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ShortForBob
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Go Albo.
www.abc.net.au
Gig economy and 'Uberisation' overhaul as Albanese government preps laws to change employment
New laws to change gig economy and set minimum wages could impact millions
After explosive growth in the gig economy, the government is set to introduce laws that will force minimum conditions for millions of flexible workers getting employment through apps.
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ShortForBob
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So, how broad should the Anti Corruption body's powers be?
Limited to investigating government officials, politicians and public servants etc OR include 3rd parties in it's scope?
(well done to the gov by getting this up so quickly)
www.abc.net.au
Days out from the likely release of the federal government's anti-corruption bill, some key crossbenchers are raising concerns it might not be given the level of power they are looking for.
Federal parliament will resume next week after a fortnight's delay due to the death of the Queen, and the government will use the sitting period to introduce the long-promised integrity commission legislation.
While details around the bill remain a secret for now, the government says it would establish a body with "broad powers" to tackle corruption both inside and around the federal government.
But key crossbenchers — including some the government might rely on in the Senate to support the bill — are concerned it could be hamstrung by tight definitions of who it can and cannot investigate.
Independent senator David Pocock and independent MP Helen Haines both argue the commission has to be able to investigate anybody undertaking any sort of dealing with the government.
It could emerge as a stumbling block as the government looks to have the bill legislated before the end of the year.
"The commission will operate independently of government and will have broad jurisdiction to investigate serious or systemic corruption across the Commonwealth public sector," he said.
"It will have the power to investigate ministers, parliamentarians and their staff, public servants, statutory office holders and contractors."
Some on the crossbench want the bill to go further than that, and cover any third party involved in federal politics.
Limited to investigating government officials, politicians and public servants etc OR include 3rd parties in it's scope?
(well done to the gov by getting this up so quickly)
Crossbench make 'crucial' demands ahead of release of federal anti-corruption bill
Federal parliament will resume next week and the government will use the sitting period to introduce the long-promised integrity commission legislation.
www.abc.net.au
Key points:
- The government says it will establish a body with "broad powers" to tackle corruption both inside and around the federal government
- Senator David Pocock says it is crucial the integrity commission has the power to investigate people who are not politicians
- The bill should adopt the definition taken on by bodies like the New South Wales ICAC, Anthony Whealy KC says
Federal parliament will resume next week after a fortnight's delay due to the death of the Queen, and the government will use the sitting period to introduce the long-promised integrity commission legislation.
While details around the bill remain a secret for now, the government says it would establish a body with "broad powers" to tackle corruption both inside and around the federal government.
But key crossbenchers — including some the government might rely on in the Senate to support the bill — are concerned it could be hamstrung by tight definitions of who it can and cannot investigate.
Independent senator David Pocock and independent MP Helen Haines both argue the commission has to be able to investigate anybody undertaking any sort of dealing with the government.
It could emerge as a stumbling block as the government looks to have the bill legislated before the end of the year.
How broad should the body's powers be?
In a recent speech, Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus spelled out who would be covered under the government's integrity bill."The commission will operate independently of government and will have broad jurisdiction to investigate serious or systemic corruption across the Commonwealth public sector," he said.
"It will have the power to investigate ministers, parliamentarians and their staff, public servants, statutory office holders and contractors."
Some on the crossbench want the bill to go further than that, and cover any third party involved in federal politics.
The Dark Knight
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Anna seriously has to go. The incompetent QLD Labor goverment and their pathetic management of youth justice is a disgrace.
Just a couple of the latest high profile youth crime incidents. On the news last night Anna implied that it was up to the parents not her goverment to control these teens.
www.brisbanetimes.com.au
www.abc.net.au
Just a couple of the latest high profile youth crime incidents. On the news last night Anna implied that it was up to the parents not her goverment to control these teens.
Ex-Matildas star the victim of attempted carjacking during radio interview
Elissia Carnavas was making her first appearance on Tuesday night in an intended weekly spot on SEN Radio’s The Global Game, when she suddenly began screaming repeatedly.
