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Monday, October 26

Hasty crisis lawmaking leaves landlords in the lurch

The quick introduction of laws to protect residential and commercial tenants during the COVID-19 crisis has left landlords with the rough end of the deal, argues Morry Bailes.

Uni cheating services threatened with jail

Cheats who take exams or write essays on behalf of university students could be jailed for two years under a Morrison government proposal.

CFMEU members marched in Adelaide in October to call for SA industrial manslaughter laws. Photo: AAP/Kelly Barnes

Industrial manslaughter law passed in NT

Industrial manslaughter legislation has been passed in the Northern Territory parliament, with businesses now facing penalties for a workplace deaths if found to be reckless or negligent.

SA Senators set to help Govt pass union crackdown laws

The government appears set to secure Senate support this week for tough legislation to crack down on bad behaviour in the union movement, after the near finalisation of an agreement with Centre Alliance for several significant changes.

Public interest whistleblowers deserve protection

As public hearings begin today into press freedom following police raids on journalists for reporting leaked material, the spotlight also needs to shine on whistleblowers who expose, in the public interest, practices that authorities prefer hidden, argues A J Brown.