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Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has cleaned out the leadership of the corporate regulator and inserted a new guard, heralding a shift to a more business-friendly footing.

ABC to review potential underpayment of 1950 staff January 8, 2021 10:27 The ABC is conducting a review into whether approximately 1,950 of its staff were incorrectly paid, with the review coming just 6 months after the broadcaster paid out almost $12 million to underpaid casual workers. During a period stretching back as far as July of 2014, some staff who received a ‘buyout’ may have been paid a higher flat rate rather than the correct penalty rates and entitlements, while other staffers working under the ABC’s Band One classification may also have been underpaid. The comprehensive r...

Government workers' sick days have fallen by as much as 45 per cent during 2020 compared to last year. The sharp decline has prompted questions as to how Australian public servants managed to dodge illness and have better health than in previous years during a global pandemic. When responding to questions from Victorian Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie, the Department of Home Affairs said there was a 21 per cent decrease in sick days between March and October. Tourism Australia employees called in sick 45 per cent less in 2020 than they did last year (ad campaign pictured) Victorian Nationa...