Big Chinese companies have been on an overseas buying spree in recent years, spending more than US$1.6 trillion scooping up businesses, property and “trophy assets” like football clubs. But a directive from the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party puts some of this investment in Australia at risk. The
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The Australian Border Force (ABF) has identified a number of labour hire intermediaries involved in sourcing illegal labour and sending money derived from this exploitation offshore, following an Australia-wide Operation codenamed Bonasus. More than 225 people working in breach of their visa conditions were also located during the operation. Officers inspected almost
Read MoreThe Australian and Tasmanian Governments have today agreed to extend the Tasmanian Regional Forest Agreement (RFA) for a further two decades. Tasmania’s forests have long been the lifeblood of the state, providing jobs and economic opportunities to thousands. However protecting the state’s unique environment has always been important to ensure that Tasmania’s
Read MoreThe Bureau of Meteorology has released its first mid-month climate outlooks today—giving those making climate-sensitive decisions an early look at likely conditions ahead. The new mid-month outlooks, issued around the second Thursday of the month, provide a first look at whether it's likely to be wetter or drier and warmer or
Read MoreA prosperous future driven by exports beckons for Australia’s wine industry following the passage today of legislation reforming the Wine Equalisation Tax (WET) Rebate. The Minister for Revenue and Financial Services, the Hon Kelly O’Dwyer MP, said the Australian Government’s move to tighten eligibility for the rebate followed extensive consultation with
Read MoreThe McGowan Government has this week written to 74 Western Australian potato growers offering to return their share of more than $650,000 now available from settled legal actions. All Potato Marketing Corporation (PMC) funds, including those in a legal fund levied to pursue action against the Galati companies, were vested
Read MoreThe Coalition Government is finalising contracts with the six prawn farm businesses affected by the outbreak of White Spot disease in the Logan River area of Queensland, giving the green light for $20 million in financial assistance to flow. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Barnaby Joyce,
Read MoreThe Commonwealth has made a significant step towards achieving the remaining water recovery required under the Murray–Darling Basin Plan in the Condamine–Balonne, with a strategic acquisition of more than 28 GL (26 GL LTAAY) in the region. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Barnaby Joyce, said the
Read MoreDiplomatic Heads of Mission and representatives to Australia from ASEAN countries will visit Toowoomba from 14-16 August to promote cooperation between Australia and ASEAN countries in agriculture, infrastructure, logistics, and food distribution in rural areas. This visit, organised by the Australia-ASEAN Council, will coincide with the AAC's holding of
Read MoreEarlier this month, someone involved in the government's latest report on climate change provided The New York Times with a copy of the version submitted to the Trump administration for final approval. The main intent of the leak, according to several people tracking the report, was to complicate any attempt
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