Much to learn from Collins class submarines, defence analysts say

Posted April 26, 2016 19:30:24 Photo: The Australian Collins class submarines have been plagued with problems. (ADF) Thirty years after the Collins class ‘dud subs’ were built, and 20 years since they hit the water, defence analysts warn Australia should pay close attention while building their replacements and learn from previous mistakes. Following the announcement

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Fact check: Would building workers have less rights than ice dealers under ABCC laws?

Updated April 27, 2016 09:35:41 Photo: An ad campaign from the CFMEU claims that construction workers would have less rights than ice dealers under the ABCC. (CFMEU) The claim The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) has launched a high profile campaign opposing the reintroduction of the Office of the Australian Building and Construction

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