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Perth’s billion-dollar train deal linked to exploited Uighur workers in China We’re sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. Dismiss Normal text size Advertisement A billion-dollar train deal between Western Australia and manufacturing giant Alstom is the latest government contract in Australia to face scrutiny for its use of Chinese suppliers linked to exploited Uighur workers. It comes weeks after revelations Melbourne’s transport authority advised the Victo...

Coalition facing growing pressure – including from own MPs – to join international efforts to curb modern slavery

‘The biggest reforms’ since compulsory super was introduced will ‘staple’ workers to a fund and allow for easier comparisons

Defence experts say the cancellation of the troubled $90 billion Future Submarine Program is unlikely, despite extensive delays ...

Independent Senator Rex Patrick has labelled the Department of Defence’s management of the navy’s submarine program “a mess” and says the decision to remove competitive tension has come at a severe economic cost. All six of the navy’s Collins-class submarines will undergo a $10 billion rebuild with the introduction of first of 12 new French Attack-class submarines now scheduled for 2035. Although “absolutely necessary”, Senator Patrick says Australia’s “strange relationship�...

Lending for new South Australian owner-occupier loans is at the highest level since ABS records began in 2003, with a consumer advocate warning of a pending “perfect storm” for borrowers.

Tax agent H&R Blocks chief executive Brodie Dixon has issued a warning for consumers who spend too much on Afterpay. Buy now, pay later apps can damage someones credit score.

Michelle Grattan discusses FOI law and Australia's submarine program with independent senator Rex Patrick

The government’s decision to drop the ‘veto power’ in the super reform package came after Barnaby Joyce revealed he and others had “a real problem” with it.

In developing this plan, ANSTO had the option of choosing a different process. They had the option of disposing of the wastes from O.P.A.L. to the USA, providing a cheaper alternative for ANSTO: Australia's nuclear waste policy shambles https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/australias-nuclear-waste-policy-shambles,15146B  2 June 2021 The Government is scrambling to figure out a solution to Australia's nuclear waste problem with a new&hellip...