The Latest Breaking News from Fair Work Commission

Antoinette Lattouf files unlawful termination claim over losing ABC radio role after Israel-Gaza social media posts

Journalist’s submission seeks a declaration the ABC breached the Fair Work Act, compensation and a penalty for the broadcaster

The Guardian - AU · Dec 22, 2023

Dhulwa nurse was unfairly dismissed, commission finds

The process was 'marked by unnecessary haste'.

The Canberra Times · Dec 19, 2023

‘Poverty pay’: travellers may soon face airport disruption as Virgin Australia crew close in on striking

Transport Workers Union chief says ground crew and pilots fear ‘mistakes being made due to their unsustainable working conditions’

The Guardian - AU · Nov 12, 2023

Chevron workers threaten more strikes amid pay dispute

Hundreds of Chevron workers could walk off the job after talks to finalise labour agreements at two WA gas plants failed.

AAP · Oct 6, 2023

'They were trying it on': Tax office union fires up over bargaining

The ATO claims the union has misunderstood them.

The Canberra Times · Sep 17, 2023

Labor is promising to close ‘loopholes’ that hurt workers. What’s changing and how will it work?

Tony Burke says his industrial relations bill will address wage theft and issues in the gig economy. Here’s what you need to know

The Guardian - AU · Sep 4, 2023

Australians may pay ‘tiny bit extra’ on pizza delivery as government announces new gig economy rules

Workplace relations minister says the minimal impact on consumers is a small price to pay for improving rider safety

The Guardian - AU · Aug 31, 2023

Australia’s gig economy workers set to benefit from minimum pay and protection against ‘unfair deactivation’

Labor bill gives Fair Work Commission power to set minimum standards for hundreds of thousands of ‘employee-like workers’ on digital platforms

The Guardian - AU · Aug 30, 2023

Can Australian employers stop you working from home? Here's what the law says

Zoom, the videoconferencing company whose fortunes soared with the pandemic-driven shift to working from home, has reportedly told its staff to get back to the office – for at least two days a week, if the commute is no more than 80 kilometres.

The Conversation · Aug 10, 2023

'I never read documents,' says nurse sacked over privacy breaches

She is suing Canberra Health Services, claiming she was unfairly dismissed.

The Canberra Times · Jul 11, 2023