Mining members vote to split from CFMMEU 'Members told us they no longer felt at home in the CFMMEU,' Tony Maher said. Newcastle Herald · Jun 22, 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
'One-stop-shop for job creation': Bowen announces National Transition Authority The authority will commence operations on July 1 with a budget of $23million in its first year. Newcastle Herald · May 5, 2023
Australian budget expected to include national energy authority, unions say Union leaders anticipate authority to help redeploy workers ahead of looming coal-fired power station closures The Guardian - AU · May 1, 2023
Bosses can't force staff to work on public holidays Workers cannot be forced to work on public holidays even if they're rostered on, a court has found, potentially paving the way for more rights for employees. AAP · Mar 30, 2023
Government's plan to tax 'unrealised gains' a big worry for farmers as $3m threshold threatens retirement plans Part of the federal government's changes to rules around superannuation involves a new tax on "unrealised gains", and it has farmers especially worried. ABC News · Mar 16, 2023
Mining and Energy Union calls on federal Labor to legislate for a national energy transition authority Full speech: Union demands energy transition body Newcastle Herald · Feb 23, 2023
NSW super battery to attract $1bn in private investment NSW has green-lit the building of an 850-megawatt super battery at Newcastle by 2025 as coal-fired power station workers demand an energy transition authority. AAP · Feb 23, 2023
Coal class actions discontinued but question marks over other industries End of coal class actions Newcastle Herald · May 8, 2022
Hunter mining communities $250 million a year worse off because of lower casual mineworker wages Union movement pushing casual wage rates onto the election agenda Newcastle Herald · May 1, 2022