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The Guardian - AU · Nov 6, 2022

Government makes concessions on multi-employer bargaining bill

The Albanese government has made concessions to employers on its planned extension of multi-employer bargaining, as it hopes to fast track its industrial relations legislation through parliament before Christmas.

The Conversation · Nov 6, 2022

Federal government makes multi-employer bargaining change in attempt to pass workplace bill

The federal government makes concessions to its contentious industrial relations legislation in a bid to pass the workplace bill before Christmas.

ABC News · Nov 6, 2022

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 · Oct 31, 2022

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 · Oct 31, 2022

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.

AAP · Oct 30, 2022

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 · Oct 30, 2022

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 · Oct 30, 2022

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 · Oct 29, 2022

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 · Oct 28, 2022