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MAJOR business groups will A TWO-WEEK campaign to embark on a community and sell what Tony Abbott insists is industrial campaign to cut Sun- “the right budget for this time” day penalty rates across a range of has failed to deliver any boost for sectors, arguing it will increase the government after it handed consumer access to weekend down the worst received federal trading and provide more youth budget in more than 20 years. employment. The push has Coalition back- The latest Newspoll, conduc- Australian Chamber of Com- bench support. ted exclusively for The Austra- merce and Industry chief execu- Victorian Liberal MP Dan lian, shows the Coalition’s tive Kate Carnell argued that if Tehan told The Australian last primary vote remains stuck at a people wanted shopping con- month’s Fair Work Commission 4½-year low of 36 per cent venience on Sundays they had to ruling “conceded to the facts that DAVID GERAGHTY despite the efforts of the Prime acknowledge that high penalty many small business owners New REA Group chief executive Tracey Fellows, at her home in Melbourne yesterday, aims to maintain the realestate.com.au website’s No 1 position Minister and Joe Hockey to sell rates — of up to 200 per cent — already know: penalty rates are the need for the controversial were stopping some businesses hindering employment oppor- Australia’s biggest ASX-listed media and online companies challenges brought on by digital something without stereotyping measures in the budget. opening and limiting the trading tunities’’. DARREN DAVIDSON Market capitalisation ($bn) media and the growing influence that means women are not as like- Labor continues to have a hours of others. While the tribunal’s full bench 10 of giants such as Google. ly to put ourselves forward for a higher primary vote than the “We all expect to shop, eat and rejected the push to cut Sunday IN the ego-driven, male-domi- Barely a decade ago, REA and job in a given situation.” Coalition, with its support virtu- get pharmaceuticals on week- penalty rates from 50 to 25 per nated world of Australian media, 8 fellow online advertising opera- At Microsoft, the Canadian- ally unchanged, dipping from ends,’’ Ms Carnell said. “But we cent, it ruled that an additional newly appointed REA Group tors Carsales.com.au and Seek did born 49-year-old became the first 38 per cent to 37 per cent. The need to address the profit issue for 25 per cent casual loading should chief executive Tracey Fellows is 6 not exist. Today they are the three female leader of an entire region, Greens edged up from 11 per cent businesses that want to trade on no longer be paid to introductory sure to stand out. most valuable media companies a major step for a company with to 12 per cent. Independents and weekends. level restaurant employees on She is the first woman to head 4 on the Australian Securities Ex- its roots in the male-dominated minor parties, including the “I think Australians are Sundays. a major listed media company 2 change behind News, Corp pub- world of Silicon Valley. Palmer United Party, were accepting that penalty rates need “The hope remains that more since Maureen Plavsic at Seven lisher of The Australian, The Wall When she was first asked to steady on 15 per cent. to be addressed to help small-to- industries, such as tourism and more than a decade ago. 0 Street Journal and a 62 per cent become vice-president for Micro- In two-party terms the medium mum-and-dad business- agriculture, with similar needs as And she’s not running a small Ten shareholder in REA. soft’s Asia-Pacific region based in Coalition improved by one point Seek Nine APN Seven Prime es create more jobs for our kids.’’ restaurateurs and cafe owners, outfit; with a value of $5.9 billion, Fairfax West Having accepted the job of , she had reservations but it still trails Labor by a signifi- com.au Carsales.com.au Media Media Ms Carnell has flagged the will be able to use the institution the company behind the nation’s News CorpRealestate. Network running a company that has used about taking on a position that in- cant 46 per cent to 54 per cent, campaign in the wake of a Fair of the Fair Work Commission to No 1 residential property website, innovation to exploit Australia’s volved leading 3000 people. based on preference flows from Work Commission decision last resolve their obstacles to growth Realestate.com.au, is second only broadcasters and newspaper pub- her status as the only female lead- love affair with property, helped “I said I don’t think I can’t do September’s election. month that limited Sunday pen- and jobs,’’ Mr Tehan said. to the international News Cor- lishers, Ms Fellows did not learn er of a listed media company — along by the financial support and it,” she says. “My boss said, ‘Well I Mr Abbott’s approval ratings alty rates for inexperienced He said the Fair Work Com- poration on the Australian stock- the media trade at the knee of a Cathy O’Connor runs the Lach- guiding hand of News Corp, Ms think you can do it, you’ve got a rose after the sharp fall immedi- casual staff in the restaurant and mission’s decision for restaurants market. It is more than twice as mogul; she has spent her career lan Murdoch-owned Nova Enter- Fellows does not overstate the weekend to think about it but you ately after the budget, while Bill catering industry to 50 per cent. and caterers was “great news, par- big as Fairfax Media and worth learning while working for tech- tainment radio network — Ms role gender has played in her ca- must feel confident you can do it.’ Shorten’s numbers eased after a The commission acknowledged a ticularly for young Australians more than the Seven, Nine and nology giants such as Microsoft. Fellows’s emergence is a reflec- reer. If the guy was a different person surge a fortnight ago. But voters link between penalty rates and who represent a large proportion Ten networks combined. Most recently she was a senior tion of the tremendous change “I don’t feel it’s a disadvantage and he decided to looked else- said the Labor leader remained employment. of the industry and are suffering Unlike some of her counter- executive at Australia Post. upending the media industry, or advantage,” she told The Aus- where I may never have taken their clear choice as prime minis- The Pharmacy Guild of Aus- from a level of unemployment parts at free-to-air television With her IT background and which is dealing with structural tralian. “But I do think there is Continued on Page 6 ter. Mr Shorten maintained his tralia will target penalty rates more than double the national 10-point lead as the preferred when the Fair Work Commission average’’. prime minister, with his support reviews the Pharmacy Industry “The decision is doubly signifi- up one point to 45 per cent and Award later this year. cant in that it has sought to begin Spain’s king to Mr Abbott up one point to 35 per The Australian Retailers to resolve a frustrated industrial Senior Catholic may face abuse cover-up charges step aside for son cent. One in five voters did not Association is also examining a relations matter without the need prefer either of them. push to cut Sunday penalties for interference by government. inquiry, was referred to the inde- tralia for concealing child sexual from the NSW Hunter Valley, SPANISH King Juan Carlos The poll of 1158 voters, taken when its award is reviewed either By striking the balance between EXCLUSIVE pendent prosecutor’s office over abuse. have previously been charged will abdicate in favour of his at the weekend, showed Mr late this year or early next year. workers’ interests and the necess- the weekend by the NSW govern- While the official cannot be with misprision of a felony, son Prince Felipe, the nation Continued on Page 4 Ms Carnell said ACCI was tak- ity of feasible operations for the DAN BOX ment, which received the docu- publicly identified, the inquiry, although neither ultimately faced has announced, ending a 39- ing to all its members and its state employer, the commission has ment on Friday. led by NSW prosecutor Margaret trial. year reign that ushered in COMMENT P4 affiliates about penalty rates and shown that compromise is A SENIOR Catholic Church The DPP is expected to con- Cunneen SC, found enough evi- The first, Tom Brennan, died democracy but was later bat- COMMENTARY P12 would mount an ongoing cam- achievable,’’ Mr Tehan said. official is potentially facing a sider whether the official should dence existed to pursue criminal in September 2012 shortly after tered by royal scandals. EDITORIAL P13 paign. Pharmacy Guild executive historic criminal prosecution for be charged with either misprision charges against him. his arrest, while charges against The 76-year-old monarch, While the government has director David Quilty said pen- allegedly covering up child sex of a felony, an offence that was re- In an accompanying, public the second, Lew Fenton, were dis- crowned in November 1975 indicated it does not plan major alty rates were “the industrial re- abuse committed by a priest, after pealed from NSW law in 1990, or part of her report, Ms Cunneen missed by a magistrate in March after the death of General industrial relations reform in this lations issue most commonly a report detailing evidence the charge that succeeded it of said: “There is sufficient evidence this year. Francisco Franco, is stepping term, the employer groups will raised by guild members’’. against the official was referred to concealing a serious indictable warranting the prosecution of a The state inquiry was estab- down dogged by ill health and use the Fair Work Commission’s He said there was no certainty the NSW Director of Public offence. senior church official in connec- lished in November 2012, after with his popularity eroded by review of modern awards as the the Fair Work Commission’s de- Prosecutions. Any prosecution could rep- tion with the concealment of a serving police detective used a personal and family scandals. platform to launch the campaign cision earlier this month would The confidential report, pro- resent the first time a Catholic of- child sexual abuse.” live interview on the ABC’s on penalty rates. Continued on Page 2 duced by a special commission of ficial has faced trial within Aus- Two Catholic priests, both Continued on Page 2 WORLD P8 AUSE01Z50MA - V1 10 THE AUSTRALIAN, TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2014 FAB FOUR

