Published on December 16, 2010 by Technology Slice
NAB CEO Blasts Critics – National Australia Bank chairman Michael Chaney has lashed out at much of the criticism levelled at the banking industry on mortgage rates, calling it “unjustified and unfair”. The former Wesfarmers boss has sought to defend the sector from “bank bashing” saying many of the arguments about a lack of competition [...]
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Published on March 10, 2010 by Technology Slice
Scientology A Dangerous Cult – Australian of the Year Pat McGorry has backed calls for a Senate inquiry into Scientology, saying its views on mental health are putting lives at risk. “They are the deniers of the realities of mental illness, which I find incredibly irresponsible and dangerous,” he told ABC Radio today. The renowned [...]
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Published on February 23, 2010 by Technology Slice
Peter Garrett – THE Opposition has accused Peter Garrett and his environment department of a “cover-up” following revelations he was kept in the dark by his department over warnings the home insulation scheme should be delayed for three months because of “extreme risks”. Mr Garrett yesterday admitted the report on the risks of a rushed [...]
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Published on February 17, 2010 by Technology Slice
The Government is under intensifying pressure over the failings over the home insulation program, with more families expected to take legal action in the days ahead. A Senate inquiry which begins in Melbourne today will hear evidence about the deaths of four tradesmen who were working under the scheme. The inquiry will also investigate reports [...]
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