Company pays record fine in 457 case
THE immigration minister has won a federal court case against a Darwin company that exploited and underpaid immigrant workers.
A DARWIN company that for years underpaid 10 migrant Filipino workers, produced false pay records and illegally charged workers for recruitment costs has been fined more than $175,000.
THE Immigration minister won a Federal court case against Ronald Choong, director of Choong Enterprises, which runs several restaurants and cafes in Darwin.
Bold pledge for Australia’s defence
The Coalition has vowed to dramatically increase defence spending if elected next month, as war rages in Europe and the Middle East.
Shop owner’s fury over smelly addition
A chicken shop owner has been left fuming after Transport for New South Wales installed a toilet facility for bus drivers near his business.
Inside Pope Francis and Pell’s relationship
Pope Francis and Cardinal George Pell may have had a fraught relationship, despite joining forces on financial issues which desired rational pragmatism.