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Murray Watt
Government Provides $80 Million Lifeline to Struggling Regional Airline Rex
Rex Airlines will continue to fly across multiple remote, and regional routes.
3,000 Workers Set for Major Pay Rise as Part of Labor’s ‘Same Jobs, Same Pay’ Changes
40 more applications are now before the Fair Work Commission.
Teal MP Backs Chamber’s Call to Broaden Definition of ‘Small Business’
A call to redefine small business as those with less than 25 staff—as opposed to the current 15—looks set to be another contest for the federal election.
Job Growth May Impact Mortgage Rates and Borrowers
The increase in job numbers, almost double what was forecast, is positive news for the unemployed, but may diminish expectations of an RBA rate cut.
Union Workers Protest CFMEU Administration in Nationwide Rallies
The workplace relations minister urges peaceful protest.
Employers Urge Government to Target CFMEU With Specific New Laws
Appointing an administrator with wide-ranging powers doesn’t go far enough, according to the Business Council of Australia.
Farmers Warn Regions to Face Multi-Million Dollar Losses Due to Sheep Export Ban
‘This will absolutely decimate—and I’m not using that word lightly—regional Western Australia.’
Hardware Giant Says Stores Free to Celebrate ‘Australia Day’ How They Wish
The move comes as the national celebration becomes the focus of ongoing debate with some major retailers opting not to sell Australia Day products.
