The 'zombie' agreements and 'systemic' wage theft workers say are robbing them of a fair go

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Top Stories The 'zombie' agreements and 'systemic' wage theft workers say are robbing them of a fair go When international student Carla asked why she hadn't been paid, she was sacked. A parliamentary committee says wage theft in Australia is widespread. 'Biggest economic door in the world' opens between Australia and India, Morrison says An historic trade agreement, celebrated as a way for Australia to reduce its reliance on China, is signed with India. He ran his air conditioner all through Perth's record-breaking summer. The bill? Just $35 a month When Carlos Acuna moved to Perth from Seattle, he was surprised by how inefficient it was to cool and heat Australian houses, so using passive house technology he built his family a more comfortable home. What happens to Will Smith now that he's resigned from Oscars membership? Will Smith is the first person ever to voluntarily leave the prestigious Hollywood organisation. With disciplinary action from the Academy still on the way, is his film career over? Morrison and Perrottet intervene after months of infighting to choose candidates for nine NSW seats The Liberal federal executive has stepped in to make selections for nine seats in NSW after months of internal brawling with their state counterparts which has culminated in an ongoing court battle. Zelenskyy warns of landmines in territory left by withdrawing Russian troops — as it happened Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns dangers remain even in areas of the country where Russian troops have withdrawn, accusing the invaders of laying mines in houses, equipment and even the bodies of the dead. 'Let people stay in vacant buildings': Flood-hit regions already had a housing crisis. Now it's worse Before the first drop of rain fell on the former Queensland gold-rush town of Gympie in late February, those hunting for a home were becoming desperate. Now they're in crisis. Some North Coast flood victims may be able to return home this weekend, but many challenges remain Some of the estimated 20,000 people impacted by this week's flooding on the NSW North Coast may be able to start returning home, but nine evacuation orders remain in place and some areas are not safe for people. Australians on low incomes say the new one-off cost-of-living payment is 'like getting kicked while you're down' This week's budget included a new one-off payment to help with the rising cost of living. Australians on low incomes feel it won't help them in the long term. Two speeches, two very different agendas — so which one will reach voters? Scott Morrison has his "plan for the future". And he is sticking firmly to it, confident that economic management remains a trump card that will always get the Coalition home, despite everything, writes Laura Tingle.   Download the ABC News app Available on Android and Apple devices The ABC NEWS app makes it easier for you to stay up to date with the latest news and information from Australia's most trusted news source.   Follow Us     The ABC sent this message to bryanrini294.nashjensk@blogger.com these details are included to help provide assurance that this is a genuine email from ABC. Any personal details and data acquired by the ABC from your participation in any ABC Online Services will be used only in accordance with the ABC's Privacy Policy. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced.     © 2022 Australian Broadcasting Corporation ABC, ABN 52 429 278 345. 700 Harris St Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia.   Unsubscribe from this Newsletter | Discover other Newsletters | Privacy