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The Prime Minister says the Government has “very, very significantly improved” its GP co-payment plan, by reducing the amount and shunting responsibility for collecting it onto GPs.

BHP splits, 'non-core' assets head South

BHP Billiton has given a few more details on its big split and spin-off deal.

Office bash OHS to avoid festive failure

WorkCover NSW wants to remind everyone to stay safe for the festive season.

Paper blamed for slow safety

The Master Builders Association (MBA) says paper might just be the biggest hindrance to safety on Australia building sites.

Safety spruiked in push for robot workers

The University of Sydney and Rio Tinto are extending their autonomous mining research partnership after several successful years.

Ex-judge to turn critical lens on new laws

A former Supreme Court judge has been named as Australia’s new national security monitor, tasked with reviewing a range of contentious policies.

Bribery backed by bosses every day

A new study says that not only is corruption not inhibited in many big businesses, it is actually a central strategy.

Ex-minister could keep roles, despite fines and bans

The Federal Court has disqualified and fined 5 former directors of Australian Property Custodian Holdings Ltd (APCHL) for breaching their directors’ duties and making an illegal related party payment of more than $30 million.

TAI takes LNP to task in more than three words

The head of The Australia Institute says perceived anti-LNP moves on state and federal levels show the party’s approach is not working.

UN's call highlights dark practice

A community services and welfare group has called on the Federal Government to stop torturing refugees and asylum seekers.

Veterans Affairs vote to fight EBA inaction

Staff at the Federal Department of Veterans' Affairs will take industrial action after voting in favour this week.

Hockey claims show cost of free trade

Treasurer Joe Hockey has strongly linked the end of subsidies to Australian car manufacturing with the securing of trade agreements with Asian nations.

New tech lets locals clasp bra of the future

Australian engineers are changing the world - one uncomfortable breast at a time.

New welfare scheme hits harder than before

There is a lot of concern around the Federal Government’s new jobs program for remote welfare recipients.

Play fight over toy pledge draws strong lines

An Australian campaign group has launched a ‘No Gender December’ pledge, asking parents to boycott toys that enforce gender stereotypes.

Asbestos case could open future floodgate

A mesothelioma victim is bringing a landmark legal case against the Commonwealth.

Conflict claims over Transport Minister's link

Conflict of interest claims around one state Transport Minister could become politically sticky, an analyst says.

Equal time could see FIFO suicide decline

Suggestions for ways to reduce the tragic rate of suicide among fly-in-fly-out workers have been included in a report following a West Australian Parliamentary.