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first bite john HOW do you have your coffee? topping it with a vanilla-saffron lethlean Mixed with frothy milk and mousse that has been frozen in served in a polystyrene cup? Short liquid nitrogen. Bar owner Greg and black with a couple of sugars? Sanderson says the attraction, With skinny soy and a dash of other than the taste, is the theatre Bennett gets crackling on vanilla syrup? Whichever way, it’s of the presentation. Not that he piggery part of the plan ESPRESSO a fair guess it’s purchased from a recommends drinking more than noisy establishment where the a few. THE second stage of Melbourne chef/restaurateur ksshh-ksshh of the coffee “Otherwise you can’t get to Shannon Bennett’s great Dandenongs dream machine and the banging of a fil- sleep,” he says. comes to fruition this week when Piggery Cafe, at ter against a waste bucket adds to While in Adelaide at the newly Burnham Beeches, opens its doors. The first stage, the atmosphere of people rushing opened Publishers Hotel in the Burnham Bakery, with partner and head baker to get to work, drinking the brew city, sommelier Clinton Lucas Tim Beylie cranking out sourdough and pastries, YOURSELF — no matter how well made — says he can hardly keep up with has already come on-line with BB supplying all somewhat absent-mindedly. demand for the espresso martini. the Vue Group outlets as well as several other It’s time you enjoyed a coffee in “I made 30 or 40 of them on Satur- big-name restaurants including Rockpool and more peaceful surroundings, and day night,” he says. His preferred Bistro Guillaume. Never mind the rushed with a more relaxing after-effect. brand of coffee liqueur is Double Piggery — in a restored piggery, of course — is morning brew in a paper cup, Like your morning brew, this Dripp. “Not too sweet, not too but the first step in Bennett’s grand plan (with particular coffee also starts aural- spirity,”he says. business partner Adam Garrisson) to convert the it’s now the coffee cocktail ly, though with the more At soon-to-open The Laneway magnificent Dandenongs property Burnham that has us all talking seductive, jazzy tinkle of ice on in Brisbane, Double Dripp is used Beeches, which they acquired about three years tumbler. Then there’s the pop and in the bar’s signature drink, The ago, to a strikingly ambitious European-style crackle of the ice fragmenting as Laneway Libation (along with food/hospitality/residential hub. The cafe will soon FRED PAWLE the tar-coloured liquid is poured bourbon, vermouth and bitters, boast lawn bowls, croquet and bocce pitches. over it. Long before you lift the among other ingredients). The next phase, for next year, will be tumbler to your lips, the liquid’s And at Black Coffee Lyrics, a Steakhouse — an adjoining no-frills grill powerful aroma wafts into your European-style hideaway in Sur- restaurant — and a microbrewery in partnership nose, and already you’re thinking, with Tasmania’s Moo Brew. In parallel, rural hang on, is this a pick-me-up or a projects such as a 500-tree trufferie, extensive warming alcoholic beverage? ‘The biggest thing vegetable gardens and an emu enclosure are That’s what I’m wondering as I that unites our already complete; next will be Australia’s longest take my first sip of Mr Black coffee chicken run, says Bennett, and a small automated liqueur, neat on the rocks, as rec- fans is a mindset’ dairy. But the major project is restoration and ommended by one of its two crea- recommissioning of the hotel — at one time the tors, Tom Baker. (Though it also TOM BAKER DISTILLER Nicholas family art moderne mansion — as a works well in an espresso martini; luxury retreat and restaurant, which will begin more on that below.) next year. A residential development on the In fact, Mr Black is an alcoholic fers Paradise famous for its es- Sherbrooke property will ultimately help fund the sleight of hand: most of the caf- presso martinis, bar manager hotel’s restoration and launch, says Bennett. feine evaporates during the distil- Adam Bastow uses a brand of cof- ling process so it has few, if any, fee liqueur it commissions itself THE other McConnell — Canberra-based chef stimulating effects. Except from from a nearby distiller (using Sean McConnell, brother of Melbourne chefs the alcohol, of course, which is Ethiopian, Brazilian and Guate- Andrew and Matt — is the food brain behind the about 25 per cent ABV. malan beans) before adding a next new ACT restaurant expected to grab But the taste! If only real coffee fresh shot of espresso and