In 2014 alone, more than 70 top executives of China’s state owned enterprises (SOEs) were investigated for corruption, as part of China’s anti-corruption campaign.
If this happened in western economies, corruption allegations would have sent the values of the affiliated firms south. But things are somewhat more complicated in China. If...
Fairfax-Ipsos' first poll of 2016 has the government ahead 52-48% on the two-party vote and Malcolm Turnbull leading Bill Shorten 64-19% as preferred prime minister.
While the numbers for the Coalition and Turnbull have notably come off since the honeymoon levels of the last Ipsos poll in November – then the two-party vote was 56-44% –...
Malcolm Turnbull had Saturday’s reshuffle forced on him by circumstances but he has used the opportunity to good advantage.
He had much more space to promote people than one would normally expect after such a short time as leader. Some was created in unfortunate ways, with scandals causing three casualties from his initial ministry; two...
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has unveiled tax changes that would tighten negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount, saving A$565 million over the forward estimates and $32.1 billion over a decade.
Under pressure to convincingly fund Labor’s spending promises, Shorten said the proposals would help fund health and education as well...
Power failures can occur quickly. The supply may be interrupted by bad weather, issues with the electricity network, damaged equipment or local construction work. This can be just a hassle for a fam...
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Create a Predictable Weekly Structure A consistent weekly routine can make study easier to manage when students are balancing several subjects. Chatswood tutoring can provide a fixed learning point a...
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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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Older homes have character, but many were built before today's ideas about moisture and airflow were...
The first few hours after an Instagram post goes live are worth paying close attention to. A massi...
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Upgrading your kitchen or improving your home's water quality requires specialised skills. When mana...
Maintaining a home's exterior in coastal Sydney requires regular attention to combat salt spray, mou...
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