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GOVERNMENT’S TALKING POINTS EXPOSE THEIR HYPOCRISY REGARDING SMALL BUSINESS

October 14, 2019

In an embarrassing mistake this morning, the government’s talking points were sent to the media and they expose this government trying to spin the message that they have the interests of small business at heart, when their actions show the complete opposite.

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LAUNCH OF THE AUSTRALIAN BRAIN INITIATIVE STRATEGIC BUSINESS CASE

October 14, 2019

LAUNCH OF THE AUSTRALIAN BRAIN INITIATIVE STRATEGIC BUSINESS CASE CANBERRA MONDAY, 14 OCTOBER 2019

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DOES THE MORRISON GOVERNMENT SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS?

October 10, 2019

Reports today raise concerns about the increasing prevalence of ‘reverse factoring’ – a payment process that is harming small businesses – and calls into questions the Morrison Government’s stance on this damaging issue.

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SPEECH-JOBS AUSTRALIA – UNDERSTANDING MENTAL HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE MELBOURNE THURSDAY, 10 OCT...

October 10, 2019

UNDERSTANDING MENTAL HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE

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CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY CONTRACTS AGAIN

October 07, 2019

The construction industry has faced another steep decline for the 13th consecutive month, under the Morrison Liberal Government and yet they have no plan whatsoever to deal with the significant structural issues facing the industry.

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CSIRO JOBS AND RESEARCH UNDER THREAT BY STAFFING CAP

October 04, 2019

Labor is concerned that the Morrison Government’s cap on public sector staffing numbers is hurting the CSIRO and undermining its role in advancing science and innovation.

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WE'LL PUT PEOPLE FIRST