NBN Co has defended itself after the secretary of Prime Minister and Cabinet, Martin Parkinson, found that its chairman, Ziggy Switkowski, breached the pre-election caretaker conventions - despite a prior warning.
NBN Co says it acted to protect employee morale and restore their trust.
Parkinson, asked by opposition frontbencher Tony Burke to...
Both ACT-based seats in the federal parliament are held by Labor MPs.AAP/Mick TsikasAhead of polling day on July 2, our State of the states series takes stock of the key issues, seats and policies affecting the vote in each of Australia’s states and territories.
The Australian Capital Territory comprises just two House of Representatives...
Reform to Australia's bankruptcy period seeks to wipe its stigma. Image sourced from www.shutterstock.comThe proposed federal government changes to insolvency that reduce the bankruptcy period from three years to 12 months need to be questioned.
It has been argued the shortened default period will have the desired impact on encouraging...
This legal synthetic drug feels like you're taking an opioid but it lasts 24 hours.Abulic monkey/Flickr, CC BY-SAMethadone is a synthetic drug that acts like drugs derived from the opium poppy (“opioids”). It is well absorbed when swallowed in a single dose, lasting about 24 hours.
Methadone is used mainly to treat heroin dependence,...
For decades, the Australian trade and construction sector operated almost entirely on word-of-mouth recommendations and local community networks. Small business owners typically relied on local newspa...
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Introduction Visa decisions can shape employment, family life, study plans, travel, and future residence. A small omission can lead to delay, added expense, or refusal. Immigration lawyers assess l...
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Many industrial processes require moisture to be removed from compressed air, products or process materials before they move to the next stage. Excess moisture can affect equipment performance, produc...
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Effective communication helps teams stay organised, share ideas and keep track of important information. While digital tools are now common in many workplaces, a whiteboard continues to provide a simp...
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The Evolution of Sustainable Event Merchandise Event planning has undergone a massive transformation over the last decade. Gone are the days when organizers could hand out cheap, single use plastic...
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Flowers have a great power to speak when humans cannot express their feelings with right words. Flowers are the best gifts when you are celebrating a birthday or welcoming a newborn child into your fa...
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For a long time, you might have defaulted to overseas suppliers when sourcing fabricated metal components for a project. The unit price was lower on paper, and the maths seemed straightforward. That...
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Tariff escalations, supply chain fragility, geopolitical events, and the ongoing threat of cyber disruption have reshaped the risk environment facing Australian organisations. The problem is that ma...
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Starting out as an Uber driver in Melbourne is not as complicated as it sounds but getting the vehicle right is where most new drivers get stuck. Uber has strict requirements around vehicle age, condi...
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Did you know Australia consistently ranks among the world's highest ice cream-consuming countries? ...
Whilst Baby Boomers and Gen Xer’s typically finished school, got a job and moved out of home relativ...
The Australian home renovation market is experiencing unprecedented growth. The total value of thi...
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Sliding doors are a popular choice in modern homes due to their space-saving design and ability to...
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“Extraction facial” is one of those skincare terms people use as if it’s one standard treatment, b...
Not every patient responds to medicine in the same way. Age, allergies, dosage requirements and sw...
The mood of an event is shaped by more than the venue, food, music, or schedule. Entertainment can...