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Thursday, 25 November 2010

What happens next with the National Broadband Network? A SmartCompany Q&A

The Government is finally set to pass legislation needed to construct the NBN, with the long-awaited reform package set to split Telstra into two separate entities.

Friday, 27 August 2010

ELECTION 2010: Abbott rejects threat from Steve Fielding to derail a Labor minority government

Tony Abbott rejects threat from Family First Senator Steve Fielding that may look to derail a Labor minority government by siding with the Coalition to block all legislation.

Friday, 05 February 2010

Conroy under fire for $30 million bill from aborted National Broadband Network tender

Communications minister Stephen Conroy under fire from the Federal Opposition questioning his judgement regarding the NBN tender process.

Tuesday, 19 May 2009

A shared anger

By changing the rules around employee share schemes, it will be harder for bosses to attract, reward and motivate staff.

Monday, 23 March 2009

Get ready now to avoid unfair dismissal claims

Companies should review the performance of existing staff before the changes to unfair dismissal laws come into affect on 1 July.

Friday, 20 March 2009

Senate amends Fair Work bill, but changes will be overturned

A late-night deal between the Coalition and independent senators has seen the Rudd Government's Fair Work bill finally pass the Senate - but the saga is far from over.

Thursday, 19 March 2009

IR bill hinges on definition of small business

Independent senators Steve Fielding and Nick Xenophon remain at loggerheads with the Government over unfair dismissal changes.

Wednesday, 18 March 2009

IR bill stalemate over unfair dismissal

Independent senators Nick Xenophon and Steve Fielding remain unwilling to pass the Rudd Government's new Fair Work bill

Tuesday, 17 March 2009

Gillard holds firm on unfair dismissal

Julia Gillard is holding firm on the threshold under which small businesses are exempt from unfair dismissal laws.

Monday, 16 March 2009

Employer groups step up attacks over IR

Employer group says Fair Work increases the power of unions but virtually none for employers.

Thursday, 12 February 2009

BREAKING NEWS: Govt cuts stimulus package cash handouts

The Government will reduce the level of cash payments in its $42 billion stimulus package in an attempt to get the legislation through the Senate.

Government will negotiate on stimulus package, Rio Tinto in Chinese deal, shares gain ground: Economy roundup

The Federal Government will accept some changes to its $42 billion stimulus package so it can pass the legislation through the Senate, Superannuation Minister Nick Sherry said today.

Wednesday, 11 February 2009

Senate demands changes to stimulus package as vote looms

The Senate is preparing to vote on the Rudd Government’s $42 billion stimulus package on Thursday night, but debate still rages over the details of the legislation.

Friday, 06 February 2009

Treasury boss backs Rudd Government’s stimulus package

The head of the Federal Treasury has backed the Rudd Government’s stimulus plan, saying that the economy is likely to slide into recession if the Government does not spend up now.

Wednesday, 04 February 2009

Turnbull says Opposition will block stimulus package

The Opposition will vote against the Government's $42 billion financial stimulus package, Malcolm Turnbull says. He says the top three priorities should be jobs, jobs, jobs as he criticised the scale and size of the stimulus package announced yesterday, and said that it did not contain effective measures.

Wednesday, 24 September 2008

Car tax finally passes the senate with plenty of amendments

The Rudd Government’s luxury car tax has finally passed the senate after weeks of debate, lifting the tax on cars worth more than $57,180 from 25% to 33%.