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Senator Claims TGA ‘Overriding’ Experts While Processing Vaccine Injury Claims
Senator Gerard Rennick—a long-time opponent of vaccination—says a ‘TGA whistleblower’ has told him that the Agency is turning down most vaccine injury claims.
Australians ‘Dumpster Diving,’ Growers Leaving the Industry as Supermarket Profits Rise
Some fruit and vegetable growers have not been given price rises in 15 years, causing young people to abandon the industry and risking future food shortages.
Australian Senate Passes Motion Calling for Inquiry Into Excess Mortality
While the motion doesn’t trigger a Senate inquiry, it is symbolic of rising concern among many politicians at rising excess mortality figures each year.
Greens Back the ‘Right of Workers to Disconnect After-Hours’ Amid Contentious IR Debate
The deal agreed today means Labor needs just one more vote to get its workplace relations laws passed.
Australia’s COVID-19 Response ‘Worst Ever Public Health Failing’: Inquiry
Several bodies, including the human rights commissioner, have called for a Royal Commission into the country’s response to the pandemic.
Commonwealth Bank to Pause Regional Branch Closures, but Says Customers Going Online Fast
A Senate inquiry is examining the impact 600 bank closures in regional communities have had since 2017.
