Australian Workers Miss Out On AU$21,000 Annually Due To Unpaid Overtime
The NSW report said about 9 in 10 employees put in overtime, revealing that the education sector averaged the highest amount at 12.2 hours.
Albanese Echoes Dutton's Call For Social Media Ban For Minors, Calls It A 'Scourge'
Peter Dutton had promised that if elected the Coalition government would enact a law to ban under-16s from accessing social media within 100 days.
Australian CEOs Enjoy 14% Pay Rise As Workforce Wages See Just 5% Increase: Report
Meanwhile, it was announced last week that the minimum wage in the country will increase by a mere 3.75%.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang To Visit Australia, As Albanese Seeks 'Stable And Direct' Bilateral Ties
Premier Li Qiang of China will be in Australia to discuss trade, investment, and difficulties related to renewable energy.
1 In 4 Travelers Stopped By Australian Border Force Had Data Copied From Their Devices: Report
The data revealed a surge in searches, with ABF reportedly collecting the phone passcodes of about 10,000 visitors in the past two years.
Experts Warn Of 'Forever Chemicals' In Tap Water, Call For Stricter Controls And Testing
PFOS and PFOA were found in the drinking water of almost 1.8 million Australians in areas such as North Richmond's Sydney suburbs, Quakers Hill, Liverpool, Blacktown, Emu Plains and Campbelltown.
Labor Support Sees 2-Year Low Amid Economic Woes, Immigration Debates: Newspoll Survey
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's performance has declined significantly from his post-election high, and this is his weakest showing since November.
Sydney And NSW East Coast Face Heavy Rains, Flood Risk
Due to the slow-moving low-pressure system that is generating the downpour, more rain is likely for Sydney and the Illawarra.
Over A Third Of Women Recruits At Australian Defence Force Academy Report Sexual Misconduct: Survey
Many victims chose to remain silent as a result of this poisonous atmosphere; 30% of them took no action, with several saying they felt resigned since the conduct was "accepted around here."
Western Australia's Controlled Forest Burns Increase Bushfire Risk, Finds Research
Contrary to official assertions, new assessments revealed that bush burning caused more harm and preserving older woods lowered the fire risk.
Dutton May Face Inquiry For Withholding Key Dossier In Terrorist Benbrika Case
Benbrika's legal team was reportedly kept unaware of the confidential study by the Department of Home Affairs that cast doubt on the validity of a technology intended to anticipate terror offenses in the future.
Australia's Economy Grows Just 0.1% In Q1 2024 Amid Rising Rates And Inflation
Experts worry about Australia's economic stability in the face of slow growth, recession forecasts, rising interest rates, and unpredictability throughout the world.
MPs Propose Law Mandating Businesses To Accept Cash Payments Or Face AU$25K Fines
Businesses that refuse to accept cash will be subject to fines of up to $25,000, while individuals could be fined $5,000 under this proposed law.
Immigration Minister Weighs Revoking Visa Of Melbourne Gangster With 40 Convictions
Farrugia, 51, a Maltese national, had his visa reinstated on Monday despite having over 40 convictions for crimes involving assault, drug trafficking, and abduction.
NDIS Fraud: Criminals Manipulating Participants To Siphon Funds, Says Integrity Chief
According to NDIS integrity chief John Dardo, at least 5% of the scheme's money is being siphoned.
NSW Premier Calls For Peace After His Office Gets Vandalized By Suspected Pro-Palestine Protesters
Speaking on the event at a news conference, Minns reiterated his commitment to promoting unity in New South Wales, while expressing confusion at the vandalism's objectives.
Government Faces Backlash Over $300K Contract For Speechwriter To Assist Minister
Experienced speechwriter Julianne Stewart was awarded a two-year contract, worth around $300,000 a year, to prepare speeches for government minister Bill Shorten.
71% Australians See China As Potential Military Threat Despite Renewed Diplomatic Relations, Survey Reveals
Most Australians think China might pose a military threat in the next twenty years, with just 17% certain that the economic superpower will conduct itself properly internationally.
Bruce Lehrmann Lodges Appeal In Defamation Trial After Ruling Finds He Raped Brittany Higgins
In April, Justice Michael Lee had ruled that Lehrmann was not defamed by Network Ten and Wilkinson, while concluding that he most likely raped Brittany Higgins at Parliament House.
Australia Braces For Substantially Warm Winter, As La Niña Looms
According to the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) projection, there will be substantial warmth in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania, Western Australia, and South Australia from June to August.
Victoria Appoints First Parliamentary Secretary For Men's Behavior Change To Tackle Rising Domestic Violence
Richardson's appointment coincides with an increase in gender-based violence occurring nationwide; the Counting Dead Women project reported that 31 women have been killed so far this year.
Gas Firms' Tax Evasion Costing Australia AU$13.3B In Royalties: Report
Six of Australia's ten LNG export plants, according to research by the Australia Institute, do not pay royalties to state or federal governments.
Kumanjayi Walker Inquest: Northern Territory Police Chief Admits To Ignoring Racism Claims In Elite Unit
Discriminatory texts and insults, as well as the Territory Response Group (TRG) issuing of discriminatory certifications, were among the disturbing examples of the racist culture that the investigation into the NT Police Force has uncovered.
Authorities Warn Australians Of Rising Remote Access Scams, As Losses Surge By 52% In Early 2024
Con artists were reportedly adopting the identities of reputable businesses to fool individuals into installing software that enables them to embezzle funds from bank accounts.
Pro-Palestine Protests: Opposition Urges Visa Revocation Of Foreign Students Amid Antisemitism Claims
The call for action takes place amid escalating hostilities around pro-Palestinian encampments, as students urge universities to sever relations with Israeli organizations among other things.
Immigration Minister Pledges To Challenge Appeals Tribunal's Visa Rulings That Spared Convicted Offenders
Home Affairs Minister Stephanie Foster disclosed that the department failed to sufficiently alert Giles about these important cases at a parliamentary committee hearing.
Penny Wong Condemns Israeli Airstrikes In Rafah, Calls For 'Humanitarian Ceasefire'
According to the Gaza Health Ministry, flames tore through the displaced people's tents, killing 45 people -- 23 of them women and children.
Bonza Airlines Gets 2-Month Extension To Find Buyer, Avoid Liquidation
The prolongation gives creditors facing millions in losses and the airline's 300 stood-down employees a glimmer of hope.
Perth Murders Prompt Premier Cook To Push For Tighter Gun Control
At a Monday afternoon press conference, Police Minister Paul Papalia confirmed that the accused legally owned 13 firearms.
Australia Prioritizes Military Aid Over Coal For Ukraine Despite Urgent Plea
"The support that we are providing now is very much focused on military support around allowing Ukraine to prosecute this conflict with Russia and that is where our focus is and that is where Ukraine wants our focus to be," Richard Marles, the defense minister, said.