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Making a claim at the Fair Work Commission? These are the new AI rules you need to follow

A record 44,039 Australians lodged claims at the Fair Work Commission between July 2025 and April 2026.

The Conversation · Sep 17

ATO 'locking in outsourcing arrangements that leave workers worse off': union

The Fair Work Commission held a preliminary hearing in November.

The Canberra Times · Sep 17

Australia’s arts workers are finally being recognised by the Fair Work Commission. What changes now?

On Friday, the Fair Work Commission made a provisional decision to include the arts in the modern award system, by adding the word “arts” to its Amusement, Recreation, Events and Arts Award (AREA) 2020 award.

The Conversation · Aug 20

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An ‘AI legal team’ has won its first case. It’s a rare win for access to justice

Last week, the Fair Work Commission ruled Gregory Baker, a computing academic at Macquarie University, should be treated as an ongoing, part-time employee, after the university had earlier declined his request to convert from a casual role.

The Conversation · Aug 18

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Almost 3 million workers will get a 4.75% pay rise in July. But wages can’t catch up with inflation

Around 2.8 million of Australia’s lowest-paid workers will get a 4.75% pay rise from July 1 this year, after the latest Fair Work Commission annual decision on award wages.

The Conversation · Jun 2

About 3 million workers on minimum wage to receive 4.75% pay rise in Fair Work Commission ruling

Unions had demanded 6% pay increase for lowest paid after war in Middle East pushed inflation higher

The Guardian - AU · Jun 2

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AAP · Jun 2

FED:Low-paid workers to receive 4.75 per cent wage rise

Millions of workers on minimum wages and industry awards will get a 4.75 per cent annual pay rise after a Fair Work Commission decision.

The Guardian - AU · May 11

No butts: case dismissed after Woolworths worker claims hurt feelings over plumber’s crack

Fair Work Commission deputy president Alan Colman rejects Victorian man’s case, warning there is no disincentive for speculative claims

The Guardian - AU · Nov 25, 2025

Worker at Australian Taxation Office call centre takes court action demanding ‘same job, same pay’

Fair Work Commission application comes amid scrutiny of ATO’s use of for-profit call centres

The Guardian - AU · Oct 23, 2025

Fair Work has ruled a Sydney woman can work for Westpac from home. Can you WFH too?

Regulator’s decision paves way for workers with caring responsibilities to work from home while separate test case will determine if WFH rights can be applied more broadly

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AAP · Jun 17, 2025

Union fears rights threatened in work-from-home review

A union has criticised a business lobby group for its approach to work-from-home negotiations, but the employer body has fired back at "misleading" claims.

Pedestrian.tv · Jun 3, 2025

Minimum Wage Earners In For A 3.5% Boost Thanks To Annual Fair Work Commission Review

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The Conversation · Apr 22, 2025

A landmark ruling will tackle the gender pay gap for thousands of workers

The Fair Work Commission has found award pay rates in five industrial awards covering a range of female-dominated occupations and industries do not provide equal pay.

Pedestrian.tv · Feb 19, 2025

Sydney Trains Industrial Action Suspended For 4 Months So Let’s Thank The Transport Gods

The industrial action by the Rail, Tram and Bus Union on the Sydney Trains network has been suspended until July 1 thanks to a ruling by the Fair Work Commission.

Pedestrian.tv · Jan 16, 2025

Fair Work Commission Enforces Temporary Bar On Industrial Action On Sydney Trains

The Fair Work Commission enforced a temporary order to halt industrial actions on Sydney Trains following two days of chaos.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2024

Virgin’s accessing of hotel CCTV after employee’s Grindr hookup raises privacy concerns, legal experts say

Cabin crew member’s sacking has been overturned by the Fair Work Commission but experts say case raises questions about workplace surveillance

AAP · Aug 23, 2024

Alleged expenses scandal stings health union boss

Legal action has been launched against Health Workers Union boss Diana Asmar, with other union officials also mentioned in the Fair Work Commission lawsuit.

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