an example for women in leadership roles.
Public sector ranks high on scale of desire
The Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) has been named the third most attractive employer in the country.
Love lost on corporate ladders
One of the top people at Facebook has hit out at the factors she says lead to workplace gender-based discrimination.
BHP reveals its sweet dealings
The Tax Office is chasing BHP Billiton for more than $500 million in payments it avoided by shovelling profits overseas.
Drilling fires up with protestors' win undone
The NSW Supreme Court has overturned a State Government decision, which banned Metgasco from drilling at its Bentley Project.
Toyota's last local task starts
The last model of Toyota cars to be built in Australia has begun its production run.
Borders boosted by IBM's big rig
The Immigration and Border Protection Department is bringing in a talking computer to help it sift through data.
iiNet bidding war starts with salvo from M2
M2 Group, the owners of Dodo and Primus, is entering the bidding war with TPG to buy rival telco iiNet.