What happens next with the National Broadband Network? A SmartCompany Q&A
Thursday, 25 November 2010
After what seems like an eternity, the Government is finally set to pass legislation needed to construct the National Broadband Network, and a long-awaited reform package will split telco behemoth Telstra into two separate entities.  ...

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ELECTION 2010: Abbott rejects threat from Steve Fielding to derail a Labor minority government
Friday, 27 August 2010
Opposition leader Tony Abbott has rejected a 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.  ...

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Conroy under fire for $30 million bill from aborted National Broadband Network tender
Friday, 05 February 2010
Communications minister Stephen Conroy is currently under fire both home and abroad, with the Federal Opposition and even the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development questioning his judgement regarding the National Broadband Network tender process. ...

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A shared anger
Tuesday, 19 May 2009
By changing the rules around employee share schemes, it will be harder for bosses to attract, reward and motivate staff.  ...

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Get ready now to avoid unfair dismissal claims
Monday, 23 March 2009
Companies should review the performance of existing staff and determine whether disciplinary action needs to be taken before the changes to unfair dismissal laws come into affect on 1 July.  ...

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Senate amends Fair Work bill, but changes will be overturned
Friday, 20 March 2009
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.  ...

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IR bill hinges on definition of small business
Thursday, 19 March 2009
Does a small business mean 15 staff or less, or 20 staff or less? That is the question facing the Senate as it prepares to vote on the Rudd Government's Fair Work bill later today.  ...

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IR bill stalemate over unfair dismissal
Wednesday, 18 March 2009
Independent senators Nick Xenophon and Steve Fielding remain unwilling to pass the Rudd Government's new Fair Work bill unless Workplace Relations Minister Julia Gillard gives way on the threshold under which small businesses are exempt from unfair dismissal ...

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Gillard holds firm on unfair dismissal
Tuesday, 17 March 2009
Federal Workplace Relations Minister Julia Gillard is holding firm on the threshold under which small businesses are exempt from unfair dismissal laws, saying she will not increase the level from 15 staff to 20 full-time equivalents.  ...

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Employer groups step up attacks over IR
Monday, 16 March 2009
Key employer group the Australian Industry Group has stepped up its attack on the Rudd Government's Fair Work bill, writing to independent senators Nick Xenophon and Steve Fielding to press them for amendments to the laws.  ...

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BREAKING NEWS: Govt cuts stimulus package cash handouts
Thursday, 12 February 2009
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.  ...

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Government will negotiate on stimulus package, Rio Tinto in Chinese deal, shares gain ground: Economy roundup
Thursday, 12 February 2009
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.  ...

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Senate demands changes to stimulus package as vote looms
Wednesday, 11 February 2009
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.  ...

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Treasury boss backs Rudd Government’s stimulus package
Friday, 06 February 2009
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.  ...

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Turnbull says Opposition will block stimulus package
Wednesday, 04 February 2009
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 ...

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Car tax finally passes the senate with plenty of amendments
Wednesday, 24 September 2008
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%.  ...

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Unit pricing proposal before Senate
Thursday, 15 May 2008
Family First leader, Steve Fielding, will introduce a proposal today in the Senate to make it compulsory for supermarkets to display unit pricing on groceries. Unit pricing means that in addition to the price of the product, the price for a particular unit ...

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Six month reprieve for AWAs?
Monday, 11 February 2008
It looks increasingly likely AWAs will be available to employers and employees at least until 30 June after Family First Senator Steve Fielding expressed concern about scrapping the agreements. Fielding has reportedly called for a Senate inquiry into legislation ...

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Sharemarkets rally after horror day… Franchise founders' pay day… SME confidence on a high… Petrol independents call for reform… Government rejects Fielding bill… Roger May pleads guilty…
Thursday, 02 August 2007
Sharemarkets rally after horror day Franchise founders’ pay day SME confidence on a high Petrol independents call for reform Government rejects Fielding bill Roger May pleads guilty Sharemarkets rally after horror day Australian markets have staged something ...

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