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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S CONSTRUCTION CRISIS CONTINUES

November 01, 2019

The construction industry remains in crisis as building certifiers around the country are unable to get professional indemnity insurance.

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MINISTER CASH FULL OF HOT AIR WHEN IT COMES TO YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT

October 31, 2019

The Morrison Government’s Employment Minister is all talk and no action when it comes to addressing youth unemployment.

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LABOR WELCOMES SUPPLY CHAIN FINANCE REVIEW – BUT WHERE’S CASH?

October 30, 2019

Following Minister Cash’s refusal last week in Senate Estimates to commit to asking the Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman to commence a review into supply chain finance, Labor welcomes today’s announcement by the Ombudsman of a review.

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COALITION DELAY COSTING AUSSIE DRIVERS BIG BUCKS (1)

October 30, 2019

Labor welcomes the Government's belated commitment to a mandatory scheme that would require car manufacturers to share technical information with independent mechanics, but holds concerns over the scope and timing of implementation.

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MORRISON GOVERNMENT INACTION COULD COST TRADIES, SMALL BUSINESS AND ECONOMY $14.5 MILLION PER DAY

October 29, 2019

Each day the Morrison Government fails to act on the issue of dodgy directors  and developer rip offs, it could be costing tradies, small business and the economy around $14.5 million per day.

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GOVERNMENT LACKS COORDINATED APPROACH ON PASSENGER VEHICLES

October 28, 2019

The Department of Industry, Innovation and Science is in the dark over the progress of a mandatory scheme that would require car manufacturers to share technical information with independent mechanics.

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