Prime Minister Scott Morrison has stepped up the pressure on states and territories to open up their economies once full Covid-19 vaccination rates reach 70 to 80 per cent.
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Employers should seek legal advice if they wish to make coronavirus vaccinations mandatory in their workplace, according to updated advice issued by the Fair Work Ombudsman.
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison has resisted calls for mandatory vaccination for Covid-19, stressing that the rule of law provided employers to give “reasonable directions” for staff in particular workplaces to be vaccinated.
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Australia’s two largest capital cities have continued to lose population during Covid-19, according to internal migration figures for the March 2021 quarter.
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Less than 12 months from the next Federal Election, Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese has removed major Labor commitments to reform tax treatment of capital gains and negative gearing.
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If you like to promote Australia as a free enterprise state, free of government patronage of business, think again.
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With NSW, Victoria and South Australia under Covid-19 restrictions, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has again rejected calls to re-introduce the JobKeeper scheme.
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New South Wales’ prolonged Covid-19 restrictions have prompted the Federal Government to extend its support package for affected businesses and workers.
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National Cabinet of Federal, State and Territory leaders have agreed to reduce the number of international arrivals by 50 per cent, down from the present weekly cap of 6,370 arrivals.
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Covid-19 has delivered a severe jolt to Australia’s economic and population growth prospects, according to the latest Intergenerational Report released by Federal Treasury.
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Federal Industry, Science and Technology Minister Christian Porter has released Australia’s first artificial intelligence (AI) action plan, outlining four priority areas for the development and adoption of AI technologies.
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison has revealed details of a proposed free trade agreement with the United Kingdom, promising cheaper imports and greater access for Australian agricultural products.
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Ahead of his European meetings with world leaders, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has underlined the importance of the development of supply chains for critical technologies.
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Workers affected by Victoria’s latest Covid-19 outbreak can apply for a special temporary disaster payment of up to $500 per week, provided by the Federal Government.
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Ahead of Victoria declaring a seven-day lockdown to suppress the latest coronavirus outbreak, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has promoted a ‘vaccine passport’ to facilitate future interstate travel.
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Victoria has delivered a 2021-22 State Budget that forecasts a budget deficit of $11.6 billion and steadily rising public debt levels over the next four years.
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Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is banking on continued economic growth and falling unemployment to further slash his Budget deficit in 2021-22.
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Post-Covid 19, as in the post War years, another rush of immigration might be needed if Australia is to fill its skills shortages in critical industries and pursue sustainable economic growth.
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Ahead of the May 11 Budget, the Federal Government has announced an investment of more than $1 billion in its digital economy strategy.
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