A right to disconnect has been inserted into Labor’s latest industrial reforms,under which employers face fines or criminal sanctions if they fail to comply.
Independent senators David Pocock and Jacqui Lambie have detailed extensive concerns with the remainder of Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke’s Closing Loopholes legislation.
Last year was one of the most divisive in memory. But three senators from very different walks of life managed to cut through and speak to voters.
An exclusive survey also reveals the challenges for the government in holding support ahead of the next election,with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese slumping to minus 3 per cent in net likeability.
Peak business groups and the Coalition say the “sneaky” deal on industrial relations will increase business costs and hinder the economy.
David Pocock and Jacqui Lambie teamed up with the Coalition to pass some of Labor’s proposed reforms,daring the government to vote against its own legislation.
Qantas ticked off federal MPs again after a flight out of Canberra was delayed.
Try as it might,Qantas can’t seem to avoid annoying members of federal parliament.
The comedian’s shows were removed from Netflix’s library three years ago during criticism of his use of blackface.
Robert Ireland told politicians more deaths would be on their heads if they blocked legislation to give minimum standards to road transport workers.
Australians have until September 18 to enrol to vote in time for the Voice referendum after the PM rebuffed the eleventh-hour proposal to cancel the October 14 vote.