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Snap national cabinet meeting to be held after calls for COVID-19 pandemic leave payments to be reinstated

Anthony Albanese will meet with state and territory leaders on Monday as the federal government faces calls to reinstate the pandemic leave disaster payment amid surging COVID-19 cases.

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Government eyes increase to skilled migration, but says it won't be the simple fix to Australia's labour woes

Australia's Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he is in discussions with business about a temporary increase to the nation's skilled migration intake, as the sector lobbies for 200,000 visas to be offered to address labour shortages.

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Got COVID-19? From today the government won’t pay you to stay at home

The Albanese government has pushed ahead with plans made by the previous administration to end the pandemic disaster payments.

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Future make-up of RBA board a 'key consideration' going forward, says Federal Treasurer

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers throws his support behind calls for the Reserve Bank board to be more representative of the broader Australian community, following scathing criticism that it is out of touch with workers demanding wage increases.

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Jim Chalmers says inflation will go higher, but unions are right to push for higher wages

Treasurer says it is ‘uncontroversial’ for unions to note that wage rises are below inflation, and suggests there may be a place for workers’ representative on RBA board

The Guardian - AU

What does the Reserve Bank’s 3.5% pay rise ‘anchor’ mean for Australian workers?

Inflation is predicted to reach 7% by year’s end but the RBA’s Philip Lowe says wages growth of about 3.5% will keep economy moving

The Guardian - AU

ACTU Secretary Sally McManus says Reserve Bank in 'boomer fantasy land' over wage-price spiral fears

ACTU Secretary Sally McManus warns that the Reserve Bank is out of touch and living in "boomer fantasy land" if it thinks workers can afford real cuts to their wages.

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Dutton doesn't want RBA board compromised

ACTU secretary Sally McManus has criticised the make-up of the Reserve Bank board, but Opposition Leader Peter Dutton doesn't want to see a union leader on it.

AAP

Minimum wage rise will 'flow up' to all workers and fuel inflation, businesses warns

It may be good news for those on the receiving end, but business groups warn the minimum wage rise announced yesterday will flow on to other workers, adding "fuel to the inflation fire".

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Minimum wage decision to be announced after Albanese government calls for rise to match inflation

Fair Work Commission to hand down review as employers argue for limits on pay increases

The Guardian - AU

Canberra cafe uses robot technology to deliver food and drinks to tables

Amid ongoing staff shortages, one Canberra cafe decided to hire an employee unlike the others: an autonomous robot waiter. The owner says the gamble is paying off.

ABC News

Albanese says cost of living concerns will be ‘front and centre’ of cabinet meeting

Inflation, energy prices and wages growth on Labor’s agenda as pressure builds to provide relief to low income earners before October budget

The Guardian - AU

Union attacks wage delay proposition

Unions have criticised the push by business groups for a delay in any minimum wage rise, due to uncertain economic conditions and increasing costs.

AAP

Unions ready for 'hard work' with new govt

Unions say they're ready to work with the incoming Labor federal government on workers' issues that have been left "festering" under the coalition.

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The Guardian - AU

Public sector cuts worth $3.3bn would not result in job losses, David Littleproud claims

Nationals frontbencher describes cuts as ‘sensible management’ but unions say they will result in thousands of job losses

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Will lifting the minimum wage worsen inflation and raise interest rates?

Wages have become the latest battleground in the election, with debate raging about how much extra workers can get paid without sending businesses broke and consumer prices soaring.

The Guardian - AU

ACTU urges Morrison to discipline wage panel member over ‘extraordinary’ public comments

Mark Wooden reportedly said Labor was playing ‘political games’ by saying it would lift wages

The Guardian - AU

Real wages to fall by 3% this year as inflation surges, says RBA

Australians’ wages are tipped to grow over the next two years, but are not predicted to catch up with rising prices until 2024

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The Archibald 2022 finalists: sitters speaking up to power; artists speaking back to the canon

For those seeking refuge from the election, the 101st Archibald Prize is almost a politician-free zone. Unless you count Joanna Braithwaite’s amusingly titled McManusstan, a portrait of bird lover Sally McManus. Former Labor minister Peter Garrett painted by Anh Do is in the line up – but more accurately described…

The Guardian - AU

Unions eye pay rises that reflect inflation as Queensland public sector agreements expire

Teachers, nurses, police officers and transport workers all have agreements set to end this year

ABC News

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.

AAP

ACTU pushes for 5pct wage rise for workers

Unions will push for a sharp rise in wages for low paid workers in the current round of the Fair Work Commission's annual wage review.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s minimum wage should be raised by 5% to counter inflation and living costs, unions say

ACTU secretary Sally McManus says increase needed for low-paid workers to ‘keep their heads above water’

ABC News

Coalition pinning election narrative on low unemployment and high wage growth

The unemployment rate is one number the Coalition seems keen to talk about with an election around the corner, but another important one isn't budging yet — and it could throw a spanner into the works.

The Guardian - AU

Perrottet urged to work with union over NSW train dispute – as it happened

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