The fight over immigration could decide the next election. Labor has to take the gloves off The government needs a brawler mentality to go after One Nation’s threadbare plan to slash overseas arrivals The Guardian - AU · Sep 18
Albanese government considers ‘world-leading’ ban on smart glasses in public offices and buildings Minister for public service says the devices pose ‘legitimate privacy and security concerns’ in commonwealth-run workplaces The Guardian - AU · Sep 17
Labor to introduce lockout laws for striking workers Labor has agreed to measures to prevent workers from being locked out of their jobs during industrial disputes, but has stopped short of a total ban. AAP · Jul 25
Israeli denies bid to interfere with Australian policy Policies should not just target "one side", Israel says, as it pushes back on a draft Labor document on the Middle East before the party's national conference. AAP · Jul 21
System that cancelled welfare payments taken offline The government's targeted compliance framework unlawfully cancelled welfare payments for almost 1000 people. AAP · Jun 2
Treasury secretary says ‘no clear evidence’ for CGT reform criticisms – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · May 27
Amanda Rishworth says jobseekers will no longer be forced to submit ‘endless’ pointless job applications Welfare advocates say that while the reforms are a step in the right direction, the privatised employment services model has failed and should be torn up The Guardian - AU · May 27
FED:Employment changes 'Groundhog Day' for jobseekers Employment services will be given its biggest shake-up in decades, but advocates say it will still entrench disadvantage for those looking for work. AAP · May 27
FED:Employment services overhaul after litany of complaints Workplace Minister Amanda Rishworth will outline changes to Australia's employment services system after complaints of unfair cancellation of welfare payments. AAP · May 26
Advocates blast 'Groundhog Day' employment changes People seeking support to find a job will be funnelled into three separate streams under major changes to the one-size-fits-all approach to employment services. AAP · May 26
Canaries in AI coalmine still chirping, jobs data shows A forum bringing together government, unions and business groups will discuss how to ensure workers and employers both benefit from artificial intelligence. AAP · Apr 27
Pedestrian.tv · Mar 26 Labor Backs Calls For 3 Million Aussies To Get An Above-Inflation Pay Rise: ‘Doing It Tough’ Labor is urging the Fair Work Commission to deliver an above-inflation minimum wage rise to help low‑paid workers cope with fuel costs.
AAP · Feb 11 'A crime syndicate': fallout over shocking union report A damning report has levelled extraordinary allegations a rogue union had effectively become a front for organised crime.
AAP · Nov 25, 2025 'World-first' deal to give delivery drivers better pay The nation's biggest food delivery companies have struck a deal with a union to improve the pay and working conditions of the "silent heroes" of the economy.
AAP · Nov 3, 2025 Landmark parental leave law shows 'compassion, dignity' A grieving mother grappling with the tragic loss of her six-week-old baby has successfully fought for changes to employment laws to help other parents.
AAP · Oct 10, 2025 Parents' loss sparks push for awareness campaign October is Infant and Pregnancy Loss Awareness Month, and a mum who lost her baby to stillbirth says a national campaign is needed to stop preventable deaths.
AAP · Oct 9, 2025 Six-week-old Priya set to impact 'countless lives' It will soon be illegal for employers to cancel paid parental leave after a stillbirth or early infant death.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 25, 2025 More than 300,000 Australians had Centrelink payments cancelled illegally, new analysis shows Peak body for community legal centres finds number of payments suspended due to IT glitch higher than department initially identified
AAP · Aug 28, 2025 Penalty rates protected under new workplace laws Measures protecting penalty rates for almost three million employees who work public holidays and weekends are set to come into effect.
AAP · Jul 23, 2025 Workers optimistic but employers wary over wages bill Unions and business networks are clashing heads as a government bill to enshrine higher rates of pay for one in seven workers works its way through parliament.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 19, 2025 Labor moves to bolster penalty rates and overtime pay protections for millions of workers Legislation will prevent award wage penalty rates from being cut in exchange for higher rates of base pay if it will leave workers worse off
AAP · Jul 18, 2025 Worker penalty rates to get greater legal protection Laws enshrining penalty rates for workers who rely on award wages will be among the first pieces of legislation introduced to the new federal parliament.