This week Prime Minister Tony Abbott was beset with problems, including leaks and the sourness left by the entitlements scandal.Lukas Coch/AAPIt’s never helpful for a government to become the object of ridicule, so when the Coalition’s speaking notes were leaked for a second day running it was embarrassing.
Thursday’s notes, sent...
AAP/Julian SmithHow do you sell a policy trial when there is considerable evidence that it is not going to work? The Abbott government is facing this dilemma in its desire to implement Twiggy Forrest’s suggestion for a card restricting welfare recipients’ access to cash.
This is essentially an upgrade of the BasicsCard income management...
From one of the “hunters to being one of the hunted”: the Nationals’ Michael McCormack is a former journalist-turned-politician.Alan Porritt/AAPMichael McCormack is the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Finance and the Nationals member for Riverina. He joins Michelle Grattan to talk about the future of the...
Australian artist Mike Parr's current exhibition at Anna Schwartz Gallery in Sydney. courtesy of Anna Schwartz, CC BY-SAAt 5pm on August 29, performance artist and painter Mike Parr will “paint out” the large-scale prints in his current exhibition at Anna Schwartz Gallery in Sydney. This extreme and anarchic act of painting over the...
Introduction For many businesses across the Gold Coast, staffing remains one of the most significant challenges. The region’s diverse economy, with its mix of tourism, construction, hospitality, and ...
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In a growing city like Melbourne, sustainability and efficient waste management are continually growing concerns. Of the numerous categories of waste, scrap metal and used vehicle batteries stand out ...
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Running a small business means every team member counts and when poor health leads to absenteeism or low energy, productivity and profits take a hit. Lost workdays, rising healthcare costs, and staff ...
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