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Minister takes angry swipe at gas companies as pressure builds for action

A minister has joined calls for curbs on 'insane' power prices by angrily comparing gas companies to a swam of locusts.

The New Daily

AWU pans federal Labor over 'dud handshake deal' with gas producers as it warns of jobs catastrophe

A major union takes aim at the federal government over its gas policy, accusing Labor of risking jobs through a "dud handshake agreement" with exporters.

ABC News

Labour hire company rejects claims Pacific workers who 'absconded' were enticed to breach their visas

The director of a company that employed Pacific islanders who "absconded" from their work program says he feels "sick" over claims they were induced to break the rules.

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Road workers latest to strike over 'pay cut' in government wage cap

The state's road workers are the latest to take industrial action, as calls continue for the NSW government to change its wages policy.

Newcastle Herald

The Greens' election wins are not so surprising when you look at Queensland's political history

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains names and an image of deceased people.

The Conversation

Minimum pay requirements for farm workers take effect today and you might see that price in your basket

Shoppers are being warned that cost-of-living pressures may get worse from today as pay changes on farms across the country have the potential to make fruit and vegetables more expensive.

ABC News

AWU boss Bill Ludwig dies, aged 87

Former AWU heavyweight Bill Ludwig, once a key figure in national Labor politics, has died aged 87.

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Fruit and veg pickers' minimum wage arrives this month and then we'll see the true cost of food

From April 28, changes to the Horticulture Award mean that farm workers typically paid according to how much produce they pick or pack must be guaranteed a minimum hourly rate.

ABC News

Union watchdog ends AWU investigation

The Registered Organisations Commission has told the Australian Workers' Union it has concluded its long-running donations investigation.

AAP

Queensland floods prompt 1,000 calls for help as heavy rain continues – as it happened

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