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The Latest Breaking News from The Fair Work Commission

Making a claim at the Fair Work Commission? These are the new AI rules you need to follow

A record 44,039 Australians lodged claims at the Fair Work Commission between July 2025 and April 2026.

The Conversation · Sep 17

Fair Work veteran admits keeping child abuse material

Retired Fair Work Commission senior member Alan Boulton has admitted possessing child abuse material after showing images during a university lecture.

AAP · Sep 4

Wage growth is higher in Australia. Could this regulatory fix help Kiwi workers catch up?

If it feels like you’re sliding backwards as the cost of living rises, you’re probably right.

The Conversation · Aug 24

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Australia’s arts workers are finally being recognised by the Fair Work Commission. What changes now?

On Friday, the Fair Work Commission made a provisional decision to include the arts in the modern award system, by adding the word “arts” to its Amusement, Recreation, Events and Arts Award (AREA) 2020 award.

The Conversation · Aug 20

An ‘AI legal team’ has won its first case. It’s a rare win for access to justice

Last week, the Fair Work Commission ruled Gregory Baker, a computing academic at Macquarie University, should be treated as an ongoing, part-time employee, after the university had earlier declined his request to convert from a casual role.

The Conversation · Aug 18

From Monday, food delivery workers will get minimum hourly pay. Here’s why it matters

From next Monday, August 17, thousands of food delivery workers across Australia will benefit from new workplace protections – including new minimum hourly rates of pay.

The Conversation · Aug 12

Chasing unpaid wages is slow and expensive. Is a new Fair Work Court the answer?

At Labor’s national conference last week, the Albanese government said it would establish a new federal Fair Work Court to provide “simpler, fairer and faster” resolution of workplace disputes.

The Conversation · Jul 29

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Labor to introduce lockout laws for striking workers

Labor has agreed to measures to prevent workers from being locked out of their jobs during industrial disputes, but has stopped short of a total ban.

AAP · Jul 25

Results are in: university staff pay deal vote verdict revealed

The process has run since April 2025.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 24

Ex-supermarket employee says he was fired for being told to cover his butt crack. Then the commission found the real crack

He claimed breach of his workplace rights.

We Got This Covered · Jun 26

Childcare workers have been guaranteed a pay bump. What’s the fine print?

The federal government has announced another A$3.6 billion to boost childcare workers’ pay.

The Conversation · Jun 17

ATO outsource call centre workers paid 40% less than public service peers, Fair Work submission claims

In lead-up to ‘same job, same pay’ hearings, former call centre worker Nathan Brunne says pay gap is structural and widens at senior levels

The Guardian - AU · Jun 16

Millions Of Aussies To Get A Pay Rise After National Minimum Wage Increase Of 4.75%

The Fair Work Commission said economic “wild cards” had impacted its wage review.

Pedestrian.tv · Jun 2

About 3 million workers on minimum wage to receive 4.75% pay rise in Fair Work Commission ruling

Unions had demanded 6% pay increase for lowest paid after war in Middle East pushed inflation higher

The Guardian - AU · Jun 2

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AAP · Jun 1

Minimum wage tops $1000 a week, stoking inflation fears

Millions of workers on industry awards will get an annual pay rise and minimum wage earners even more, but economists warn the raises could fuel inflation.

The Canberra Times · May 31

Admin 'error' leads watchdog to wrongly accuse agencies of flouting rules

'Not sure of the methodology the DTA has applied,' an email said.

AAP · May 14

Unions ramp up minimum wage rise demands as costs soar

Low-paid workers should not go backwards because of Donald Trump's war, the peak union body says, as it calls for minimum wages to be raised to $26.45 an hour.

The Guardian - AU · May 11

No butts: case dismissed after Woolworths worker claims hurt feelings over plumber’s crack

Fair Work Commission deputy president Alan Colman rejects Victorian man’s case, warning there is no disincentive for speculative claims

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AAP · Apr 20

Leaders to reconvene for fuel talks after refinery fire

State and territory leaders will meet again with the prime minister to discuss the fuel crisis, as new orders for companies using truckies come into effect.

The Conversation · Mar 31

The Fair Work Commission has abolished junior rates of pay for most over 18s. It’s a positive step

On Tuesday, the Fair Work Commission handed down a landmark ruling that will phase out “junior” rates of pay for adults aged 18, 19 and 20 in key sectors.

The Guardian - AU · Mar 31

Fair Work abolishes junior pay rates for adult workers, with half a million young Australians to be paid more

Union celebrates ‘landmark decision’ that will mean adults aged 20 or younger are no longer paid less

AAP · Mar 31

Win for younger workers with discount pay rates axed

Workers in retail and fast food jobs will be eligible for the full award wage once they turn 18 after a decision from the workplace watchdog.

Pedestrian.tv · Mar 26

Labor Backs Calls For 3 Million Aussies To Get An Above-Inflation Pay Rise: ‘Doing It Tough’

Labor is urging the Fair Work Commission to deliver an above-inflation minimum wage rise to help low‑paid workers cope with fuel costs.

AAP · Mar 26

Labor backs above-inflation wage bump for low-paid

Wage increases have not been driving recent inflation pressures and low-paid workers deserve a real pay rise, the government says.

AAP · Mar 24

Unions urge five per cent pay rise as inflation bites

Employer groups warn a pay rise above inflation for minimum wage earners would only tip more fuel onto the fire as rising petrol prices worry the Reserve Bank.

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