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Parents of teen workers accuse union of ‘predatory’ sign-up tactics

Even union supporters say the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees’ Association’s tactics feel ‘unsettling’

The Guardian - AU · May 19, 2025

'Sustainable': push to keep low-paid from falling back

Almost three million Australian workers are being backed to receive higher pay, but the federal government says it must be economically sustainable.

AAP · May 16, 2025

We’ve heard the promises. Now it’s up to Labor to deliver its housing, wages and other economic policies

With a convincing win for a second term of government, the pressure is now on the new Labor government to deliver the economic policies central to its win.

The Conversation · May 5, 2025

Doin' it for the kids: PM's pride in childcare legacy

The prime minister touted the government's childcare reforms as he targeted a marginal Liberal-held seat in Brisbane's east.

AAP · Apr 17, 2025

Pocock says Dutton ‘punching down’ on Canberra – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Apr 1, 2025

Labor will urge Fair Work Commission to give real wage rise to three million workers

The Labor Party on Wednesday will urge the Fair Work Commission to grant a real wage increase to Australian workers on awards.

The Conversation · Apr 1, 2025

Sydney Train Chaos Might Return Sooner Than Expected After Strike Pause Slammed In Court

A tribunal previously ruled that strikes be paused until July 1 while the NSW government and rail workers try to resolve an ongoing pay dispute.

Pedestrian.tv · Mar 3, 2025

'Disgraceful': union sues to undo rail strike stoppage

A decision to halt strikes on a major metropolitan rail network could soon be reversed as a bitter pay dispute continues to simmer.

AAP · Mar 3, 2025

Host 'relieved' of work, not fired after Gaza post: ABC

The ABC has denies it sacked a pro-Palestine fill-in host by taking her off air, claiming it was contractually allowed to shorten her shifts.

AAP · Feb 27, 2025

Rail trust to be rebuilt with public 'hostage' no more

A state government accepts it has a job to do rebuilding trust with its rail commuters after a union was forced to pause industrial action.

AAP · Feb 20, 2025