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Economy ◆
AWU backs carbon tax, promises to name businesses who sack workers
The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) has placed its support behind Julia Gillard’s carbon tax, saying in a meeting yesterday no jobs need to be lost as a result of the scheme.
Lorna Brett · 2 min
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Economy ◆
Gillard backflip on RSPT gets support from unions and miners
BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto and Xstrata as well as the Australian Workers Union (AWU) are pleased with plans to replace the Resource Super Profits Tax with a Mineral Resource Rent Tax (MRRT).
David Olsen · 2 min
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Unions take Forgecast director to court for unpaid $2million
The AWU and AMWU are taking legal action against former company director of Forgecast Australia Pty Ltd over $2 million in unpaid entitlements.
David Olsen · 2 min