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Wage suppression ‘Time Bomb’ costs Australians $100 billion in super savings

Wage suppression strategies and the termination of enterprise agreements could cost Australian’s $100 billion in lost retirement savings, according to a report from the Centre for Future Work. The report estimates that superannuation balances could be cut by $30,000 to $270,000 for a 40-year-old worker subjected to one of the eight wage suppression strategies, such […]

Rebecca Thacker · 2 min
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Rio Tinto targets passive job seekers with LinkedIn Recruiter

LinkedIn has inked a deal with Rio Tinto to use LinkedIn Recruiter to find and hire new employees, with Rio Tinto promoting job opportunities with the company through LinkedIn’s professional network.

David Olsen · 2 min
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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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WA Premier’s royalties deal with BHP and Rio mocks RSPT

Western Australian Premier Colin Barnett has reached agreement with BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto over increased iron ore royalties, mocking Kevin Rudd’s proposed RSPT.

David Olsen · 2 min
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Rio Tinto in ASIC’s sights after Stern Hu verdict

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has revealed it will begin its investigations against mining company Rio Tinto after Stern Hu and three others were found guilty of taking bribes and obtaining trade secrets last month.

David Olsen · 2 min