A bitter bill dispute has resulted in legal action after a business owner left 26 mattresses on a customer’s driveway when they refused to pay an invoice they thought was too much. According to a claim lodged in the Victoria Civil and Administrative Tribunal, Melbourne man Jarrod Maultby contacted aContinue Reading
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has waved off the Coalition’s claims that Australia’s migration strategy will exacerbate a looming shortage of tradies as “complete rubbish”, arguing that Labor has offered an adequate visa pathway for overseas construction workers. Under new migration changes unveiled on Monday, Labor will create a priority visaContinue Reading
Industry and medical bodies representing nurses and doctors have called on the NSW government to urgently implement pill and drug-checking measures during the summer festival season or risk putting young lives at risk. A joint letter between The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), NSW Nurses and Midwives Association,Continue Reading
The efficacy of an expanded land tax in solving Victoria’s housing crisis has been questioned after a week of attacks from the opposition. This week, Treasurer Tim Pallas announced that Victoria’s vacant residential land tax, a charge on homes that have been unoccupied for more than six months, will beContinue Reading
Victorians have slammed the new state government’s decision to expand a land tax in its first move since former Premier Daniel Andrews stepped down as leader. Treasurer Tim Pallas announced the surprise move at an industry breakfast on Tuesday, just one day after the state’s new leader Jacinta Allan unveiledContinue Reading
Truckies will be targeted by a new federal body that will set minimum standards for owner-drivers under proposed changes to the nation’s workplace laws. Tabled by Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke as part of an omnibus bill on Monday, the changes will establish an ‘Expert Panel’ for the road transportContinue Reading
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has lifted the hopes of a public holiday if the Matildas win the World Cup, saying the team has been “inspiring the nation”. Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Mr Albanese threw his support behind the idea but warned it was up to the state and territoryContinue Reading
Truck drivers across the country have taken part in a convoy as they demand better conditions and call for industry reform. Drivers in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and other major and regional cities gathered on Saturday to show their solidarity. The Transport Worker’s Union called for industry reform, citing the collapseContinue Reading
The controversial Aboriginal cultural heritage laws that prompted an army of outraged farmers to rally in an outback hall last month are set to be scrapped, according to new reports. Western Australian Premier Roger Cook and the state’s Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Tony Buti are expected to make an announcementContinue Reading
Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke has voiced his confusion after business and industry groups vowed to fight reforms the government says it has no intention of pursuing. The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Minerals Council of Australia, the Business Council and various other peak business, farming and industryContinue Reading