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Uber Australia’s historic agreement with the Transport Workers’ Union, on the need to regulate the gig economy, is the first step in fundamental reform of gig work. It suggests the direction the Albanese government will to take to deliver better conditions for gig workers.

The stoush between the NSW rail union and the government is headed for the Fair Work Commission as the union commits to a second week of industrial action.

The government plans to introduce legislation to protect gig economy workers after a historic deal between Uber Australia and the Transport Workers Union.

Companies say price hikes are necessary to offset costs of attracting and retaining workers, but charity contends some fee increases are ‘not reasonable’

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the new Labor government has fought for the minimum wage rise up to 2.8 million Australians will receive from July 1.

Uber Australia has struck a historic agreement with the Transport Workers’ Union – a statement of principles that re-regulate work in the Australian rideshare and food delivery industry.

New data from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency shows women across all generations are earning consistently less than men.

Inflation is predicted to reach 7% by year’s end but the RBA’s Philip Lowe says wages growth of about 3.5% will keep economy moving

The minimum wage rise announced this week means essential domestic violence services in the Northern Territory, crucial for women and children fleeing violence, are in jeopardy as already tight budgets are put under more pressure.

Sector workers say the changes to conditions for aged care workers are needed, but should come with more funding so clients who cannot afford services are not forced into aged care homes.

Employment Minister Tony Burke insists there is still no sign of wage inflation, noting Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe's warning over excessive increases.