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A Senate bill to scrap Scope 3 emissions reporting The Liberals and Nationals said on 13 October 2026 that they would introduce the Treasury Laws Amendment (Scrapping Scope 3) Bill 2026 in the Senate. The bill would end mandatory Scope
Australian lemon growers have been given an easier path into South Korea, with Korean quarantine officers no longer required to inspect fruit in Australia before it ships. Agriculture Minister Julie Collins announced the change on 16 October 2026, saying it
A nightlife revival is on Sydney City Council’s mind as it eyes creating 20-plus late dining, live music and drinking precincts. And it is seeking public feedback on its plans. Council says about 5000 businesses should benefit from their proposal
What the Fair Work Commission approved A new Mastermyne enterprise agreement for coal industry workers in New South Wales has been approved by the Fair Work Commission. Commissioner Sloan approved the Mastermyne Strata Consolidation NSW Enterprise Agreement 2026 in Sydney
Businesses that store hazardous materials in South Australia need a licence from SafeWork SA once they hold more than set amounts of LPG, flammable liquids, or toxic and corrosive substances. Annual fees run from $129 to $11,483, depending on the
11,918 regional apprentices are already in The Key Apprenticeship Program has signed up 11,918 new apprentices in regional Australia in 14 months, Minister for Skills and Training Andrew Giles and Lisa Chesters said in a joint media release on 6
Building apprentices get $10,000, employers $5,000 Skills and Training Minister Andrew Giles said at a doorstop interview in Bendigo on 5 October 2026 that building apprentices receive $10,000, paid in five instalments, while their employer receives $5,000 to cover the
James Lane and Vuly pay $59,400 over Black Friday sale claims The ACCC says furniture retailer James Lane and children’s play equipment retailer Vuly have paid a combined $59,400 in penalties after being issued with infringement notices over allegedly misleading
Bell Bay Aluminium gets a five-year lifeline The Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, announced a five-year guarantee that will keep the Bell Bay Aluminium smelter operating through to the end of 2031. The announcement on 1 October 2026 was made together
What the MyFWC portal will handle The Fair Work Commission is broadening the scope of its MyFWC portal so that dismissal cases can be managed entirely through the web platform, from the moment a claim is lodged through to the
