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China’s ambassador to Australia summoned over Yang Hengjun suspended death sentence – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Feb 4, 2024

NSW Liberals propose weakening unfair-dismissal protections under new industrial relations platform

The policy platform, to be considered later this month, also seeks to abandon annual wage rises for middle and high income earners on award safety nets

The Guardian - AU · Feb 1, 2024

Business council slams reforms designed to help workers

The government is facing pressure from big business groups who say it should amend workplace reforms intended to protect Australian workers from exploitation.

AAP · Feb 1, 2024

'Beyond a joke': Senate erupts over workplace laws

The cross bench is urging Labor to pass its own laws to help trauma-affected first responders after the government refused to split workplace reforms.

AAP · Nov 28, 2023

Employment minister strikes deal over labour loopholes

The employment minister has struck a deal with the resources lobby to explicitly exclude service contractors in new laws that crack down on labour loopholes.

AAP · Nov 21, 2023

Local member issues warning after Caulfield protests – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Nov 12, 2023

Stressed police, paramedics could get better protection

First responders including police and paramedics could soon receive easier access to compensation after major workplace changes cleared a key hurdle.

AAP · Nov 9, 2023

Labor facing showdown with Pocock and Lambie after Senate passes industrial relations bills

Tony Burke refuses to guarantee house vote on separate bills in move Pocock calls ‘extraordinary’

The Guardian - AU · Nov 9, 2023

Senate votes to fast-track worker safety reforms before Christmas

The Senate has passed four non-controversial reforms from Labor's IR package.

The Canberra Times · Nov 9, 2023

Easier PTSD compensation, worker protection step closer

First responders with post-traumatic stress disorder and workers facing domestic violence may soon have greater protections, with laws closer to passing.

AAP · Nov 8, 2023