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New boss named to lead union movement after turbulence

Australia's new top trades union leader has been announced, following a surprise resignation several weeks ago.

AAP · Aug 11

New head of Australian trade union movement named after Sally McManus steps down

Melissa Donnelly, the national secretary of the Community and Public Sector Union, will replace the outgoing ACTU head

The Guardian - AU · Aug 10

ABC journalists to strike for first time in 20 years with widespread news disruption expected

Union says below‑inflation pay rises and insecure work threaten the future of Australia’s public‑interest journalism

The Guardian - AU · Mar 23

NT public service workers union says pay deal has been struck with NT government

The union representing NT public sector workers says it has stuck a pay agreement with the government that will see workers receive two $2,000 lump sum bonuses, as well as at least a $2,000 pay rise months.

ABC News · May 25, 2023

Labor urged to return employment services to public sector amid warning over mutual obligations

Union says compliance measures do more harm than good as Acoss analysis reveals they disproportionately affect vulnerable jobseekers

The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2023

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.

ABC News · May 11, 2023

Warnings raised as PwC paid $8.7m to collect Australian aged care data while helping to set industry prices

Greens and unions raise spectre of potential conflicts of interest as consultancy firm defends against tax scandal

The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2023

Consulting firm KPMG paid to audit Australian aged care homes while also advising providers

Public sector union says reliance on consultants is problematic as perceived conflicts of interest could damage public trust

The Guardian - AU · May 3, 2023

Latest revelations of harassment at Australia’s Antarctic program raise hopes for change

Second report detailing disturbing workplace culture at division has put onus on government to enact major reform

The Guardian - AU · Apr 8, 2023

Injured worker taken to Bendigo hospital after alleged attack on Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre staff

The Victorian government has denied union claims staffing numbers were an issue on Saturday night when a worker at Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre was allegedly attacked by a group of inmates.

ABC News · Mar 27, 2023