7-Eleven worker was paid 47 cents an hour in case lawyers call ‘slavery’

7-Eleven worker was paid 47 cents an hour in case lawyers call ‘slavery’

4 years ago
In a shocking case of what a lawyer slammed as “slavery”, an Aussie 7-Eleven worker was paid a pitiful amount by the largest convenience retailer in Australia. The Federal Government created history when it enacted antislavery laws in 2018, but revelations that one food delivery driver was killed every 11 days over the last two months show large corporations continue to exploit Australia’s most vulnerable workers unchecked. While the laws start imposing obligations this year […]
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Tasmania now free of cigarette and tobacco vending machines

4 years ago
The last cigarette and tobacco vending machine has been removed from Tasmania, in a move that’s been hailed by tobacco control advocates. In February this year, the removal of a device from the Huon Valley Council area made the state cigarette machine-free. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re gone forever. Quit Tasmania director Abby Smith said there was now a prime opportunity for the state government to amend… Read more…
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Class exemption will enable fuel retailers to collectively bargain

4 years ago
An ACCC class exemption due to commence in early 2021 will allow small businesses, franchisees and fuel retailers to collectively negotiate with their suppliers and processors, franchisor or fuel wholesaler respectively, without first having to seek ACCC approval. Businesses will be able to use the class exemption after the period for parliamentary disallowance expires in early 2021. This collective bargaining exemption is the first class exemption to be introduced by the ACCC. Although collective bargaining […]
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Vaping debate to be heard by Senate inquiry into tobacco harm reduction

4 years ago
The tobacco harm reduction debate is hotly contested throughout Australia and especially Tasmania where declining smoking rates have stalled, a member of parliament wants to raise the legal smoking age to 21 and research has outlined the dangers of electronic cigarettes. Vaping is a key part of the harm reduction debate. On one side, business and harm reduction groups have argued for the legalisation of tobacco vaping products for years. But, members of health and […]
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[VIDEO] Watch cigarette robbery at Brisbane shop

4 years ago
Three masked bandits have conducted a daring early morning raid on a Brisbane tobacco store with their every move clearly caught on CCTV. The trio forced their way into the store on Smiths Road, Goodna, 20km southwest of the CBD, by breaking through a roller door. Carrying plastic garbage bags, they scoured the store with one bandit jumping over a security screen and facing up to the CCTV camera. Their haul appears to be two […]
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