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2013/06/19 05:48

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FORMER Liberal MP Michael Hodgman, AM, QC, has been remembered as a great Tasmanian, much loved and deeply respected for his intellect, passion and irrepressible sense of fun. The 74-year-old father...

2013/06/19 05:48

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2013/06/08 14:50

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Abbott's agenda

Complex man: Tony Abbott has worked hard to reform his controversial image. Photo: Andrew Meares Tony Abbott was a new Liberal backbencher in 1996 when Paul Keating said that when you change the...

2013/06/08 14:47

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How a transformed leader could change the nation

Complex individual: Abbott has worked hard to reform his ''Dr No'' image in recent months but his combative early years in public life continue to dog the Opposition Leader. Photo: Andrew Meares Tony...

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2013/06/06 21:55

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Unions chalk up a win in Fair Work changes

Lunchrooms will become the default location for union meetings and employers must help officials visit remote work sites under changes that passed Parliament on Thursday. Workplace Relations Minister...

2013/06/05 21:55

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Workplace bullying laws delayed until after poll

The launch of new powers to tackle workplace bullying will be delayed until after the election in a bid to ensure other work/life balance measures pass Federal Parliament. After a day in which both...

2013/06/03 23:05

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Abbott heeds lessons of WorkChoices

Divisive ... Despite some right-wing mythology, WorkChoices made no significant contribution to the unemployment rate. Photo: Jessica Shapiro It's a pleasure to begin with a John Stone moment. Yes,...

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2013/06/03 20:48

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UPDATE *** NBN asbestos fallout – toxic dust ever...

The national TV news bulletins last evening led with the NBN Telstra asbestos shock horror story. The Opposition is crying foul, the issue dominating Question Time in the House of Representatives and...

2013/06/03 04:55

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Penalties trade-off already available under Labor

Workers can already trade off penalty rates for non-monetary benefits, according to a watchdog's evidence that undercuts Labor's attacks on the Coalition's workplace policy. Workplace Relations...

2013/05/31 23:55

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Workplace bullies, and how to beat them

The engineer for a multinational company endured a torrent of abuse from a foul-mouthed boss who was no stranger to complaints about inappropriate office conduct. ''He had experiences like coming into...

2013/05/30 01:55

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Tweets spark Abetz tirade against ABC fact-checker

Liberal senator Eric Abetz has launched a tirade against the head of ABC's new fact-checking unit, accusing Russell Skelton of political partisanship. Senator Abetz questioned ABC boss Mark Scott...

2013/05/29 21:17

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German con Carlo Konstantin Kohl 'hid in Thailand...

THE German con who gave two Australian guards the slip at a Thai airport hid for 30 hours before managing to escape. The Bangkok Post reports that Airports of Thailand (AoT) chairman Sita Divari said...

2013/05/29 19:19

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ASIO hack claim no threat to China ties: Carr

Claims that Chinese hackers stole top secret blueprints of spy agency ASIO's new headquarters will not threaten Australia's new closer ties with the rising Asian nation, Foreign Minister Bob Carr...

2013/05/29 13:27

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ABC managing director Mark Scott defends fact-che...

ABC managing director Mark Scott defends fact-checking unit chief ABC managing director Mark Scott has defended the appointment of the journalist chosen to lead the corporation's new fact-checking...

2013/05/27 13:34

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Tory Shepherd: Religion should be left out of dec...

Religion should have no role in how our laws are formed, debated, passed. Science, evidence and reason should prevail, writes Tory Shepherd. GO ON, admit it. You think your religion is superior. If...

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