Don't award'tax dodging'companies major projects in wake of pandemic:Rex Patrick

Don't award'tax dodging'companies major projects in wake of pandemic:Rex Patrick

Rex Patrick says corporates paying little tax are hurting the federal budget amid the pandemic,using parliamentary privilege to call out Lendlease.

  • byJennifer Duke

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'Grabbing at straws':Hanson criticises Labor push to restore wage deal notice period

'Grabbing at straws':Hanson criticises Labor push to restore wage deal notice period

Labor needs One Nation's support in the Senate to overturn the government's temporary cut to the minimum notice period for proposed amendments to an enterprise agreement.

  • byNick Bonyhady andJennifer Duke
Privacy assurances to boost COVIDSafe downloads despite crossbench concerns

Privacy assurances to boost COVIDSafe downloads despite crossbench concerns

A surge in sign ups to the government's contact tracing application is expected following privacy assurances due to be passed in Parliament despite key crossbenchers turning their back on the cornerstone technology.

  • byJennifer Duke
Senator Rex Patrick wants government tender rules changed to help Australian businesses

Senator Rex Patrick wants government tender rules changed to help Australian businesses

Centre Alliance senator Rex Patrick has told the government to change the way companies are assessed for Commonwealth projects to ensure Australian businesses have a better chance to secure contracts.

  • byJennifer Duke
Rex Patrick to meet with EnergyAustralia boss after corporate tax stoush

Rex Patrick to meet with EnergyAustralia boss after corporate tax stoush

The senator's controversial tactic of attacking individual directors over corporate tax will bring Catherine Tanna to Canberra after he called her a"swindler".

  • byJennifer Duke
'All of them should be fearful':Senator's controversial corporate tax shame campaign

'All of them should be fearful':Senator's controversial corporate tax shame campaign

Centre Alliance senator Rex Patrick is unlikely to be invited onto any corporate boards as he tries to shame company bosses into paying more tax.

  • byJennifer Duke
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'Resign from RBA board':Senator calls for EnergyAustralia boss to go

'Resign from RBA board':Senator calls for EnergyAustralia boss to go

EnergyAustralia boss Catherine Tanna has been called a"corporate tax dodger"over her company's tax record and urged to quit the Reserve Bank board.

  • byJennifer Duke
Senator spent nearly $50,000 on software to'manage constituents'

Senator spent nearly $50,000 on software to'manage constituents'

Centre Alliance senator spends $50,000 on software to"manage constituents",$40,000 more than any other politician and ten times the average.

  • byNigel Gladstone
'Could be one of Australia's biggest strategic blunders':Push for inquiry into East Timor gas project

'Could be one of Australia's biggest strategic blunders':Push for inquiry into East Timor gas project

The government is being urged to support an inquiry into a controversial East Timor gas project in a bid to stop China gaining access to a port 500km off Darwin.

  • byAnthony Galloway
Ad campaign targets crossbench senators over union-busting bill

Ad campaign targets crossbench senators over union-busting bill

The ETU is ramping up its campaign against the Ensuring Integrity Bill with an advertising blitz targeting key senators - and a vow to continue to the next election.

  • byDana McCauley
'Not going to get pinged for misdemeanors':Rex Patrick says union bill fixed

'Not going to get pinged for misdemeanors':Rex Patrick says union bill fixed

Ordinary unions have nothing to fear from the union-busting bill thanks to amendments now agreed with the government,Centre Alliance senator Rex Patrick says.

  • byDana McCauley