Politics
Federal
Builders hit out at 'outrageous' construction union pay push
The CFMMEU wants 5 per cent annual pay rises for construction workers in NSW, but the Victorian branch agreed to 3 per cent.
- by Nick Bonyhady
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Childcare
Victorian childcare centres to get fee help after lockdown decision
As the rest of the country shifts back to the old childcare funding model, Victorian centres will get extra help to survive another severe lockdown.
- by Fergus Hunter
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Alcohol
'Proven ineffective': Doctors urge stronger alcohol pregnancy warning labels
Doctors are calling on governments to resist alcohol industry pressure and adopt pregnancy warning labels they previously sent back for revision.
- by Dana McCauley
Editorial
Coronavirus pandemic
A terrible day for Victoria but decisive action had to be taken
The new and necessary lockdowns in Victoria are a stark reminder that coming to terms with this pandemic will take patience, co-operation and good leadership.
- The Herald's View
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Human rights
Labor calls for an Australian Magnitsky Act to target human rights abusers
Labor is calling for Australia to introduce its own Magnitsky Act to target human rights abusers after the United Kingdom unveiled its much-anticipated laws.
- by Anthony Galloway
Coronavirus pandemic
Federal Labor MPs question state government's public housing lockdown
Labor MPs Bill Shorten and Peter Khalil are concerned for the welfare of 3000 people locked down in Melbourne public housing towers.
- by Rob Harris
Australian recession
Victoria shutdown a threat to the economy as RBA holds record low rates
RBA governor Philip Lowe cautions of a "bumpy" recovery while holding official interest rates steady for another month.
- by Shane Wright
Coronavirus pandemic
RBA holds rates as consumers spend on groceries but not services
The Reserve Bank of Australia held rates at the record low level where they have been since late March.
- by Shane Wright
Industrial relations
Peace deal between Australia Post and union to protect posties
Under the agreement, Australia Post has guaranteed no workers will lose their jobs under the organisation's shake-up during the COVID-19 crisis.
- by Fergus Hunter
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