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Labor agrees to amend workplace bill but pushback over multi-employer pay deals persists

Tony Burke says voting procedures on agreements have been changed as the government aims to get package through Senate by year’s end

The Guardian - AU

Business groups score IR bill compromise

Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke has agreed to compromise with business groups on the government's controversial multi-employer bargaining reforms.

AAP

Albanese hits back at business groups’ threats to run anti-industrial relations bill ad campaign

Prime minister says the millions of dollars that would pay for the campaign could be used by companies to ‘pay workers better’

The Guardian - AU

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Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke pushing bill to lift wages despite concern from crossbenchers

Federal Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke pours cold water on demands to hive off contentious elements of his industrial relations bill, insisting he wants to fuel wage growth before Christmas.

ABC News

Childcare business boss backs Labor's controversial industrial reforms

Childcare boss breaks away from most business groups by supporting multi-employer bargaining reforms.

The Canberra Times

Construction of First Nations cultural centre in SA halted amid budget blowout

Slated for completion in 2025 with a budget of $200m, the Tarrkarri project is now to be reviewed early next year

The Guardian - AU

Proposed workplace changes could be split

Independent senator David Pocock is calling for the government to split its workplace law amendments, saying there's not enough time to consult on big changes.

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Changes to workplace laws on the cards

Employment Minister Tony Burke says new IR laws will better protect feminised industries, but the opposition has accused the government of rushing the bill.

AAP

IS family repatriation 'not taken lightly'

The government has defended its decision to repatriate Australian women and children from Syria with links to Islamic State.

AAP

Budget 2022: How the arts fared — and how the sector is looking ahead to the National Cultural Policy

Funding for the arts is "low and declining", and the budget maintains the status quo. Is it a missed opportunity, or laying the groundwork for a December announcement?

ABC News

MEU accuses miner Peabody of trying to rip up EA before industrial relations laws change

The MEU says international company Peabody is attempting to terminate an enterprise agreement to try and avoid new federal industrial relations laws.

ABC News

Minister weighs up workplace law changes

Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke says he's having productive discussions with industry groups about new worker laws.

AAP

Employers fear return of the strike as Labor's industrial relations Bill tabled in parliament

Labor's industrial reforms on the table

Newcastle Herald

Explained: How Labor’s industrial overhaul could change your work and wages

The Albanese government has introduced its long-awaited overhaul of industrial relations laws to Parliament, promising to get wages moving.

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The Guardian - AU

More time needed to examine Labor’s IR bill, say crossbench senators and employer groups

Workplace relations minister says Australians have ‘waited long enough’ for changes but has left door open to amendments

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Aussies Will Be Able To Take 10 Days Paid Family Domestic Violence Leave From Next Year

The new law was passed by the Federal Government on Thursday.

The Guardian - AU

Labor’s industrial relations bill: how will it change Australia’s workplaces?

Albanese government says bill will promote wage growth and limit lengthy industrial action, but how will it do so?

AAP

Workers get paid domestic violence leave

Millions of Australian workers will soon be eligible for 10 days of paid domestic violence leave after laws underpinning the entitlements cleared parliament.

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Opposition leader makes fresh nuclear pitch – as it happened

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Labor's new workplace relations bill proposes new laws around work flexibility, targets gender pay gap

Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke will introduce Labor's Secure Jobs, Better Pay bill into Parliament, promising to "get wages moving".

AAP

Workplace laws to get flexibility overhaul

Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke has introduced laws to give employees more power to request flexible work hours and strike multi-employer deals.

The Guardian - AU

Labor moves to improve access to flexible work for parents, carers and older Australians

‘Secure jobs, better pay’ bill will legally require employers to try to reach flexible agreement with eligible workers

AAP

Pay secrecy clauses on chopping block

The Albanese government has kicked off its workplace reform agenda with a suite of measures to close the gender pay gap.

ABC News

Federal cabinet signs off on workplace bill aimed at boosting wages, despite business concerns it is 'half-cooked'

Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke plans to introduce the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill into parliament next Thursday, following the government's first budget on Tuesday.

The Canberra Times

Liberals lash out over wage reforms

The opposition says industry groups are leaving small businesses in a state of confusion over recent industrial relations stances.

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