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. AAP · Oct 18, 2022
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. ABC News · Oct 18, 2022
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. The Canberra Times · Sep 27, 2022
Canberra galleries, museums call for urgent budget aid to undo decade of 'utter neglect' About $800 million is needed to repair facilities like the National Gallery of Australia and the National Library, an arts lobby group says. ABC News · Sep 23, 2022
NSW rail dispute: legal threats over union plan to turn off Opal card readers at train stations State transport department seeking legal advice over plans by the Rail, Tram and Bus Union to switch off electronic gates The Guardian - AU · Sep 14, 2022
Rail union Fair Work hearing back on track Unions and the NSW government are back before the industrial umpire as the protracted dispute drags on after months of negotiations and industrial action. AAP · Sep 8, 2022
Paul Bongiorno: Union bashing is a return to a political Jurassic Park Australia is being taken into a past dark age by the Opposition over the suggestion workers should be given more leverage in negotiating wages. The New Daily · Sep 5, 2022
Sydney train strikes: Union boss hopes federal intervention puts ‘go slow’ on NSW government action The RTBU is seeking to force the state government back to the bargaining table on Tuesday The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2022
Train strike dispute: NSW government threats won’t stop further disruptions, unions say Dominic Perrottet says he will only seek to tear up workers’ agreement if industrial action ‘inconveniences’ commuters The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2022
NSW premier questions Burke's intervention Dominic Perrottet says the federal jobs minister should be focused on the people, not union bosses, as Sydney's rail fight travels to the industrial umpire. AAP · Sep 5, 2022
Industrial relations reform and climate policy to dominate debate as federal parliament returns for latest sitting The government hopes to introduce industrial relations reform before the end of the year as debate looks set to dominate parliament in its latest sitting. ABC News · Sep 4, 2022
NSW government to investigate federal minister's letter to Fair Work Commission The New South Wales government is probing if the federal government may have tried to improperly influence the Fair Work Commission, as the state gears up for a showdown with the rail union in the tribunal on Tuesday. ABC News · Sep 4, 2022
NSW says federal Labor’s ‘brazen intervention’ in rail dispute could constitute ‘improper influence’ Federal Coalition also takes aim at Tony Burke, who last week said he wanted to change law that has become central to Sydney train strike dispute The Guardian - AU · Sep 4, 2022
Federal government dismisses 'breathless hysteria' over changes to employer bargaining rules The federal government rejects suggestions any moves to widen access to multi-employer bargaining will lead to more strikes and business shutdowns across the country. ABC News · Sep 4, 2022
The New Daily · Sep 3, 2022 Surprise batch of new TV and films as local entertainment industry gets major funding boost Screen Australia has announced four feature films, three television dramas and two children’s projects that will share in $12 million of production funding
The Guardian - AU · Sep 2, 2022 Common ground and concrete steps: five takeaways from Labor’s jobs and skills summit Changes to migration numbers, pension rules and bargaining are among the headline agreements but many are just as enthused by the spirit of collaboration
Newcastle Herald · Sep 2, 2022 'I'm worn out': Support worker highlights strain on casuals What it's like to work with drug-addicted mental health patients for $30 an hour, six days a week with no sick pay or job security.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 1, 2022 As Labor’s jobs and skills summit kicks off, it’s all about having a seat at the table In parliament’s great hall unionists, civil society and business give a little of their time, maybe endure a little boredom, in a bid to influence policy
The Canberra Times · Sep 1, 2022 Labor 'ready' for bargaining reform despite industry pushback Legislative changes have been flagged by the government despite some concerns from industry groups.
The Conversation · Sep 1, 2022 Government to legislate for multi-employer bargaining, strengthening push for wage increases The government will bring in early legislation for multi-employer bargaining and a range of other changes to the industrial relations system.
ABC News · Sep 1, 2022 Child care, enterprise bargaining top jobs and skills summit agenda Here's a quick wrap of developments from the jobs and skills summit that's underway in the nation's capital.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 1, 2022 Albanese government to commit to multi-employer bargaining despite business concerns Treasurer Jim Chalmers says ‘sufficient common ground’ has been reached at jobs summit although employer groups fear industry-wide strike action
The Guardian - AU · Aug 30, 2022 Home advantage: federal politicians’ hefty property portfolios revealed in register of interests In addition to residences and investments, dozens of MPs own homes in Canberra for which they can claim a $299 a night travel allowance
The Guardian - AU · Aug 29, 2022 Increasing paid parental leave to 52 weeks would give billion-dollar boost to economy, unions say 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
The Guardian - AU · Aug 29, 2022 Labor may accelerate industrial relations reforms to ‘get wages moving’, Anthony Albanese says Prime minister tells National Press Club government could ‘potentially take further action’ if no consensus reached at jobs and skills summit