IR bill critics holding up progress: PM The Albanese government has vowed to press ahead with changes to workplace laws despite a last-minute push from business to head off the reforms. AAP · Nov 20, 2022
Australia’s jobs and skills summit: who’s going and what’s on the agenda? Labor hopes together business, unions and the community sector will be able to find ways to lift wages, spur productivity and ease skills shortages The Guardian - AU · Aug 28, 2022
What Albanese needs to build a new industrial relations consensus A few weeks before his election victory, Anthony Albanese made an important speech to the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He talked of “socially inclusive growth – the kind of growth that is only possible with economic reform that lifts productivity”. The Conversation · Jun 13, 2022
Industry warns ’small business can’t afford it’ after Albanese backs 5.1% minimum wage rise Employers argue that excessive minimum pay increases will fuel inflation as unions call for ‘incredibly reasonable’ boost to meet cost of living pressures The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2022
In election 2022 battleground seats, voters are switching off politics but economic issues loom From marginal seats with diverse communities to blue-ribbon ones with climate-focused independents, voters are fed up with political spin and are seeking policy action on big issues like the cost of living and climate change. ABC News · Apr 25, 2022
Business calls for political 'courage' to confront industrial relations reform Business groups are urging both political leaders to show "courage" and confront the politically fraught issue of industrial relations, arguing any benefits of future wage growth could be delayed by an inflexible enterprise bargaining system. ABC News · Apr 12, 2022