The Latest Breaking News from Fair Work Commission

The Albanese Govt Is Looking At A Big Potential Shake Up For Gig Economy Workers

Tentatively hopeful news.

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 18, 2022

Aged care sector welcomes Pacific workers but needs 35,000 more each year to address shortages

Australia is pinning its hopes on Pacific workers to help fill shortages across the economy — particularly in aged care — but industry says a history of poor conditions and sheer numbers mean that's unlikely to make a significant dent in demand.

ABC News · Aug 17, 2022

Federal government promises to fund potential pay rise for aged care workers

The Federal Government promises to pick up the bill for any potential pay rise for aged care workers in a submission to the Fair Work Commission.

ABC News · Aug 8, 2022

NSW trains at half capacity on Wednesday as umpire backs union action

"Things might be a bit later ... By the end of the week once we get those additional sets on the track ... we should be up to about 60 per cent," she said.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 5, 2022

NSW government loses bid to stop rail union’s industrial action

Fair Work Commission decision allows industrial action planned for Wednesday and Friday to go ahead

The Guardian - AU · Jul 5, 2022

Industrial action to continue across Sydney rail's network causing delays for commuters

Sydney commuters will face further rail delays with trains operating at 60 per cent capacity for the rest of the week.

ABC News · Jul 5, 2022

Rail union cleared for industrial action

The NSW rail union has won the right to continue with industrial action after the state government failed in its initial plea to the Fair Work Commission.

AAP · Jul 5, 2022

How Australia's gig workers may remain contractors under Labor's reforms

Uber Australia’s historic agreement with the Transport Workers’ Union, on the need to regulate the gig economy, is the first step in fundamental reform of gig work. It suggests the direction the Albanese government will to take to deliver better conditions for gig workers.

The Conversation · Jul 4, 2022

NSW train fight heads to industrial umpire

The stoush between the NSW rail union and the government is headed for the Fair Work Commission as the union commits to a second week of industrial action.

AAP · Jul 4, 2022

New legislation in the works to protect gig economy workers after historic Uber deal

The government plans to introduce legislation to protect gig economy workers after a historic deal between Uber Australia and the Transport Workers Union.

The New Daily · Jul 1, 2022