The new federal government agency Music Australia opens its door on Thursday with the aim of making Australia a hit-making music capital of the world.
Jennifer Westacott’s replacement was chief of staff to former NSW Liberal premier Dominic Perrottet,risking tensions with leaders in Canberra and the states.
The Minerals Council is sending out the messages as crossbench MPs prepare to face off with Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke over the effects of the new industrial relations laws on small business.
Independent senator David Pocock will hold a roundtable on Wednesday to hear arguments for and against changes to labour hire laws,the gig economy and casual work.
About 850,000 casual workers who have regular hours will be eligible for permanency,and can choose to give up their casual loading rates in exchange for sick pay and holiday leave.
The unveiling of Labor’s new construction body comes after it abolished the union-busting Australian Building and Construction Commission.
The National Gallery of Australia is loaning its collection out to suburban and regional galleries across the country,with a $174 million Monet first on the list.
Business groups warned the wage rise would add to inflation while unions said millions of people still faced a real pay cut.
BHP says the proposal would drive up inflation and risk jobs but Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke has hit back at BHP’s costings given the policy is not yet finalised.
The United Australia Party’s Ralph Babet will still be helping sell houses on the weekend despite quitting as a director of Babet Brothers.
Master Builders Australia said it would support a ban on kitchen slabs with more than 40 per cent silica,but with a condition.