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A Victorian council is looking to limit the damage caused by pokies machines.
Support cut at COVID peak
Social service advocates say the Federal Government has slashed a vital COVID-19 payment at the worst possible time.
AG questioned on class changes
The Attorney-General’s department has been questioned about the constitutionality of planned class action reform.
Billionaires win in global decline
Oxfam says “billionaires have had a terrific pandemic”, and is calling for changes to reduce inequality.
Authorities watch RAT rorts
The completion regulator says people are being gouged for rapid antigen tests.
LNP election funds detected
The Morrison Government has put aside billions in what is believed to be a pre-election, pork-barrelling warchest.
UK free trade outlined
Australia’s new free trade deal with the UK will scrap taxes on virtually all exports to Britain.
ACCC appointment questioned
Critics are questioning the incoming chair of Australia’s competition watchdog.
ATO staff want home options
ATO staff say they do not mind a ‘hybrid’ working model, but want the option for more shifts at home.
Billions revealed in Liberal grift
Analysis of over 19,000 federal grants shows Liberal electorates have received three times more taxpayer money than Labor-held seats.
Lockdowns blow NSW budget
The NSW budget deficit has blown out by more than double a recent forecast.
State port firm queried
Queensland’s auditor has referred a state-owned business to the corporate watchdog.
ARC shift looms
The Morrison Government is changing the Australian Research Council (ARC) funding process to promote its priorities.
More firms dodge tax
The ATO says the number of Australian public companies that paid no tax in 2019-20 has risen.
Premier proposes big shift
New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet wants the states to take over responsibility for child care.
Slavery framework to help locals
Many Australian businesses are still ignoring their role in modern slavery.