Treasurer Wayne Swan has predicted that the economy is set to nosedive even further in the next few months as the backlash of the failing US and Asian economies hits Australia. Swan warned that the collapse of output amongst Australia’s major trading partners will have a dramatic impact on our economic growth. Growth in the […]
Calls from unions to ‘Buy Australia’ to stem job losses and save what’s left, has been dismissed by industry groups, claiming it won’t stop jobs from being cut. The Textile, Clothing and Footwear Union has urged the Federal Government to guarantee redundant workers full entitlements and suggested that people buy Australian goods to support local […]
The issue of paid maternity leave (or lack thereof) has been back in the news this week and I have to say, as a woman without kids, I have only just looked into what all the fuss is about. Surely a civilised, developed country like Australia has adequate paid maternity leave provisions? (I should remind […]
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