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New Victorian Anti-vilification and Social Cohesion laws

The Victorian government has unveiled the long-awaited legislation to overhaul the state’s anti-vilification laws, the culmination of which is more than five years in the making. The Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-vilification and Social Cohesion) Bill 2024 was introduced to parliament yesterday and…
27 November, 2024

Australian workers lose $91 billion a year

Australian workers are doing $91 billion worth of unpaid overtime each year, new research has revealed. The study by the Australia Institute’s Centre for Future Work shows that, on average, workers put in five weeks of unpaid overtime annually, negatively impacting their health,…
20 November, 2024

31% of companies are not paying tax in Australia

The Australian Taxation Office’s (ATO) annual corporate tax transparency report reveals that although large companies contributed a record A$100 billion in taxes last year—a 17% increase—31% of large companies operating in Australia still paid no tax.  The report covers nearly 4,000 large…
6 November, 2024

$675 million to repair Victoria’s roads

The Victorian Government is launching a $675 million maintenance operation targeting the state’s crumbling regional roads. The major initiative began Monday and will run for nine months, focusing on fixing potholes, reconstructing and resurfacing roads. Key projects include work on major roads…
16 October, 2024

Rethinking Australia’s Immigration Strategy: A Call for Balance

In recent remarks, Education Minister Jason Clare has acknowledged a troubling reality: Australia’s immigration figures are soaring, driven by a surge of international students, backpackers, and visa overstayers. As the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data shows our population has surpassed 27.1…
25 September, 2024

Good news for motorists: Expected drop in gasoline prices

Motorists can look forward to further savings at fuel stations, as analysts predict a continued decrease in fuel prices. For years, China’s booming economy has driven global oil demand. However, recent forecasts from both OPEC and the International Energy Agency (IEA) indicate…
24 September, 2024

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