The Latest Breaking News from Fair Work Commission

Call to expand reasons to ignore boss in new work laws

The workplace umpire should increase the reasons an employer needs to consider before contacting staff outside of work hours, the peak union body argues.

AAP · May 19, 2024

Union files Fair Work dispute against Brindabella Christian College

'This issue at Brindabella has gone on for far too long now.'

The Canberra Times · May 9, 2024

Childcare workers to get wage boost in budget as Australia battles staff shortages

Exclusive: Move is intended to prevent workers from leaving for other sectors, including aged care, where wages were recently increased

The Guardian - AU · Apr 12, 2024

ABC journalists call for chief content officer to stand down over alleged Antoinette Lattouf mismanagement

Motion passed by 75 union members expresses outrage over way Chris Oliver-Taylor and senior executives ‘damaged the public’s trust in our capacity to report without fear or favour’

The Guardian - AU · Mar 20, 2024

Same job same pay application for Mount Pleasant mine workers

Mining union lodges same job same pay application at Mt Pleasant.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 20, 2024

Aged care workers to get 23% average pay rise as union heralds move as ‘one of the best outcomes’ ever achieved

Health Services Union says new benchmark pay rate will make sector competitive with public health system

The Guardian - AU · Mar 15, 2024

Aged care workers get big pay bump in 'win for dignity'

Australia's aged care workers are celebrating a substantial pay rise after a years-long campaign their union says will usher a "new era of decency and dignity".

AAP · Mar 14, 2024

Coles pay offer labelled ‘insulting’ as staff say they can’t afford to shop at own workplace

One worker says she feels ‘disrespected’ by proposed agreement, which includes in-store gift cards if staff vote to accept

The Guardian - AU · Mar 14, 2024

Antoinette Lattouf escalates legal battle against ABC with new federal court claim

Journalist is suing broadcaster for allegedly ‘sacking her without a proper basis and without due process’, adding to existing claim at Fair Work Commission

The Guardian - AU · Feb 26, 2024

Federal police union pave way for looming strike

The Australian Federal Police Association has filed an application with the Fair Work Commission for officers to walk off the job over a pay dispute.

AAP · Feb 15, 2024