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Australia’s government eyes post-COVID labour reforms

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AUSTRALIA

This comes as the government prepares to resume efforts to overhaul workplace laws, arguing that these reforms are needed to revive the economy after COVID-19; Morrison has said…

Pandemic will not stop international climate action

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INTERNATIONAL

This has deprived social movements of opportunities to mobilise public opinion. However, a recent surge of major economies and businesses setting long-term ‘net zero’ emission…

As it considers regulation Canberra must also boost AI

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AUSTRALIA

Lack of a clear regulatory framework has been partially blamed for Australia’s relatively slow take-up of AI by the business sector. Although there is already a code of ethics for…

Coal sector may threaten Australia's emissions targets

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AUSTRALIA

Sited in Queensland and New South Wales, the four mines will collectively release some 1,250 million tonnes of carbon over their lifetimes, raising doubts about the Albanese…

Australia’s economy will recover slowly from COVID-19

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AUSTRALIA

Australia is battling COVID-19, which has necessitated social and economic lockdowns which have hit the economy. Parliament passed the budget measures on October 9, with little…

South-east Asian haze will pose corporate challenges

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

Although an annual regional problem, this year's haze is particularly severe, and implies growing risks for businesses and governance.

Australian private infrastructure funds need will grow

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AUSTRALIA

Australia's infrastructure situation.

Prospects for manufacturing in 2017

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PROSPECTS 2017

Prospects for manufacturing in 2017.

'Green' regulations will make extractives R&D leaders

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INTERNATIONAL

The impact of environmental regulations on the extractive sector.

Washington will get tougher with China in Asia

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US/ASEAN

The informal dialogue normally acts as a pressure valve for major powers in the Asia-Pacific, but this meeting perhaps unintentionally worsened US-China trade and security…