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Hillsong Church denies misleading Australian charities investigators in whistleblower Fair Work case

Global megachurch Hillsong files its defence in Federal Court, denying allegations it unfairly suspended a whistleblower who complained about financial misconduct inside the organisation.

ABC News · Oct 17, 2022

Seqwater employee backpaid $380k, among nearly 800 staff underpaid by water authority

Nearly 800 employees of south-east Queensland's water supplier are underpaid by more than $7 million, with one employee owed $380k, with the final total yet to be established.

ABC News · Sep 28, 2022

Why is Thursday a public holiday? Will the shops be open? Queen Elizabeth's memorial holiday explained

A one-off public holiday has been called for Australians to commemorate the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Here's all you need to know about what is happening tomorrow and how it might impact your day.

ABC News · Sep 21, 2022

Fkn Good: Australia’s Lowest Paid Workers Will Finally Get A Pay Bump To Keep Up With Inflation

The Fair Work Commission has handed down its decision to raise minimum wage by 5.2 per cent after strong pushes from the Labor Government and workers’ rights groups.Fair Work Commission President Iain Ross announced on Wednesday morning minimum wage will go up from $20.33 to $21.38 an hour, or from $772.60…

Pedestrian.tv · Jun 15, 2022

Australian National University professor's dismissal for skinny dipping with student was valid, Fair Work Commission finds on appeal

The ANU successfully appeals a Fair Work Commission decision that originally found lecturer Scott Morrison's dismissal was unfair. The university says Dr Morrison's behaviour constituted a breach of his position of trust as a senior academic.

ABC News · Jun 1, 2022

Dhulwa inquiry to deliver first findings within three months

A former Fair Work commissioner will chair the inquiry.

The Canberra Times · May 31, 2022

Family and domestic violence paid leave on the political agenda after Fair Work Commission decision

Millions of workers are set to get access to 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave after an in-principle decision by the Fair Work Commission. But advocates say not everyone will benefit.

ABC News · May 17, 2022

GOOD: 2.6 Million Aussie Workers Will Be Entitled To Paid Domestic Family Violence Leave

The Fair Work Commission backed 10 days of paid domestic and family violence leave for employees under modern awards.

Pedestrian.tv · May 16, 2022

SA aged care workers use day off to rally for better work conditions after strike action delayed until after federal election

Hundreds of aged care workers in Queensland and Western Australia walk off the job in a stand for better pay and work conditions, but South Australian aged care staff remained diligently at work after the Fair Work Commission put off their strike until the day after the federal election.

ABC News · May 10, 2022

NSW government drops case against rail union in Fair Work Commission

Trains to run on enhanced weekend timetable for the rest of the week before full weekday services resume on Monday, the Transport Minister has announced after talks with the union.

ABC News · Feb 22, 2022