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Officials have admitted lead contamination is not the only major problem at the Perth Children’s Hospital yet to be fixed.
PE cladding gap stays open
The Federal Government has rejected a ban on imports of combustible aluminium composite cladding.
Sector calls to save TAFE
Operators say TAFE is on the brink of collapse, with the system in critical decline.
Training linked to mental help
Basic mental health training for managers can bring significant benefits, research shows.
Automation explosion studied
Mining automation is set to grow in value by almost 50 per cent by 2023, according to a new report.
Doubt thrown on Paris task
Authorities say the new national emissions plan could make it tough for some major industries.
NEG could hamper batteries
There is concern that the new energy policy pits renewables against fossil fuel ...
Costello pushes super safety
Former Liberal treasurer Peter Costello wants Australian workers' default superannuation payments to be better protected.
Farm labor risks raised
A parliamentary inquiry has heard Australian horticulture is ripe for indebted labour akin to slavery.
Liberty laments APRA expansion
Non-bank lender Liberty Financial has described the APRA expansion plans as “overreach”.
Westpac paying back missed discounts
Westpac is refunding $65 million for discounts it failed to pass on ...
NDIS review slams sluggish efforts
A large-scale review has found the NDIS will be rolled out late, and could rely on foreign workers.
PM reveals new power plan
The Federal Government says its new energy plan brings much-needed certainty, but some say it is shirking its own role.
Call for more workplace focus
The Sex Discrimination Commissioner says recent scandals should be used to shine a light on ...
Developer donation ban looms
Queensland has introduced legislation to ban donations to local and state politicians from property developers, but not unions.
Adani makes bold rail claim
Adani says it will soon start work on a rail link for its Carmichael coal mine, despite needing billions in finance.
Battery supply chain assessed
Materials scientists say Australia should anticipate long-term growth in demand for electric vehicles and start planning now.
Chevron shifts away from Bight
Energy giant Chevron has abandoned plans to drill for oil in the Great Australian Bight.
Defence theft detailed
The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) has provided new details on the theft of 30GB of “commercially sensitive” defence designs.
Insurance shake-up detailed
The Federal Government has announced a major private health shakeup, but some say it should go further.