ABC Responds To The Fair Work Commission’s Ruling That Journalist Antoinette Lattouf Was Sacked “I remain bitterly disappointed that I was fired for posting a fact the ABC itself was also reporting.” Pedestrian.tv · Jun 3, 2024
Blaming lowest-paid workers for inflation 'disgusting' Australia's lowest-paid workers, who will soon receive a 3.75 per cent pay bump, should not be blamed for continued inflation challenges, a minister says. AAP · Jun 2, 2024
Wages supported by cost-of-living measures: employers Employer groups are arguing the government's cost-of-living relief should be taken into account for any boost to the minimum wage for the lowest paid workers. AAP · May 22, 2024
Call to expand reasons to ignore boss in new work laws The workplace umpire should increase the reasons an employer needs to consider before contacting staff outside of work hours, the peak union body argues. AAP · May 19, 2024
Union files Fair Work dispute against Brindabella Christian College 'This issue at Brindabella has gone on for far too long now.' The Canberra Times · May 9, 2024
Childcare workers to get wage boost in budget as Australia battles staff shortages Exclusive: Move is intended to prevent workers from leaving for other sectors, including aged care, where wages were recently increased The Guardian - AU · Apr 12, 2024
Giving low-paid workers a much deserved wage lift helps everyone MINIMUM WAGE: Much more to be done to ensure employees share in the fruits of their labour Newcastle Herald · Mar 29, 2024
Ai Group backs minimum wage increase of 2.8 pct Business groups want the industrial umpire to proceed with caution on its annual minimum wage call as unions vie for a bigger boost to help workers get ahead. AAP · Mar 26, 2024
PM says minimum wage workers 'should not fall behind' Lowest-paid workers should not be going backwards and worker pay rises are not at odds with moderating inflation, the prime minister says. AAP · Mar 24, 2024
ABC journalists call for chief content officer to stand down over alleged Antoinette Lattouf mismanagement Motion passed by 75 union members expresses outrage over way Chris Oliver-Taylor and senior executives ‘damaged the public’s trust in our capacity to report without fear or favour’ The Guardian - AU · Mar 20, 2024
Same job same pay application for Mount Pleasant mine workers Mining union lodges same job same pay application at Mt Pleasant. Newcastle Herald · Mar 20, 2024
Aged care workers get big pay bump in 'win for dignity' Australia's aged care workers are celebrating a substantial pay rise after a years-long campaign their union says will usher a "new era of decency and dignity". AAP · Mar 14, 2024
Coles pay offer labelled ‘insulting’ as staff say they can’t afford to shop at own workplace One worker says she feels ‘disrespected’ by proposed agreement, which includes in-store gift cards if staff vote to accept The Guardian - AU · Mar 14, 2024
Federal police union pave way for looming strike The Australian Federal Police Association has filed an application with the Fair Work Commission for officers to walk off the job over a pay dispute. AAP · Feb 15, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Feb 13, 2024 ABC says Antoinette Lattouf’s lawyers’ request for documents ‘legally incoherent’ ABC pushes back against request for documents in unlawful termination case, including correspondence from Ita Buttrose and David Anderson
The Guardian - AU · Feb 8, 2024 Right to disconnect bill passes Senate but needs urgent fix to remove criminal penalties for employers Labor will be forced to introduce special legislation after Coalition prevented last-minute amendments to fix the issue
The Guardian - AU · Feb 8, 2024 Closing loopholes bill: the right to disconnect and five other changes coming to Australian workplaces Laws agreed by Labor, Greens and David Pocock allows casuals to more easily apply to become permanent and may increase pay in gig economy
AAP · Feb 7, 2024 Travellers affected as Qantas Group pilots strike Thousands of passengers including FIFO workers have had their flight plans on a Qantas Group carrier disrupted as pilots walk off the job over a pay dispute.
AAP · Feb 7, 2024 Stronger work rights secure as businesses warn of costs Gig workers, casual staff and employees bugged after hours by their bosses are the winners of laws that have passed the Senate to the displeasure of businesses.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 18, 2024 Tony Burke refuses to intervene in port dispute as he accuses DP World of ‘misguided’ political campaign Minister rules out using powers to stop industrial action, saying company focusing on ‘media campaign’ instead of negotiating
The Guardian - AU · Jan 17, 2024 Victorian Labor at odds with federal party on industrial relations bill State treasurer Tim Pallas warns amendments will encourage unions to refuse to bargain as he seeks meeting with Tony Burke
The Guardian - AU · Jan 12, 2024 Fair Work Commission recommends changing law that allows lower super rate for workers with disability People with disability working in supported employment are currently paid 9.5% superannuation while the rest of the workforce receives minimum 11%
The Guardian - AU · Dec 22, 2023 Antoinette Lattouf files unlawful termination claim over losing ABC radio role after Israel-Gaza social media posts Journalist’s submission seeks a declaration the ABC breached the Fair Work Act, compensation and a penalty for the broadcaster
The Canberra Times · Dec 19, 2023 Dhulwa nurse was unfairly dismissed, commission finds The process was 'marked by unnecessary haste'.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 12, 2023 ‘Poverty pay’: travellers may soon face airport disruption as Virgin Australia crew close in on striking Transport Workers Union chief says ground crew and pilots fear ‘mistakes being made due to their unsustainable working conditions’