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Plebiscite a mandate if Coalition wins: PM

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Original article by David Crowe, Rosie Lewis
The Australian – Page: 6 : 21-Jun-16

Federal Opposition Leader Bill Shorten continues to favour a parliamentary vote on the issue of same-sex marriage. He has committed to introducing legislation within his first 100 days in office if the Australian Labor Party wins the 2016 election. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull in turn aims to hold a plebiscite on the issue by the end of the year if the Coalition is returned to office. A recent survey by Griffith University showed that 70 per cent of respondents support a plebiscite.

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AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY, AUSTRALIA. DEPT OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET, GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY. CENTRE FOR GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC POLICY

Cultural consideration gives iflix Asian nod

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Original article by Jake Mitchell
The Australian – Page: 25 : 20-Jun-16

Mark Britt, the CEO of iFlix, says the Asia-focused subscription video-on-demand group aims to expand into emerging markets such as Africa and the Middle East. Britt believes that there is the scope for a company worth billions of dollars to be established in such markets over the next decade or so, as the shift from traditional broadcast TV gathers pace. He notes that customising iFlix’s product offerings to suit each market has given it an advantage over Netflix, as has its willingness to adjust its content mix to comply with local cultural standards.

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IFLIX LIMITED, NETFLIX INCORPORATED, SKY PLC, TELKOM INDONESIA, EVOLUTION MEDIA CAPITAL, METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER INCORPORATED, CATCHA GROUP, NINE ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY HOLDINGS LIMITED – ASX NEC

Melbourne’s Batman set to turn Green at Federal Election

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Original article by Roy Morgan Research
Morgan Poll Update – Page: Online : 20-Jun-16

Roy Morgan’s 2016 seat-by-seat analysis of the Greens’ 20 best performing electorates at the 2013 Federal Election shows that the Greens will win the Inner Melbourne electorate of Batman from the incumbent David Feeney (Australian Labor Party) and the Greens’ one sitting Member, Adam Bandt, will retain his seat of Melbourne. Roy Morgan interviewed 6,283 Australian electors aged 18+ across the 20 electorates between January and 11-12 June 2016. Of the doubtful Labor seats it appears the Victorian seat of Wills has been saved following Labor’s preference swapping deal with the Liberal Party. In a seat being targeted by the Greens – the electorate of Grayndler in Sydney held by Labor’s Anthony Albanese – voting is similar to the 2013 election. His primary vote was in the high 40s in 2013 and the Greens were outpolled by the Liberals. Albanese is likely to retain his seat. In Melbourne Ports in 2013, Labor’s Michael Danby was outvoted by the Liberals but retained the seat because of Greens preferences. A switch in primary votes between Labor and the Greens could see the seat fall to the Greens, although Labor (33 per cent) retains a significant primary vote lead over the Greens (26 per cent) in Melbourne Ports.

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ROY MORGAN RESEARCH LIMITED, AUSTRALIAN GREENS, AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY, LIBERAL PARTY OF AUSTRALIA

WIN playing hard ball on content deal

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Original article by Jake Mitchell
The Australian – Page: 23 : 20-Jun-16

The Tasmanian Digital Television joint venture between WIN Corporation and Southern Cross Media Group. TDT will broadcast the Ten Network’s programs until mid-2016, when the affiliation agreement between Ten and Southern Cross ends. Southern Cross’s switch to Nine Entertainment Company’s content in key regional markets in some mainland states means the future of Nine’s content in Tasmania is uncertain. WIN is believed to be reluctant to pay to broadcast Nine’s content in Tasmania as TDT is not profitable.

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TASMANIAN DIGITAL TELEVISION PTY LTD, WIN CORPORATION PTY LTD, SOUTHERN CROSS MEDIA GROUP LIMITED – ASX SXL, TEN NETWORK HOLDINGS LIMITED – ASX TEN, NINE ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY HOLDINGS LIMITED – ASX NEC, SEVEN WEST MEDIA LIMITED – ASX SWM, PRIME MEDIA GROUP LIMITED – ASX PRT

APN sale draws out rival bidders

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Original article by Jake Mitchell
The Australian – Page: 23 : 20-Jun-16

APN News & Media is hoping to sell its regional newspapers business for $A50m, although some observers believe that a lower price is likely. News Corporation and Singapore-based Fetch Plus are among the groups that have submitted binding offers to buy the Australia Regional Media business. News Corp Australia holds a 14.9 per cent stake in APN, and executive chairman Michael Miller is a former CEO of APN.

