Worker rights fight as small business calls for growth
One million employees could lose workplace protections if a contentious legal definition for small business is changed, Labor says while ruling out the push.
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Rental crisis is everywhere, dire for essential workers
The rental crisis is now in every community, as the nation's essential workers struggle to find affordable homes to rent and monthly dwelling approvals drop.
Qantas says it won’t drop the ball as engineers strike
Qantas is reassuring passengers they will not be affected as hundreds of the airline's engineers strike for better pay, sparking flight delay fears.
‘The bot will see you now’: why AI could be the new HR
More companies are using artificial intelligence to interview and rank job candidates but the government's proposed mandatory rules could curtail the trend.
Qantas engineers to strike during peak-hour flights
Qantas engineers are preparing to stop work and hold rallies during a peak-hour period but the airline insists passengers will not be affected.
No flight pain as Qantas engineers continue to strike
Hundreds of Qantas engineers have gone on strike, but the airline insists no flights have been delayed or cancelled due to the industrial action.
More workplace changes off the table before poll
Workplace Minister Murray Watt says the priority for the remainder of this term is bedding down legislation and not making further changes.
Thousands of tradies down tools, march in CFMEU support
Thousands of construction workers have turned out in mass rallies to support the CFMEU as the government promises to crack down on bikie infiltration.
Premier refers ex-union boss to police after site rants
Victoria's premier has referred John Setka to police after the former CFMEU boss gained access to a second government construction site.
Pledge to resuscitate pay row talks as ambo chief quits
Weeks after Victoria's paramedics union condemned the state's ambulance board with a vote of no confidence, the chief executive has resigned.
Migrant, refugee women harassed regardless of status
From temporary visa holders to citizens, high-paid to insecure jobs, migrant and refugee women are not immune from being sexually harassed at work.
Economic lifeline for energy workers as plants close
Workers at coal and gas-fired power plants that are set for closure will be offered a raft of support including paid retraining and redeployment under new laws.
Truckies, food riders and couriers fight for rights
Truck drivers, food delivery riders and parcel couriers are seeking fairer work conditions, which could pave the way for global reforms.
Mixed jobs data gives RBA more food for thought
Record jobs participation will keep the Reserve Bank wary of cutting rates, despite unemployment rising in July to the highest level since November 2021.
‘Confusing’ jobless rise likely to stay RBA’s hand
The jobless rate edged up slightly to 4.2 per cent in July, official figures show, but record participation will keep the Reserve Bank wary of cutting rates.
CFMEU-linked super execs probed as administration looms
The finance industry watchdog has demanded an investigation into CFMEU-appointed directors to super funds after allegations of criminal behaviour in the union.
AFP to fight officers’ strike action as parliament sits
Any move by officers to walk off the job after a breakdown in pay negotiations will be opposed by the Australian Federal Police.
Childcare pay rise set to boost profession’s standing
Education experts say a 15 per cent pay rise for early childhood workers will help increase the status of the job to the public.
Journalists at Nine end pay dispute with management
Editorial staff from the Sydney Morning Herald, the Age and other Nine mastheads have struck a deal with management over improved pay and conditions.
Reproductive leave push to end ‘culture of silence’
Paid leave entitlements for menopause and fertility issues would boost female workforce participation and prevent early retirements, unions say.
Newspaper reporters strike over pay as Olympics loom
Reporters covering the Paris Olympics for the Nine newspapers will join colleagues across Australia in going on strike over pay and conditions.
Don’t rush CFMEU administrator process, minister urges
Due processes need to be followed in appointing an administrator to the CFMEU following allegations of criminal elements in the union, a senior minister says.
‘Rotten culture’: concerns takeover won’t fix union
Business groups are calling for an independent regulator to address allegations of criminal conduct plaguing the construction industry and the powerful CFMEU.
Mixed jobs data highlights rate balancing act for RBA
Demand for labour is still strong enough to soak up extra workers as the population grows, according to fresh Australian Bureau of Statistics jobs data.
Premier to pocket $500,000 as MPs handed 3.5pc pay bump
Victorian MPs have been handed a 3.5 per cent salary bump, lifting Premier Jacinta Allan's pay package close to $500,000 a year.
Premier to pocket $500,000 as MPs handed pay bump
Victorian MPs have been awarded a 3.5 per cent salary bump, pushing Premier Jacinta Allan's annual pay package close to half a million dollars.
Regions can benefit from untapped skilled refugee pool
Skilled refugees can plug the chronic labour shortages in regional Australia with around 80,000 jobs advertised monthly across the regions this year.
Deals beyond ‘baseline’ pay rise could fuel budget pain
Several unions want worker pay packets to rise beyond the NSW government's offer, but critics warn going further could hurt the budget for years.
Prime minister set to be paid more than US president
The Australian prime minister is set to be paid more than the US president for the first time in history.
Labor steps in to break up ‘dysfunctional’ CFMEU
A feud between the CFMEU and the AFL has led the union's manufacturing division to secure federal government support to let them split from the broader body.
Plea over postie pooch attacks, small doggos the worst
Posties are being attacked by cantankerous canines at a rate of 11 incidents a day, with smaller dog breeds named and shamed as worst in show for aggression.