Weak wages: They know they can get away with it
On the day Labor’s Fair Work Act became law, right-wing media went into meltdown about ‘’unsustainable’’ wage claims. They could not have been more wrong.
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Yes, it's illegal for employers to ask women this question ...
Just to be clear: In Australia, it is unlawful for employers to quiz female employees about their intentions to have children.
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Wall Street rallies on jobs report
The Dow has risen to its eighth straight record closing high.
Toyota, Mazda to open joint US factory
Toyota and Mazda have agreed to buy stakes in each other and jointly build a $US1.6 billion ($2 billion) factory in the United States.
When it comes to electricity, the joke's on us
Most of us would need hundred of dollars per year to change electricity suppliers.
The six charts that prove why workers are feeling the pinch
Australians love to whinge about the cost of living. But they might finally have a point, writes Jessica Irvine.
Dow ends at eighth record high
The Dow Jones ended at its eighth straight record high, paced by gains in JPMorgan Chase and other banks.
‘It makes you feel not valued’: How wage cuts broke Sahar
Feeling the pinch? You're not alone. In real terms, Australian workers are being paid less now than in 2009. As house and energy prices skyrocket, our fabled standard of living is under attack.
'Pharma bro' Shkreli convicted of securities fraud
Former drug company executive Martin Shkreli has been convicted of securities fraud.
US data bolsters Fed tightening case
US employers hired more workers than expected in July and raised their wages, signs of labour market tightness.
Trump goes to war against Spanish olives
President Donald Trump's latest trade policy means war for Spanish olive producers.
Don't wish too hard. We've got the low wage growth we sought
The incoming Coalition government wanted low wage growth, badly.
Eleven already jailed over CBA money laundering syndicates
Two men recently jailed over a $2 million money laundering plot using a "cuckoo smurfing'' scam are among 11 people already jailed as part of criminal syndicates caught exploiting Commonwealth Bank accounts to wash money.
Trump trade dead, but corporate earnings fragile
Trump trade dead, long live McDonald's
Jobs being taken by robots? Where's your evidence
One problem to remember before we work ourselves into a complete tizz over the War on Wages.
Life's too short: Why we pay the mug's power bill
The major power companies' default mode is to treat loyal, long-term customers as complete mugs. You can ask for discounts, but it's finding the best deal where the pursuit of cheaper power becomes complicated.
Qantas flights return to Sydney after separate issues
Two Qantas flights have returned to Sydney after they suffered separate issues on international routes.
Big union attacks 'reprehensible' shoppies wage deals
Australia's biggest union, the nurses' federation, has condemned the "reprehensible conduct" of the 'Shoppies' union over sweet-heart deals that left hundreds of thousands of workers underpaid
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CBA headline the reporting calendar
With demand for JPY and bonds increasing, can earnings from Australia's biggest market weight play a stronger influence on the ASX 200? This video was produced in commercial partnership between Fairfax Media and IG Markets.
Find super boring? Follow this checklist, then relax
The superannuation industry often talks about the challenge of getting young people "engaged" with their super.
CBA scandal syndicate linked to the huge ice haul
Money laundering syndicates linked to the CBA compliance scandal worked with drug smugglers who imported ice worth $315 million in 2015.
Tabcorp all in on Tatts merger despite mounting costs
Australian betting giant Tabcorp has been dragged into a net loss after spending $54 million in costs related to its proposed merger with Tatts, but the company claims the investment will pay off for shareholders.
CBA weighs, but ASX ends week higher
A large slump in CBA held the sharemarket back, but the ASX still managed to end the first week of earnings season slightly higher.
Growing calls for a bank royal commission
When Ian Narev presents the Commonwealth Bank's full-year financial results next Wednesday he will need to be careful answering questions about serious allegations it breached money-laundering and terrorism finance laws.
Crown profits slump as VIP business almost halves
James Packer's Crown Resorts is reconsidering its long-running business of luring wealthy foreign high-rollers to Australian casinos.
Gap stores to close in Australia after Oroton pulls pin
American fashion retailer Gap will shut its doors in Australia within the next six months.
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ASX winners and losers - a snapshot
The stand out listings traded on the ASX captured at key moments through the day, as indicated by the time stamp in the video.
Building giant tripped up as results turn up on Google
Property giant Lendlease has accidentally released its full-year financial results three weeks ahead of schedule.
Markets Live: CBA hit by laundering claims
A slump in the ASX's biggest stock weighs but the market has fought back from early lows, while Lend Lease jumps on an 'inadvertent' earnings release.
'Hugely disappointing': Big three energy retailers drop fixed rate plan
All of the big three energy retailers have dropped their fixed-rate electricity plans in the aftermath of 17 per cent price hikes.
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Jacqui Walshe runs a $300 million travel business you've never heard of
Delta, South Africa Airways, Abu Dhabi and New York City are just some of the Walshe Group's clients.
Will you pay more for extra safety measures?
Companies need to be better prepared when terror risks rise.