Motorcyclist dies after alleged hit and run with stolen car, four teens charged
Investigators say the motorcyclist was heading home from a social event and was turning right when the car allegedly crossed onto the wrong side of the road and tried to pass him "at speed".
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FinnFish
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Anna seriously has to go. The incompetent QLD Labor goverment and their pathetic management of youth justice is a disgrace.
Just a couple of the latest high profile youth crime incidents. On the news last night Anna implied that it was up to the parents not her goverment to control these teens.
Ex-Matildas star the victim of attempted carjacking during radio interview
Elissia Carnavas was making her first appearance on Tuesday night in an intended weekly spot on SEN Radio’s The Global Game, when she suddenly began screaming repeatedly.Motorcyclist dies after alleged hit and run with stolen car, four teens charged
Investigators say the motorcyclist was heading home from a social event and was turning right when the car allegedly crossed onto the wrong side of the road and tried to pass him "at speed".
Queenslanders aren't the sharpest tools in the shed. She'll get back in, likely with an increased majority.
The farcical BS out this morning is that Anna is going to make State power generation coal free by 2035. So we'll stop burning 10mt of thermal coal in Queensland for power generation but it's OK to send ~100mt of Queensland thermal coal overseas for power generation.
The Dark Knight
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Yep, Queenslanders are very special.
I don’t have an issue with the exporting. If we don’t export it, the buyer will still source it from elsewhere. Don’t be foolish to think that if we stop exporting it will make a difference when we don’t have exclusive supplies of the coal. It may even make it worse if the buyers have to source lower quality/more polluting coal.
Net result, nothing achieved, nothing gained.
We should be using our exports to help us pay for the transition to renewables.
I don’t have an issue with the exporting. If we don’t export it, the buyer will still source it from elsewhere. Don’t be foolish to think that if we stop exporting it will make a difference when we don’t have exclusive supplies of the coal. It may even make it worse if the buyers have to source lower quality/more polluting coal.
Net result, nothing achieved, nothing gained.
We should be using our exports to help us pay for the transition to renewables.
FinnFish
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Except making energy prices more expensive in the domestic market.
Fah Kiew Tu
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Meanwhile we see high quality and accountabiity from the Greens...
www.smh.com.au
Wonder who they'd put forward for a seat on the Voice, assuming it gets up?
FKT
Lidia Thorpe is a cyclone making landfall in the Greens
The controversial Greens senator for Victoria presents a diabolical problem for leader Adam Bandt and an existential dilemma for the party.
Wonder who they'd put forward for a seat on the Voice, assuming it gets up?
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Crikey. Meli, youve been on this for quite a bit. Are you simply reacting or do you have a message still?
Fah Kiew Tu
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She's never had a message, all she can manage is to C&P from other sites. Reflection and analysis, maybe not.
And since I'm on her secret ignore list, she can't see this observation...
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FinnFish
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So what will be the final cost blow out on this, not just the actual project but the transmission lines to connect it to the grid?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09...ro-queensland-renewable-energy-plan/101488110
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09...ro-queensland-renewable-energy-plan/101488110
00seven
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Has the "Voice" spoken to this?
FinnFish
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Anna is the Voice mate.
00seven
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All those pipes are going to destroy sacred sites. The “Voice” will stop all thatt
ShortForBob
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Is that you BB?
Sorry, I don't understand your language.
What is this that I've been on for quite a while? and am I simply reacting to what?
Do I still have a message about what or for whom??
Happy
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........And she's never built a steel boat with her own hands.....
ShortForBob
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I built a children's school playground once with my amazing community organizational talents.
The Dark Knight
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What a Dick…….
Queensland government shelves controversial land tax changes as treasurer defends policy
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09...nt-shelves-changes-after-opposition/101491332
Queensland government shelves controversial land tax changes as treasurer defends policy
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09...nt-shelves-changes-after-opposition/101491332
FinnFish
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Yeah, went down like a cup of cold sick with Albo and all the other States wouldn't play ball.
The bottom line is the Govt needs revenue as to pay for their projected $127 billion debt by 2024 and education and health in this State are fucking mess.
