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RNZ News
7 days ago
- Business
- RNZ News
Australia: Law firms cash in on indigenous class actions, $10b illegal tobacco trade
Photo: 123RF Australia correspondent Chris Niesche joins Susie to talk about how some law firms are making millions of dollars in payouts from class action lawsuits while their plaintiffs only get thousands, following a recent outcome for a group of underpaid Indigenous workers who got roughly $10k, while lawyers received $41m. Chris also looks at how government moves to stamp out smoking has increased the trade in illegal tobacco and increased attacks on tobacco shops. And Victoria's government wants to enshrine the right to work from home two days a week - will the federal government intervene?
RNZ News
29-04-2025
- Politics
- RNZ News
Australia: Election campaign draws to close
Australia correspondent Chris Niesche looks at how the last polls are falling for the Albanese government and opposition parties ahead of the election this weekend. Chris breaks down how the campaign has been run by both major parties, and how each are likely to fund their large spending promises. Peter Dutton says the indigenous Welcome to Country ceremony is overdone, following boos and jeering on Anzac Day. To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.
