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politics June 6, 2020
With the government set to refund $721 million over the robo-debt fiasco, the scheme’s early critics are feeling vindicated. And the damage in cash terms could be far worse following a class action trial set to begin next month.
law & crime June 6, 2020
Calls for journalist protections
A year on from AFP raids on the ABC and a News Corp journalist, the government is being asked to ensure the right of the media to protect sources.
economy June 6, 2020
While Josh Frydenberg admits Australia has slid into its first recession in 29 years, he maintains government stimulus can spark a recovery.
environment May 30, 2020
Bushfire hearings spotlight climate change
Experts called during the opening week of the bushfires royal commission warned the Black Summer will not be an isolated event.
economy May 30, 2020
Economic fallout of the $60b JobKeeper error
As the government tries to justify how its JobKeeper forecast was out by $60 billion, two economists who questioned the initial figures explain what might be next for Australia’s economy.
health May 23, 2020
Exclusive: Gov’s $5.8m aged-care app offers ‘no duty of care’
An Uber-like app that matches aged-care facilities with casual workers has won a government contract despite questions over what it provides.
economy May 23, 2020
Failings in foreign investment oversight
Amid escalating trade tensions with China, questions are being raised about the proper scrutiny of foreign investment in Australia.
ir May 23, 2020
Finding agreement on economic fix
While Scott Morrison drops hints about a deal with the unions to boost Australia’s economy, the unions say a modern Prices and Incomes Accord is not on the table. But one of the original scheme’s architects, former ACTU boss Bill Kelty, has a plan of his own.
health May 16, 2020
Aspen Medical’s Covid-19 contracts
The awarding of $57 million in coronavirus-related contracts to the for-profit healthcare provider Aspen Medical is raising questions about state and federal governments’ continued willingness to outsource what were once public-led health responses.
immigration May 16, 2020
While the Covid-19 lockdown has affected us all, none have been as profoundly impacted as the migrant workers living in Australia with few protections – if any at all. Illustrations by Tia Kass.
law & crime May 16, 2020
Dutton pushing for new ASIO powers
Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton seeks to allow the agency to plant surveillance devices with no warrant, among a raft of sweeping changes.
