Friday, November 4, 2016

Airtasker increases recommended hourly rates to above national minimum and other top stories.

  • Airtasker increases recommended hourly rates to above national minimum

    Gig economy website Airtasker has heavily revised its recommended hourly rate to exceed the national minimum wage of $17.70 an hour, following allegations on underpayment.The review follows the release of a Unions NSW report that highlighted recommended rates as low as $14.45 an hour after Airtasker had taken a 15 per cent cut for tasks such as cleaning and administration. More Business Videos Previous slide Next slide PwC CEO survey: Airtasker The impact of C..
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  • 'Island of despair': Australia intentionally torturing refugees on Nauru, says major Amnesty International report

    'Island of despair': Australia intentionally torturing refugees on Nauru, says major Amnesty International report
    The Australian government is responsible for the deliberate and systematic torture of refugees on Nauru and should be held accountable under international law, according to a major new report informed by unprecedented access to the secretive island.Amnesty International said it had interviewed 62 refugees and asylum seekers on Nauru, and more than a dozen current or former contract workers who delivered services on behalf of the Australian government, to compile a report it titled: Island of De..
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  • The 'Love or Leave Australia' party logo. Picture: Supplied

    The 'Love or Leave Australia' party logo. Picture: Supplied
    The ‘Love or Leave Australia’ party logo. Picture: SuppliedTHE founder of Australia’s newest and arguably most controversial political party wants the country’s compassion to “end at our borders”.The anti-Islam and anti-immigration Love Australia or Leave party — which boasts a logo of Australia containing the word “full” — was approved and registered by the Electoral Commission on Friday, seven months after it applied for registration.Party founder Kim Vuga, 48, who unsuccessfully ran for a Que..
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  • Opposition quizzes Brandis on whether Gleeson was consulted on anti-terror laws draft

    Opposition quizzes Brandis on whether Gleeson was consulted on anti-terror laws draft
    Opposition quizzes Brandis on whether Gleeson was consulted on anti-terror laws draft Updated October 18, 2016 00:03:48 The Federal Opposition is questioning Attorney-General George Brandis on whether the nation's second law officer was consulted on the final draft of anti-terror laws. Key points:George Brandis is locked in a public feud with Justin GleesonMr Gleeson alleges he was not consulted on final anti-terror legislationSenator Brandis accuses Labor of "playing ..
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  • Private Health Insurance Ombudsman report shows record complaints, driven by Medibank

    Private Health Insurance Ombudsman report shows record complaints, driven by Medibank
    For thousands of Australians, health insurance is causing anger, distress and frustration instead of providing the peace of mind the providers have long promised, with complaints hitting a record high.The Private Health Insurance Ombudsman received 4416 complaints in 2015-16, nearly double the number a decade ago, according to the Commonwealth Ombudsman's latest annual report. More Business Videos Previous slide Next slide Medibank accused of secret policy changes: ACCC..
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  • NSW Liberals are a 'closed shop': Abbott

    NSW Liberals are a 'closed shop': Abbott
    THE end-of-year distractions buzzing around Malcolm Turnbull include the trademark sledgehammer progress of Tony Abbott through public debate.Mr Abbott appears to be reminding the Prime Minister and the broad electorate he is still around, and doing it in a way which has not been helpful to the government.And he is in danger of wearing out his welcome in both sectors.Mr Abbott is in a clutch of Coalition identities of varying weight and influence — Eric Abetz, George Christensen, Kevin Andrews, ..
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  • Xenophon: no to Abbott's hate speech call

    Xenophon: no to Abbott's hate speech call
    Independent Senator Nick Xenophon and Tony Abbott at Parliament House in Canberra.Staff writers, wiresNews Corp Australia NetworkNICK Xenophon has issued a political smackdown to a suggestion made by Tony Abbott that his team may be considering a proposal to change racial discrimination laws.Mr Abbott has flagged support for a private bill to repeal part of racial discrimination laws, as the government again ruled out any changes.The former prime minister tweeted on Monday afternoon if the Nick ..
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  • CFMEU boss John Setka seeks stay on blackmail charges

    CFMEU boss John Setka seeks stay on blackmail charges
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  • $40m lotto dispute plays out in court

    $40m lotto dispute plays out in court
    Factory worker Brendan King had spent thousands of dollars on workplace lottery syndicates. But when his workmates finally hit the $40 million jackpot, the father of five was told he wouldn't receive the life-changing payout he'd been dreaming of. Mr King, who contributed to syndicates for about four years, says he is owed $2.7 million as one of 15 southwest Sydney factory employees who won a Powerball draw on May 5. A NSW Supreme Court has heard workers from the Prysmian factory at Liverpool c..
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  • Man, woman, two children and dog found dead in Davidson in Sydney's north

    Man, woman, two children and dog found dead in Davidson in Sydney's north
    A family of four were found dead at a house in Sydney's north on Monday morning in a scene described by police as "extremely confronting".Officers were called to an address on Sir Thomas Mitchell Drive in Davidson about 11.20am and found the bodies of Fernando Manrique, 44, his wife Maria Claudia Lutz, 43, and their two children - Martin, 10, and Elisa, 11, inside. More News Videos Previous slide Next slide Four found dead in Sydney home Family found dead in D..
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