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Business wants pay rises for Australia’s lowest paid workers limited to 2% – but what about executives?

Average pay of top bosses has increased from 17 times average earnings in early 90s to about 55 times now. What about those on minimum wage?

The Guardian - AU

The push against wage rises has begun again – it’s an argument for Australia’s poorest workers to become poorer

A 5% rise in award and minimum wages is pretty modest and won’t set fire to inflation or cause interest rates to stay high

The Guardian - AU

Ai Group backs minimum wage increase of 2.8 pct

Business groups want the industrial umpire to proceed with caution on its annual minimum wage call as unions vie for a bigger boost to help workers get ahead.

AAP

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Employers, unions at odds on wage call and inflation

Unions and employer groups have clashed on the annual review of minimum and award wages and its likely influence on still-above target inflation.

AAP

A trade union for free speech? Battle lines drawn over groups that claim representative status

The Free Speech Union says its members can claim fees as a tax deduction, but ACTU argues unregistered unions cannot provide effective representation

The Guardian - AU

Drip pricing, excuse-flation and rockets and feathers: the strategies supermarkets and other businesses use to make you pay more

An ACTU inquiry into price-gouging referenced several strategies to extract extra dollars from consumers. Here are some you might be hearing about

The Guardian - AU

Changing of the guard at Future Fund puts Combet at top

Former ACTU leader and Labor minister Greg Combet is the new chair of Australia's sovereign wealth fund, replacing Liberal stalwart Peter Costello.

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Unions sink calls for government role in port pay clash

A union chief has brushed off suggestions the federal government needs to step in to prevent a maritime workplace dispute worsening.

AAP

Engineered stone kills tradies. Bunnings and IKEA stopping its sales is a big win for public health

Major retailers Bunnings and IKEA have announced this week they will discontinue selling engineered stone. While this might mean you have to rethink your plans for your new kitchen benchtops, it’s a positive step that will protect the health of tradespeople exposed to this dangerous product.

The Conversation

ACTU push for workplace laws to be fast-tracked

The ACTU is urging the government to fast-track its contentious workplace laws, saying every day that goes by is costing gig workers money they can't afford.

AAP

Industry and unions demand deeper view of trade deals

New laws are needed to make sure workers and businesses can have their say on trade agreements Australia negotiates, unions and and industry say.

AAP

Unions to outlaw dangerous stone if governments won't

Unions have committed to banning dangerous engineered stone on Australian building sites next year if the government doesn't do it first.

AAP

Labor legend Hayden's journey from battler to viceroy

Bill Hayden overcame a tough childhood and personal tragedy to hold some of Australia's most important positions.

AAP

New workplace laws are 'life and death legislation'

Businesses across Australia have spent millions of dollars on a campaign against workplace reforms that unions say stop gig economy worker deaths.

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The Guardian - AU

Australians may pay ‘tiny bit extra’ on pizza delivery as government announces new gig economy rules

Workplace relations minister says the minimal impact on consumers is a small price to pay for improving rider safety

The Guardian - AU

ACTU demands urgent protections for food delivery riders after Sydney worker’s death

A motorcyclist, aged 22, died on Saturday night after a collision with an SUV in Epping, New South Wales police said

AAP

Labor legend to be honoured for lifetime of service

A state service will be held for a giant of Australia's labour movement, as politicians from both sides pay tribute to former Labor leader Simon Crean.

Newcastle Herald

Simon Crean, Labor 'loyal servant', dead at 74

Australian Labor is mourning the death of Simon Crean.

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‘Leader of conviction and courage’ Simon Crean dead at 74

The Australian Labor Party is mourning the death on Sunday of Simon Crean, a Labor prince who never became king.

The Guardian - AU

Tributes flow after former Labor leader Simon Crean dies age 74

Crean, former opposition leader and ACTU president, died suddenly while overseas on Sunday

The Guardian - AU

Political point scoring over latest RBA rate rise won’t help those feeling the ‘painful squeeze’

How high must rates go to choke inflation? Blaming Labor’s budget, price-gouging businesses or the national wage increase isn’t an answer

The New Daily

New bargaining system for workers kicks into action

Some of the federal government's new workplace laws have come into effect and will allow employees from different businesses to team up for better conditions.

The New Daily

‘Crazy’ mining industry campaign – a case of history repeating?

The mining lobby claims the changes will deny workers “the opportunity to negotiate more pay for harder work”.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: minimum wage rises; education minister looks at Hecs debt changes; and a glitzy royal wedding

The annual wage review decision indicates the minimum wages will increase to $882.80 per week or $23.23 per hour

The Guardian - AU

PM declines to comment on Roberts-Smith ruling – as it happened

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