Taking hay where the sun shines: have Monet, will travel The work is one of five from the national collection that's travelling. The Canberra Times · Jun 23, 2023
Two federal bodies created to bolster arts sector Laws have passed parliament setting up two new arts bodies as part of the renamed Creative Australia, formerly known as the Australia Council. The New Daily · Jun 16, 2023
No signs of recovery among despondent consumers Consumer confidence has not budged from its weak position, although mortgage holders have regained some optimism ahead of the next cash rate decision. The New Daily · Jun 6, 2023
'Same job, same pay' laws won't punish experience or hard work, Tony Burke says, dismissing 'strange' campaign Mining, construction and farming and other business groups have mounted a campaign over changes the Employment Minister Tony Burke says the government is not proposing to make. ABC News · Jun 5, 2023
New bargaining system for workers kicks into action Some of the federal government's new workplace laws have come into effect and will allow employees from different businesses to team up for better conditions. The New Daily · Jun 5, 2023
Will Labor’s ‘same job same pay’ bill hurt more experienced workers? An expert responds Business groups take aim at one of Anthony Albanese’s government’s signature industrial relations policies, but observers unsure their concerns are justified The Guardian - AU · Jun 5, 2023
Afternoon Update: minimum wage rises; education minister looks at Hecs debt changes; and a glitzy royal wedding The annual wage review decision indicates the minimum wages will increase to $882.80 per week or $23.23 per hour The Guardian - AU · Jun 2, 2023
$430 million public holiday backpay for BHP workers The mining giant owns the Mt Arthur coal mine in the Hunter. Newcastle Herald · Jun 1, 2023
Consumers have their most pessimistic month since 1990 Interest rate hikes and the lack of real wage growth continue to hit Australian consumers hard and keep confidence subdued. The New Daily · May 29, 2023
‘Ignored for too long’: New arts bodies to be set up Laws have been introduced to parliament to set up Music Australia and Creative Workplaces under an overhauled federal arts policy. The New Daily · May 25, 2023
Minister slams BHP criticism of new workplace laws Tony Burke says it's unbelievable mining giant BHP has already put a dollar figure on what same job, same pay laws would cost before the legislation is written. The New Daily · May 24, 2023
Minister slams BHP criticism of same job, same pay law Tony Burke says it's unbelievable mining giant BHP has already put a dollar figure on what same job, same pay laws would cost before the legislation is written. AAP · May 24, 2023
Labor says gig worker reforms won't capture tradies A fight is brewing over the Albanese government's next crop of workplace reforms as the business community starts sounding alarm bells. AAP · May 24, 2023
BHP warns IR laws will cost $1.3 billion Mining union accuses BHP of resorting to an unfounded fear campaign. Newcastle Herald · May 23, 2023
The Guardian - AU · May 21, 2023 Labor hails ‘strongest start for jobs growth’ of any Australian government Analysis shows more than 330,000 jobs gained in past year, but treasurer concedes inflation needs to cool
AAP · May 21, 2023 Push for rise in wages, more workplace changes flagged Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke said the government would work to ensure wages kept up with inflation as he flagged upcoming labour hire reform.
The New Daily · May 17, 2023 Unemployment rate jumps to 3.7 per cent The official labour force report reveals the jobless rate lifted to 3.7 per cent and around 4000 jobs were lost from the economy.
The New Daily · May 17, 2023 Australia ‘gullible’ over US commitment: Bob Carr Concerns have been raised about the reliability of the US commitment to the region after Joe Biden pulled out of the Quad, leading to its cancellation.
The Guardian - AU · May 17, 2023 Gas lobby plans ‘national public awareness campaign’ – as it happened This blog is now closed.
ABC News · May 10, 2023 Northern Territory arts minister calls for national probe into 'damaging' claims of white interference in Indigenous art The Northern Territory arts minister is calling for a national investigation into allegations of interference by white assistants that are creating "reputational damage" to the Indigenous art industry.
The Guardian - AU · May 8, 2023 Treasurer delivers budget speech – as it happened This blog is now closed.
The Guardian - AU · May 4, 2023 Labor to scrap Coalition’s ‘punitive’ ParentsNext scheme from next year Albanese government says mutual obligations under the widely criticised program will end immediately
The Conversation · May 4, 2023 Controversial ParentsNext program to be scrapped next year The unpopular ParentsNext program is to be scrapped by the Albanese government from July 1 next year.
ABC News · Apr 24, 2023 Gig economy shifts as Uber takes on supermarket delivery, government pushes for minimum employment standards Deals between Coles, Uber and a key transport union establishing minimum conditions — ahead of the threat of legislation — could mean better days for gig economy workers.
The New Daily · Apr 20, 2023 Super for gig workers would deliver big retirement gains Extending super to gig workers currently not covered by it would boost their retirement balances by an average of $29,000.