other attention. With QT’s Capital Grill recently on tasted this good. Unlike Tia Maria spirits to make the espresso mar- stream, Hotel Hotel is about to fire back with and Kahlua, the mass-produced tini. Mr Black’s Godzilla, due to open this month with Sean brands of coffee liqueur, Mr Last month, world class Mr Hard Iced Coffee (left) McConnell as chef and Michael Gray as maitre d. Black is made in small batch- Black made its debut on Dan McConnell has hitherto been working at 60ML MR BLACK es in a distillery in Erina on Murphy’s shelves, and Tom Baker Canberra’s Mocan and Green Grout, also in the 120ML FRESH SKIM DAIRY MILK the NSW central coast, and his distiller business partner, NewActon precinct, and another business (along Measure all ingredients into a cocktail shaker using a blend of Brazil- Philip Moore, have never been with A. Baker) owned by The Molonglo Group. full of quality fresh ice. Shake lightly and strain into ian, Ethiopian and busier. From initially producing McConnell pays more than lip service to the ice-filled glass or pretentious Mason jar. Make this Papua New Guinean about 45 batches a year, they are local/seasonal thing, but we’re told to expect a few bad boy navy strength with a 10ml dash of your beans. In 2012, a now churning out up to four signatures such as yabby jaffle, the 38-hour favourite dark rum. panel of blind-tast- batches a week. Another point of Boxgum Grazing pork neck bao with cucumber ing liqueur experts difference from the mass-pro- kimchi, and bacalhau churros, McConnell’s spin Black Coffee Lyrics Espresso Martini gave it gold at the duced varieties is that every batch on Portuguese salty fish and doughnuts. 30ML RON ZACAPA 23 RUM International Wine of Mr Black is slightly different. and Spirits Compet- Moore says he adheres to the 30ML BLACK COFFEE LYRICS COFFEE LIQUEUR ROSA Mitchell, the diminutive Sicilian-Australian ition in London. Japanese principle of kaizen — behind Melbourne’s terrific Rosa’s Kitchen, is set 40ML COLD-PRESSED COFFEE Mr Black is em- constant incremental improve- to do it all again with a new restaurant at the 1 DASH FEE BROTHERS BLACK WALNUT BITTERS blematic of another al- ments over long periods of time. southern end of the city. Mitchell, currently in 5 COFFEE BEANS coholic trend — “Nothing is ever made to the same Sicily, will team with the same group for her 5-10ML MAPLE SYRUP espresso martinis. No re- formula twice,” he says. “The Rosa’s Canteen: entrepreneurs Dave Mackintosh Stir down and serve over spectable cocktail bar roasting can vary, the quality of and Peter Bartholomew (Pei Modern, Lee Ho an ice block doesn’t have one on its list, beans can vary. If you’re dealing Fook) and Rosa’s head chef Lucy David. The new and at most it’s the biggest seller. with plants, they will be different site is at the back of 500 Bourke Street, at the Michael Truong, owner of form one year to the next.” same level as neighbours MoVida Aqui and Paco’s Melbourne bar Dirty Secrets, says In conversation, Moore’s gen- Taco’s, both businesses Bartholomew is involved his espresso martini often outsells tle tone belies his occasionally sar- with. “Rosa is thinking Canteen will be more beer schooners. They are rarely donic observations. He is broadly Italian than the Sicily-focused Kitchen,” sold one at a time; rather, they are dismissive of his rivals from the says Mackintosh. Expect an October opening. in small groups of four or five. big drinks companies, saying they “It’s a social thing,” he says. don’t have much coffee flavour. THE team behind Hobart’s Ethos is set to expand “It’s like catching up with your And he is bewildered by the sur- its Elizabeth Street footprint with the friends for a coffee. Melbournians prise some people express when establishment of a new, connected business that are obsessed with coffee; cafes they taste Mr Black. “They say, will share kitchen and dining space with the aren’t open at night, so people ‘Wow, it tastes just like coffee!’ restaurant. The Providore will be established as a catch up at a bar and have a coffee And I think, ‘Well, what did you “New York-style” deli/grocery with dining space with alcohol.” think it was going to taste like?’.” that will be used during the day, but become part The martini is everywhere Baker says the liqueur has uni- of the Ethos dining space at night. Further plans now, and bars live and die by versal appeal. “The biggest thing for the historic CBD site include restoration of the them, Truong says. “It’s like coffee that unites our fans is a mindset,” basement to create cellars, a wine bar and cheese culture; if people taste one that’s he says. “We’ve got 65-year-old room. “Ethos itself will be getting a revamp and a no good, they won’t go back.” miners in Broome and 18-year-old renewed focus and refinement as the flagship,” Melbourne bar Eau de Vie coffee snobs in Melbourne who all says partner Chloe Proud. takes the concept even further, love our product.”

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