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August 2024
Fair Work nominates independent administrator to CFMEU amid criminal allegations against union
Pressure grows to end ‘double standard’ on Australian visas for Palestinians fleeing conflict
July 2024
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Tony Burke blasts ‘idiotic’ suggestion he would weaken security checks for Palestinians
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New watchdog needed to weed out ‘toxic elements’ in CFMEU, independent MP says
AFP asked to investigate CFMEU corruption allegations as ACTU suspends union’s construction and general division
Jacinta Allan seeks suspension of CFMEU construction division from Victorian Labor party
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PM says protests at electorate offices have ‘crossed the line’ – as it happened
CFMEU could be deregistered ‘if that’s what needs to be done’ after allegations, minister says
Who are the grassroots Muslim groups with an eye on Labor seats?
March 2024
Inequality reporting
Brain tumour patient had Centrelink payments suspended while in hospital recovering from surgery
Australian Council of Social Service says ‘unconscionable’ case shows why mutual obligations system must be ‘replaced with a fair system’ for jobseekers
January 2024
Tony Burke refuses to intervene in port dispute as he accuses DP World of ‘misguided’ political campaign
Minister rules out using powers to stop industrial action, saying company focusing on ‘media campaign’ instead of negotiating
Australian arts in focus
Australia joins international call for local content quotas on streaming TV platforms
Statement from peak bodies argues independence and viability of global screen industry under threat unless mandatory quotas for non-US content introduced
Victorian Labor at odds with federal party on industrial relations bill
State treasurer Tim Pallas warns amendments will encourage unions to refuse to bargain as he seeks meeting with Tony Burke
December 2023
Australian arts in focus
Australian TV shows including Home and Away handed tax breaks in battle against Hollywood
Labor’s same-job, same-pay laws pass parliament after deal with Lambie and Pocock
November 2023
Climate protesters arrested at Port of Newcastle blockade – as it happened
Labor ‘cleaning up mess’ left by Peter Dutton on national security, Tony Burke says
