Perry Kouroumblis has been extradited over the alleged killings of two women in 1977. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA super fund heavyweight’s partnerships with the embattled construction union CFMEU may not have been in the best interests of its 900,000 members, a review has concluded, according to the Australian Associated Press.Cbus, which is chaired by former treasurer Wayne Swan, released an independent review of its governance and board members yesterday, instigated amid heavy scrutiny of the CFMEU’s construction arm.This is not to question intent or whether ultimately decisions are in the best financial interests of members or not. It’s just that the documentation, systems and processes do not allow for that decision to be concluded clearly.Transport is a significant and unavoidable expense, and rising transport expenditure is also one of the key drivers of inflation. Governments at all levels must consider these cost pressures when formulating policy. Continue reading…
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Author : Martin Farrer
Publish date : 2024-12-03 20:00:00
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