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'They were trying it on': Tax office union fires up over bargaining

The ATO claims the union has misunderstood them.

The Canberra Times

Labor is promising to close ‘loopholes’ that hurt workers. What’s changing and how will it work?

Tony Burke says his industrial relations bill will address wage theft and issues in the gig economy. Here’s what you need to know

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

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Australia’s gig economy workers set to benefit from minimum pay and protection against ‘unfair deactivation’

Labor bill gives Fair Work Commission power to set minimum standards for hundreds of thousands of ‘employee-like workers’ on digital platforms

The Guardian - AU

Can Australian employers stop you working from home? Here's what the law says

Zoom, the videoconferencing company whose fortunes soared with the pandemic-driven shift to working from home, has reportedly told its staff to get back to the office – for at least two days a week, if the commute is no more than 80 kilometres.

The Conversation

'I never read documents,' says nurse sacked over privacy breaches

She is suing Canberra Health Services, claiming she was unfairly dismissed.

The Canberra Times

Two-year bargaining war cools as University of Newcastle reaches in-principle agreement with unions

Vice-chancellor Alex Zelinsky has emailed staff saying an in-principle agreement has been reached.

Newcastle Herald

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Grattan on Friday: Labor caught in pincer movement of fighting inflation and delivering to its constituency

During the election campaign Anthony Albanese repeated, endlessly, that everything was going up except people’s wages.

The Conversation

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

Don't blame Australia's lowest-paid workers if interest rates rise again

The odds have been shortening on the Reserve Bank of Australia lifting interest again, and Australia’s workers are again being blamed for driving inflation.

The Conversation

Michael Pascoe: No, the wage case shouldn’t panic the RBA

The FWC doesn’t want to turn the current rate of wage increases into something that will scare Phil Lowe & Co.

The New Daily

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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The Guardian - AU

University vice-chancellor's pay up 7% to $930,000

University management is involved in a long-running dispute with staff over a new enterprise agreement.

Newcastle Herald

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Academics union fears Newcastle Uni will use new IR laws to 'gut' conditions

The union is worried the university will seek Fair Work Commission arbitration, sidelining staff.

Newcastle Herald

Newcastle Uni staff vote to strike next week

Uni staff strike in protest at university's refusal to continue bargaining.

Newcastle Herald

Uni enterprise bargaining dispute lands in Fair Work Commission

Vice-chancellor Alex Zelinsky says university management has referred the matter to the commission.

The New Daily

Michael Pascoe: Why you might never see that ‘wage growth’ we hear about

One thing we know for sure about the RBA – it knows even less about the outlook for wage growth than it does about inflation.

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The New Daily

Unemployment rate jumps to 3.7 per cent

The official labour force report reveals the jobless rate lifted to 3.7 per cent and around 4000 jobs were lost from the economy.

The Guardian - AU

ABC radio presenter Nicole Chvastek off air after lodging bullying claim

Longtime host of Victoria’s regional statewide drive program is on leave pending her Fair Work Commission claim, broadcaster says

ABC News

CPSU takes NT government to Fair Work Commission over public service pay offer

The union representing public servants is still in the dark about elements of a 2 per cent pay increase promised more than six months ago, with the NT government taken to the Fair Work Commission.

The New Daily

Food delivery drivers are overworked and underpaid: Here’s how to help

A study shows the majority of transport gig workers rely on earnings to survive, but thousands are struggling on less than the minimum wage.

The New Daily

Unions raise wage theft worries, but aged-care providers promise to pass on pay rise

Catholic aged care providers are committing to pay rises for staff, but unions are concerned that some will try to short-change workers.

The New Daily

2023’s big battle: Inflation v Australia’s working poor

inflation and rising interest rates make Fair Work Commission's annual wage review a crucial decision as families face hip-pocket pain

The Guardian - AU

Laura Tingle becomes ABC staff-elected director – as it happened

The 7.30 political correspondent will sit on the broadcaster’s board alongside chair Ita Buttrose

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