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Rail union Fair Work hearing back on track

Unions and the NSW government are back before the industrial umpire as the protracted dispute drags on after months of negotiations and industrial action.

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Paul Bongiorno: Union bashing is a return to a political Jurassic Park

Australia is being taken into a past dark age by the Opposition over the suggestion workers should be given more leverage in negotiating wages.

The New Daily

Sydney train strikes: Union boss hopes federal intervention puts ‘go slow’ on NSW government action

The RTBU is seeking to force the state government back to the bargaining table on Tuesday

The Guardian - AU

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Train strike dispute: NSW government threats won’t stop further disruptions, unions say

Dominic Perrottet says he will only seek to tear up workers’ agreement if industrial action ‘inconveniences’ commuters

The Guardian - AU

NSW premier questions Burke's intervention

Dominic Perrottet says the federal jobs minister should be focused on the people, not union bosses, as Sydney's rail fight travels to the industrial umpire.

AAP

Industrial relations reform and climate policy to dominate debate as federal parliament returns for latest sitting

The government hopes to introduce industrial relations reform before the end of the year as debate looks set to dominate parliament in its latest sitting.

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NSW government to investigate federal minister's letter to Fair Work Commission

The New South Wales government is probing if the federal government may have tried to improperly influence the Fair Work Commission, as the state gears up for a showdown with the rail union in the tribunal on Tuesday.

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NSW says federal Labor’s ‘brazen intervention’ in rail dispute could constitute ‘improper influence’

Federal Coalition also takes aim at Tony Burke, who last week said he wanted to change law that has become central to Sydney train strike dispute

The Guardian - AU

Federal government dismisses 'breathless hysteria' over changes to employer bargaining rules

The federal government rejects suggestions any moves to widen access to multi-employer bargaining will lead to more strikes and business shutdowns across the country.

ABC News

Surprise batch of new TV and films as local entertainment industry gets major funding boost

Screen Australia has announced four feature films, three television dramas and two children’s projects that will share in $12 million of production funding

The New Daily

Common ground and concrete steps: five takeaways from Labor’s jobs and skills summit

Changes to migration numbers, pension rules and bargaining are among the headline agreements but many are just as enthused by the spirit of collaboration

The Guardian - AU

'I'm worn out': Support worker highlights strain on casuals

What it's like to work with drug-addicted mental health patients for $30 an hour, six days a week with no sick pay or job security.

Newcastle Herald

As Labor’s jobs and skills summit kicks off, it’s all about having a seat at the table

In parliament’s great hall unionists, civil society and business give a little of their time, maybe endure a little boredom, in a bid to influence policy

The Guardian - AU

Labor 'ready' for bargaining reform despite industry pushback

Legislative changes have been flagged by the government despite some concerns from industry groups.

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The Conversation

Government to legislate for multi-employer bargaining, strengthening push for wage increases

The government will bring in early legislation for multi-employer bargaining and a range of other changes to the industrial relations system.

ABC News

Child care, enterprise bargaining top jobs and skills summit agenda

Here's a quick wrap of developments from the jobs and skills summit that's underway in the nation's capital.

The Guardian - AU

Albanese government to commit to multi-employer bargaining despite business concerns

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says ‘sufficient common ground’ has been reached at jobs summit although employer groups fear industry-wide strike action

The Guardian - AU

Home advantage: federal politicians’ hefty property portfolios revealed in register of interests

In addition to residences and investments, dozens of MPs own homes in Canberra for which they can claim a $299 a night travel allowance

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The Guardian - AU

Increasing paid parental leave to 52 weeks would give billion-dollar boost to economy, unions say

In the lead-up to Labor’s jobs and skills summit, unions have also called for payments to match actual wages and the inclusion of superannuation

The Guardian - AU

Labor may accelerate industrial relations reforms to ‘get wages moving’, Anthony Albanese says

Prime minister tells National Press Club government could ‘potentially take further action’ if no consensus reached at jobs and skills summit

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s jobs and skills summit: who’s going and what’s on the agenda?

Labor hopes together business, unions and the community sector will be able to find ways to lift wages, spur productivity and ease skills shortages

The Guardian - AU

Virginia Bell to lead inquiry into former PM’s ministries – as it happened

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Long COVID worsening labour shortages

Thousands of workers are unable to work each day due to long COVID, making Australia's labour shortage problem worse.

ABC News

Employment Minister Tony Burke 'really interested' in multi-employer bargaining proposal as jobs summit looms

Employment Minister Tony Burke has expressed strong interest in a proposal put forward by the Australian Council of Trade Unions for multi-employer bargaining, saying he wants to see the idea "fleshed out".

ABC News

Australia's new National Cultural Policy: What the arts sector wants, and what the Labor government plans to deliver

Tony Burke has promised a renewed focus on the arts and a suite of reforms to support the sector – but is staying quiet on the question of funding.

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