Politics
Federal
'Hugely disruptive': Combet accuses Liberal MPs of undermining super system
The Industry Super Australia chairman says their push for rule changes could put at risk $19.5 billion of planned infrastructure and property investment by industry super funds.
- by Jennifer Duke
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Byelection
Labor urging Eden-Monaro voters to send Liberals messages on JobKeeper
Labor will target uncertainty about JobKeeper as it ramps up campaigning in the final week of the Eden-Monaro byelection.
- by Rob Harris
News & current affairs
Last-minute reprieve: Government gives community TV station Channel 31 another year on the air
The channel said it may have gone under had the government forced it to go solely online in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic.
- by Nick Bonyhady
Harassment
Heydon firestorm sparks calls for action on sexual harassment report
The Sex Discrimination Commissioner handed the government 55 recommendations to help address sexual harassment at Australian workplaces in March.
- by Nick Bonyhady
Cyber security
'Offensive capability': $1.3b for new cyber spies to go after hackers
Australia will recruit 500 new spies to go after foreign hackers overseas and disrupt their attempts to launch cyber attacks on critical infrastructure.
- by Anthony Galloway
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Coronavirus pandemic
Saliva test missing about 13pc of COVID-19 infections, early studies show
Health experts have warned a new COVID-19 saliva test being rolled out in Victoria should be used only as a back-up for those who refuse a throat and nasal swab.
- by Dana McCauley
Industrial relations
Pandemic leave hangs in the balance as negotiations go to the wire
Millions of Australian workers may lose access to unpaid pandemic leave on Wednesday, with the existing workplace deal set to expire.
- by Nick Bonyhady
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University
Nationals issue warning on government's university funding overhaul
Frontbencher Andrew Gee says the junior Coalition partner will only support the proposed shake-up after addressing any concerns held by regional universities.
- by Fergus Hunter
Secrets of War
War crime inquiry must put an end to speculation, says Chester
Defence Personnel Minister says veterans will need mental health support following top military brass admission the Brereton Inquiry will make adverse findings.
- by Rob Harris and Nick McKenzie
Australian recession
Three million Australians cut spending as virus recession hits income
A survey by the ABS revealed the pandemic's economic impact will last longer, with many households unwilling to return to their pre-virus spending ways.
- by Shane Wright