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APN NEWS AND MEDIA LIMITED – ASX APN, AUSTRALIAN REGIONAL MEDIA, NEWS CORP AUSTRALIA PTY LTD, NEWS CORPORATION – ASX NWS, FETCH PLUS INCORPORATED PTE LTD, CREDIT SUISSE (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED, AQUASIA PTY LTD, FOXTEL MANAGEMENT PTY LTD, AUSTAR UNITED COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED, TEN NETWORK HOLDINGS LIMITED – ASX TEN, ABN AMRO AUSTRALIA LIMITED, NZME, FAIRFAX MEDIA LIMITED – ASX FXJ, GOOGLE INCORPORATED, FACEBOOK INCORPORATED, NEW ZEALAND. COMMERCE COMMISSION

Listeners are tuning in like never before

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Original article by Michael Bodey
The Australian – Page: 23 : 20-Jun-16

Many Australian radio programs have attracted record cumulative audiences in 2016, including Neil Mitchell’s talk show on 3AW in Melbourne and KIIS FM’s "Kyle & Jackie O". Duncan Campbell of the Australian Radio Network says the audience figures indicate that radio should not be underestimated. Data from Commercial Radio Australia shows that metropolitan radio attracted a cumulative weekly audience of 10.3 million in 2015.

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3AW SOUTHERN CROSS RADIO PTY LTD, KIIS1065, AUSTRALIAN RADIO NETWORK PTY LTD, NOVA 106.9 PTY LTD, ABC RADIO, 97.3 COAST FM, SMOOTHFM, MACQUARIE MEDIA LIMITED – ASX MRN, COMMERCIAL RADIO AUSTRALIA LIMITED, NOVA ENTERTAINMENT PTY LTD, MEDIA FEDERATION OF AUSTRALIA

Which insurance companies have got customer satisfaction covered?

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Original article by Roy Morgan Research
Market Research Update – Page: Online : 20-Jun-16

The Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction Awards include three insurance categories – General Insurer, Private Health Insurer and Risk & Life Insurer. Insurers are not among the Customer Satisfaction Awards’ highest-scoring categories. When measured for their industry-wide satisfaction average over the last 12 months, General Insurers come in at 19th (with an overall average of 81 per cent), Private Health Insurers are at 25th (75 per cent), and Risk & Life Insurers are at 28th (69 per cent).

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ROY MORGAN RESEARCH LIMITED, RACT INSURANCE PTY LTD, RAA INSURANCE LIMITED, SGIC INSURANCE LIMITED, SHANNONS, AUSTRALIAN PENSIONERS INSURANCE AGENCY PTY LTD, ST LUKE’S HEALTH INSURANCE, ALLIANZ AUSTRALIA LIMITED, SUNCORP GROUP LIMITED – ASX SUN

Shorten pitches jobs growth

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Original article by Phillip Coorey
The Australian Financial Review – Page: 1 : 20-Jun-16

The Australian Labor Party officially launched its 2016 federal election campaign on 19 July. Opposition Leader Bill Shorten announced an additional $A3.1bn worth of spending commitments, including $A1.7bn for public transport projects. Labor has also revealed a $A257m program that will provide small businesses with tax breaks for hiring mature-age workers, mothers and carers who are seeking to re-enter the workforce, and people under the age of 25. Shorten also ruled out privatising Medicare.

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AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY, AUSTRALIA. DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES. MEDICARE AUSTRALIA, LIBERAL PARTY OF AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIA. DEPT OF THE TREASURY

Markets skittish as Brexit vote looms

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Original article by Jessica Sier
The Australian Financial Review – Page: 22 : 20-Jun-16

The UK’s referendum on membership of the European Union is expected to be a key focus for Australian investors in the week beginning 20 June 2016. However, Alex Holmes of Capital Economics says the global economy is unlikely to be significantly affected in the long-term if the UK votes to leave the EU. Investors will also be awaiting the release of the minutes from the Reserve Bank of Australia’s latest board meeting, as well as US economic data such as unemployment claims and oil inventories.

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STANDARD AND POOR’S ASX 200 INDEX, CAPITAL ECONOMICS LIMITED, RESERVE BANK OF AUSTRALIA, UNITED STATES. FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD, UNITED STATES. SENATE COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS, UNITED STATES. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES, RESERVE BANK OF INDIA, INDIA. PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE

Directors face new penalties

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Original article by Ewin Hannan
The Australian Financial Review – Page: 7 : 20-Jun-16

The Australian Government will increase the maximum civil penalty for breaches of the Corporations Act if wins the 2016 federal election. Company directors will face fines of up to $A216,000 for serious breaches of the Act, compared with $A200,000 at present. The registered organisations bill will also impose the same penalty on union officials, who can be fined a maximum of $A10,800 at present. Unions will also be prohibited from paying the fines of officials who breach the law.

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AUSTRALIA. DEPT OF EMPLOYMENT, AUSTRALIA. ROYAL COMMISSION INTO TRADE UNION GOVERNANCE AND CORRUPTION, ACTU, CONSTRUCTION, FORESTRY, MINING AND ENERGY UNION OF AUSTRALIA