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Industry warns ’small business can’t afford it’ after Albanese backs 5.1% minimum wage rise

Employers argue that excessive minimum pay increases will fuel inflation as unions call for ‘incredibly reasonable’ boost to meet cost of living pressures

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Coal class actions discontinued but question marks over other industries

End of coal class actions

Newcastle Herald

Businesses, industry groups call for visa process to be sped up, as skilled worker shortage stings

The federal government is promising that skilled migration will play a crucial role in alleviating extreme worker shortages, but industry groups and business owners remain frustrated, saying intake numbers and visa backlogs prove a lot more needs to be done.

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Hospitality industry calls for pay freeze for Australia’s lowest-paid workers

If minimum wage rises it’s ‘only a matter of time’ before cafes charge $7 for a coffee, employers say

The Guardian - AU

Inflation: another problem in the long list of issues Morrison won’t lead on

The budget says inflation will fall, even though the economy is strong and the government is giving handouts. Financial markets disagree.

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Treasurer delivers budget speech – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Coherent climate policy needed post-poll

The Australian Industry Group wants to see more coherent energy and climate policies introduced by the winner of the May federal election.

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