The Latest Breaking News from Industrial Relations

IR minister defends CFMEU membership after union-linked corruption findings

Michael Pettersson says he's a proud trade unionist.

The Canberra Times · Aug 4

'Kick in the guts': Firefighters march amid wage negotiations

'Floods, bushfires, all we do - there's no respect.'

Newcastle Herald · Mar 8, 2024

Lowest paid may be critical to next NSW wages decision

The Greens will seek to amend an industrial relations bill out of concern a wage umpire will place undue weight on state budgets, not household finances.

AAP · Nov 27, 2023

Business calls for political 'courage' to confront industrial relations reform

Business groups are urging both political leaders to show "courage" and confront the politically fraught issue of industrial relations, arguing any benefits of future wage growth could be delayed by an inflexible enterprise bargaining system.

ABC News · Apr 12, 2022