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Will Alan Joyce shut down Qantas again as strikes hit airline?

A former high-level Qantas staffer fears CEO Alan Joyce may again ground the airline's entire fleet if unions push ahead with industrial action.

The New Daily

Victims of violent crime forced to wait for forensic examinations in Victoria due to 'dire' shortage of doctors

Some victims of violent crime in Victoria are waiting more than a day for examinations due to a shortage of forensic officers. Experts says the system is in crisis and the delays risk causing further harm to people already reeling from life-changing trauma.

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Train strike dispute: NSW government threats won’t stop further disruptions, unions say

Dominic Perrottet says he will only seek to tear up workers’ agreement if industrial action ‘inconveniences’ commuters

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NSW government to investigate federal minister's letter to Fair Work Commission

The New South Wales government is probing if the federal government may have tried to improperly influence the Fair Work Commission, as the state gears up for a showdown with the rail union in the tribunal on Tuesday.

ABC News

NSW says federal Labor’s ‘brazen intervention’ in rail dispute could constitute ‘improper influence’

Federal Coalition also takes aim at Tony Burke, who last week said he wanted to change law that has become central to Sydney train strike dispute

The Guardian - AU

Federal government dismisses 'breathless hysteria' over changes to employer bargaining rules

The federal government rejects suggestions any moves to widen access to multi-employer bargaining will lead to more strikes and business shutdowns across the country.

ABC News

Close of business: NSW government gives rail union Friday deadline to end industrial action

Government to seek termination of enterprise agreement unless further action is ruled out before weekend

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Labor 'ready' for bargaining reform despite industry pushback

Legislative changes have been flagged by the government despite some concerns from industry groups.

The Canberra Times

Albanese government to commit to multi-employer bargaining despite business concerns

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says ‘sufficient common ground’ has been reached at jobs summit although employer groups fear industry-wide strike action

The Guardian - AU

Fresh ultimatum in premier's union threat

The NSW rail union says it won't endorse Premier Dominic Perrottet's "take it or leave it" offer to end a dispute that has caused months of chaos for commuters.

AAP

Labor pledges ‘immediate’ workplace changes at jobs summit – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Sydney news: Nurses and Midwives Association members to strike today

MORNING BRIEFING: The union says it is striking over calls for safe working conditions. Meanwhile, convicted killer Chris Dawson returns to court today.

ABC News

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

Unions and business agree on need for higher wages as jobs summit looms

ACTU and business council want to revive ‘key principles’ of enterprise bargaining deal that was dumped in 2020 after industry backlash

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Shell, unions reach agreement in Prelude gas facility industrial dispute

Shell has reached an in-principle agreement with unions after a months-long industrial dispute which shut down its floating gas facility off the Kimberley coast.

The Guardian - AU

Workers could be part-paid with fruit and veg as farmers seek to ‘streamline’ pay deals

National Farmers Federation argues ‘non-monetary benefits’ should be included in workplace deals ahead of jobs summit

The Conversation

If the PM wants wage rises, he should start with the 1.6 million people on state payrolls

If Prime Minister Anthony Albanese really wants to boost wage growth, there’s a simple way to do it.

The Conversation

Unfair dismissal rulings show personal circumstances matter in vaccine refusals

While legal challenges against federal and state vaccine mandates have come to nothing, in recent months two Australian workers have won unfair dismissal cases after being sacked for not complying with their employer’s vaccination orders.

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A Fair Work ruling aimed at delivering better conditions for home care workers means Maggie could lose her independence

Maggie, 77, uses a wheelchair and has been receiving help to stay in her own home through a home care package, however, a recent Fair Work Commission decision is putting her independence at risk.

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

Tentatively hopeful news.

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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

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.

AAP

Burke seeks crackdown on pay deal axing

The workplace relations minister says he wants to see an end to employers getting rid of enterprise agreements.

The Guardian - AU

Labor to advocate for ‘significant’ pay rise for Australia’s aged care sector, Anika Wells says

Albanese government says it is committed to pay for any increase ordered by Fair Work Commission, with unions calling for 25%

The Canberra Times

Former massage parlour owner who made kill threats loses 'premature appeal' bid

The former director threatened to have workers' families killed, the Federal Court found in October 2021.

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