Labor defence spokesman Brendan O'Connor on China, Ukraine
Michelle Grattan speaks with Labor's spokesman for defence Brendan O'Connor on national security, Ukraine and China.
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The minister is now not sue back at parliament until the May budget sitting, feeding speculation about her future.
The Fair Work Commission said reductions in rates were more significant in retail and pharmacy than in hospitality and fast food.
In a recorded phone call to voters, Labor leader Bill Shorten said that “cuts to penalty rates will rip off 700,000 workers”. Is that true?
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