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'We thought we were the safest place on earth': how Tasmania's COVID-19 outbreak unfolded
The Tasmanian government faces calls for an official probe into the coronavirus outbreak in the state's north-west, which forced the closure of two hospitals in Burnie, leaving 40 heavily pregnant women with nowhere to give birth in the region.
- by Dana McCauley
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Fair Work open to extending wage repayments as coronavirus bites
While wage underpayment remains a key issue, Fair Work Ombudsman Sandra Parker says its focus has shifted to helping business and workers through the coronavirus crisis.
- by Nick Bonyhady
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Coronavirus pandemic
As Australia self-isolates from the world, economic recovery hangs in the balance
More than half the nation’s population growth since 2005 has come from overseas migration, and the skilled program has been the dominant driver of the economy for the past decade.
- by George Megalogenis
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The Turnbull Memoir
Downer raised Russia concerns at US embassy without government approval
The former foreign minister acted alone according to a new memoir by former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull.
- by David Crowe
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The Turnbull Memoir
'I was caught up in a degrading and corrupt parody of democracy'
In his new book, Malcolm Turnbull details the events of the Liberal leadership coup that resulted in his treasurer Scott Morrison taking the prime ministership.
- by Malcolm Turnbull
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Bushfires
'Massive' funding boost needed to stop animal extinctions
Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley said her commitment to increase spending beyond the Morrison government's initial $50 million wildlife recovery fund had "not changed one iota".
- by Mike Foley
Coronavirus pandemic
'Start with voluntary and see how we go': Push for more Australians to use COVID-19 tracing app
Deputy Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly says the coronavirus tracing app being developed by the national cabinet will be key to containing the virus, as the federal government ramps up its campaign for Australians to agree to have their movements logged.
- by Dana McCauley
Coronavirus pandemic
Morrison flags company tax cuts, IR reform as key to COVID-19 economic recovery
The Prime Minister has warned the economy will be "hit by a truck" by the coronavirus and promised to fast-track infrastructure projects and an aggressive pro-business investment strategy to help the budget claw its way back.
- by Rob Harris and Shane Wright
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Coronavirus pandemic
APRA chair asked to examine super ad spending
The financial services regulator has been asked to scrutinise superannuation funds' spending on a new advertising campaign that includes the pros and cons of withdrawing retirement savings during the coronavirus pandemic.
- by Jennifer Duke and Charlotte Grieve