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ir December 7, 2024
Exclusive: CFMEU using illegal ‘no ticket’ rule
Concerns have been raised over the effectiveness of the CFMEU’s administrator, as the union continues to employ illegal ‘no ticket’ practices on sites and demand payments for sacked officials.
ir July 20, 2024
‘Everything was going wrong’: the white executive, the mine and the corruption referral
A chief executive’s plan to take a personal stake in a multimillion-dollar mining project has drawn attention to the running of one of Australia’s most remote land councils.
ir July 20, 2024
What’s next for the CFMEU after Setka’s chaotic exit?
The downfall of former CFMEU Victorian secretary John Setka has left the union in turmoil and the Labor Party in damage control – and they all saw it coming.
ir July 6, 2024
Inside the falling empire of CFMEU leader John Setka
Former and current union officials are frustrated with the empire building of CFMEU Victorian leader John Setka, who is still moulding it in his image just six months before he is due to step down.
technology June 29, 2024
Exclusive: BoM staff redirected to work for fossil fuel companies
The Bureau of Meteorology is facing internal dissent after it seconded forecasters from its overstretched aviation unit to provide contract services to mining companies.
ir June 22, 2024
Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s visit a study in neutrality
Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s visit to Australia was further evidence of the upswing in relations from the Morrison-era trough, but it highlighted limits to the relationship.
ir June 22, 2024
‘He rules with fear’: The power of CFMEU boss John Setka
As the head of the Victorian branch of the CFMEU prepares to step down in December, many of his current and former colleagues say his legacy is overshadowed by brutality and some question if he will ever really depart.
ir June 10, 2023
Landmark win in age discrimination case
Australia’s first successful age discrimination claim could be a lightning rod case for other workers to vindicate their rights.
resources January 7, 2023
Subpoenas reveal scale of Chevron’s Australian ambitions
Documents tabled in the US congress show Chevron plans to run its Gorgon gas plant in Western Australia until at least 2056, exploiting other companies’ transitions to cleaner energy.
ir December 17, 2022
Behind the scenes at the Australia India Institute
Australia’s leading India think tank, based at the University of Melbourne, is facing criticism over academic interference and pressure from the Indian government.
ir November 26, 2022
Ukraine’s next pitch to the world
Ukrainian leaders and activists say the US and allies must share blame for Russia’s aggression, and negotiation with Vladimir Putin would put the world further in jeopardy.
