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In the lead-up to Labor’s jobs and skills summit, unions have also called for payments to match actual wages and the inclusion of superannuation

Prime minister tells National Press Club government could ‘potentially take further action’ if no consensus reached at jobs and skills summit

Labor hopes together business, unions and the community sector will be able to find ways to lift wages, spur productivity and ease skills shortages

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Thousands of workers are unable to work each day due to long COVID, making Australia's labour shortage problem worse.

Employment Minister Tony Burke has expressed strong interest in a proposal put forward by the Australian Council of Trade Unions for multi-employer bargaining, saying he wants to see the idea "fleshed out".

Tony Burke has promised a renewed focus on the arts and a suite of reforms to support the sector – but is staying quiet on the question of funding.

Can Bluey be considered one of Australia’s most popular children’s cultural exports if it is re-edited to reflect the culture of its destination market?

Beloved children’s program Bluey has received some backlash.

Tentatively hopeful news.

Alongside much else that is being revised, reimagined or recast by the Albanese government, Australia is to have a new cultural policy. Consultation has involved town hall meetings and a call for submissions. The arts minister, Tony Burke, has established five review panels to consider feedback.