In an unexpected turn of events at Australia’s Parliament House, the latest addition to its team is causing quite a stir. Meet Bailey, the newest Chief Therapy Dog, who will be responsible for a vital task: accepting pats from Australia’s political leaders. Despite the feature being currently unavailable, the news of Bailey’s arrival has captivated many.
Amid this delightful news, a busy day for political appointments also witnessed incoming governor-general Sam Mostyn set to receive a substantial pay rise. On July 1st, as she takes up the position, her pay is expected to sky-rocket from $495,000 to over $709,000. This significant 43% pay rise has been tabled as legislation in the House of Representatives by Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister Pat Gorman.
Additionally, the grocery code of conduct overhaul is making headlines, signifying the possibility of positive outcomes for suppliers. The federal government recently announced plans to impose new obligations on supermarket chains to ensure fair treatment of their suppliers, backed by hefty fines. This overhaul will target unreasonable demands or threats by supermarkets on suppliers and will apply to companies with annual revenues of $5 billion, including major players like Woolworths, Coles, Aldi, and Metcash.
Amidst all these developments, while the effects of the mandatory grocery conduct overhaul on consumers have been questioned, it is clear that there will be vigilant monitoring to prevent any flow-on costs from being passed on to Australians. The move aims to curtail the potential negative impact on Aussies at the check-out while safeguarding the fair treatment of suppliers in the grocery industry.
These recent happenings have certainly offered a diverse array of news, from the heartwarming entry of Bailey at Parliament House to the significant legislative changes aimed at improving the dynamics between major supermarkets and their suppliers. It’s safe to say that there’s never a dull day in the world of Australian politics and business.
