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Alleged expenses scandal stings health union boss

Legal action has been launched against Health Workers Union boss Diana Asmar, with other union officials also mentioned in the Fair Work Commission lawsuit.

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‘Gig workers’ get minimum standards from Monday. Here’s what will change

Monday August 26 is when the government’s updated Fair Work legislation comes into force.

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Australia’s gender pay gap has hit a record low – but we still have work to do

Australia’s gender pay gap – a key measure of economic inequality between men and women – has fallen to a record low of 11.5%.

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Why are child carers still paid less than retail workers? And how can we help fix it?

So certain is the Australian government that childcare workers are being poorly paid that it is handing them an extra 15% – 10% this December, followed by a further 5% in December 2025 – and speaking as if there’s more to come.

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Giving early childhood educators an extra 15% is good policy, and even better politics

From December the typical early childhood educator and carer will get a pay rise of at least $103 per week. By the following December, it will be more, taking the total to an extra $155 per week.

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Labor pushing for new powers to ‘clean up’ alleged criminal activity in CFMEU

In further toughening of stance, government considers calls for joint federal and state police taskforce to investigate unions

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Albanese government to fund 15% pay rise for childcare workforce, with a condition

The Albanese government will fund a 15% pay increase for early childhood educators - tying it to centres agreeing to not increase their fees by more than 4.4% over the next year.

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CFMEU faces court over move to appoint administrator

A high-stakes court clash between the CFMEU and industrial umpire is expected to hear widespread allegations against construction union officials.

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Master Builders call for administrator to include CFMEU's ACT branch

Association accuses local CFMEU branch of same 'downright thuggery'.

The Canberra Times

CFMEU seeks legal advice over administrator orders

The CFMEU says it is "under attack" and will fight an attempt by the watchdog to give an independent administrator powers to overhaul its construction division.

AAP

The right to disconnect is coming to Australia. What does this mean for you?

Next month, changes to the Australian Fair Work Act will give workers the formal right to disconnect from all work communication outside their usual work hours.

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Pay fight for disability staff reaches workplace umpire

Disability staff are being underpaid by as much as $9 an hour because they are wrongly classified as carers, unions argue in a case before the workplace umpire.

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Grattan on Friday: it’s good to put administrators into the CFMEU – but how do you prevent future crops of bad apples?

Former leading Canberra press gallery journalist, Laurie Oakes, now retired, had a cut-through question about the government’s response this week to the CFMEU crisis.

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Labor wants to put the construction union into administration, but last year it axed the cop on the beat. That doesn’t look wise

The government has backed a move by the Fair Work Commission to place the construction division of the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) into administration.

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Fair Work Commission moves to appoint administrators into construction division of CFMEU

The Fair Work Commission’s general manager, Murray Furlong, is moving to appoint administrators into the construction division of the CFMEU, following a string of allegations of nefarious behaviour.

The Canberra Times

Countdown for APS guidance on right to disconnect as draft law released

Guidelines are being worked on for how the right would apply to the APS.

AAP

Sacked journo takes ABC to trial over anti-Israel post

Talks have broken down between presenter Antoinette Lattouf and the ABC over an unfair dismissal claim, which will proceed to trial in the Federal Court.

The Canberra Times

Community workers to push for leave in line with public servants

Australian Services Union will attempt to force ACT to bargain.

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Spare us the talk about a wages explosion. There’s nothing wrong with lifting Australia’s lowest wages in line with inflation

What is it with the Coalition and wages?

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Low-paid wages up 3.75%, with more to come for childcare and health professionals

The Fair Work Commission has boosted the wages of workers on awards by 3.75%, just a touch above the official inflation rate of 3.6%.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Fair Work finds ABC sacked Lattouf; Qantas unveils boarding changes; and what bird flu means for Australia

Decision paves the way for the journalist to pursue an unlawful termination case

The Guardian - AU

Minimum wage workers in Australia to get a 3.75% pay rise over the next 12 months

Fair Work Commission lifts minimum wage to $24.10 an hour from July, with the rise outpacing the government’s forecast inflation rate

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ABC Responds To The Fair Work Commission’s Ruling That Journalist Antoinette Lattouf Was Sacked

“I remain bitterly disappointed that I was fired for posting a fact the ABC itself was also reporting.”

AAP

Blaming lowest-paid workers for inflation 'disgusting'

Australia's lowest-paid workers, who will soon receive a 3.75 per cent pay bump, should not be blamed for continued inflation challenges, a minister says.

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Wages supported by cost-of-living measures: employers

Employer groups are arguing the government's cost-of-living relief should be taken into account for any boost to the minimum wage for the lowest paid workers.

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