The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has accused supermarket giant Coles of underpaying staff by over $115 million over the past three years. FWO has launched legal proceedings against the chain in Federal Court. Between 2017 and 2020, FWO claims Coles underpaid 7,812 employees. The total losses incurred by the underpayments are estimated to be $115.2…
The controversial Victorian pandemic legislation that would allow officials to impose health orders under pandemic conditions has passed the upper house. The legislation became the subject of widespread criticism, with thousands of people gathering outside state parliament to protest the bill. After weeks in the spotlight, Victoria’s Public Health and Wellbeing Amendment (Pandemic Management) Bill…
US Vice President Kamala Harris has suggested there is a need to establish global space norms to avoid repeat events like Russia’s “irresponsible” anti-missile test last month. The anti-missile test resulted in masses of hazardous space debris being scattered across the atmosphere. In November, Russia initiated a controversial anti-missile test, blowing up a satellite and…
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has told Parliament on its final sitting day that Education Minister Alan Tudge has stood aside pending investigations into his affair with former Liberal staffer Rachelle Miller. Ms Miller, who previously worked as a senior media adviser, made a statement today alleging Mr Tudge had been “abusive” during their 2017 relationship.…
Former Liberal staffer Rachelle Miller has alleged in a statement that Education Minister Alan Tudge was “abusive” throughout their 2017 affair. Ms Miller, who previously worked as a senior media adviser, now calls for Mr Tudge to be held accountable for how he treated her during their relationship. In a statement at Parliament House this…
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has announced they will suspend tournaments in China in light of concerns regarding the wellbeing of tennis player Peng Shuai. Peng, 35, has not been seen in public since she levied allegations of sexual assault against a former high-ranking official in early November. Peng, a former doubles world number 1…
The Morrison Government will launch a parliamentary inquiry into the conduct of major tech companies and identify any needs for new legislation. The announcement is another step taken by the Morrison Government to make legislative changes to the abilities and influence of social media companies. Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced this morning an inquiry would…
The volatile world of cryptocurrency has taken yet another turn, with the second-largest coin, Ethereum, on the rise. Ethereum has just surpassed 50 per cent of bitcoin’s market cap. Note: All prices are expressed in AUD. When it comes to cryptocurrency, no coin has ever approached the popularity, value, and prevalence of bitcoin. The foremost…
After Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai accused a former high-ranking government official of sexual assault in early November, she vanished from the public eye. The 35-year-old was ranked the world number 1 doubles player in 2014. The Post On November 2, Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai posted to the popular Chinese social media platform Weibo.…
The trial of Ghislaine Maxwell, an associate of deceased financier and alleged sexual abuser Epstein, is underway this week. Maxwell has pleaded not guilty to eight counts related sex trafficking, among other charges including perjury. Content Warning: This article details allegations of sexual abuse. 18 months after she was arrested, British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell is…