'Lazy' productivity claims slammed as Labor looks to AI The new ACTU secretary is vowing to fight to give workers a stronger voice in the rollout of AI across workplaces as the government tackles productivity. AAP · Sep 4
Pocock says skilled migrants should be top priority as Australia faces shortage of AI workers and tradies – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Sep 3
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
Public sector told to find significant savings but Jim Chalmers denies ‘big job cuts’ Coalition accuses government of breaking its promise not to cut the public sector as treasurer confirms reductions The Guardian - AU · Nov 26, 2025
Pledge to public servants as jobs cut fight flares Thousands of public servants are being promised no major change to employment agreements if the coalition is elected as Labor pledges to keep everything as is. AAP · Apr 5, 2025
Damning report alleges sexual discrimination and harassment by ABF officers Exclusive: Human rights commission finds ‘potentially unlawful conduct or inappropriate behaviour’ towards women is rife in Australian Border Force The Guardian - AU · Apr 24, 2024
Marie had cancer and needed to reach Centrelink. Like millions of Australians, she couldn’t get through More unanswered calls, growing delays for payments to be processed, all while staff head for the exit. Is Centrelink facing a new crisis? The Guardian - AU · Nov 18, 2023
Union challenges Commonwealth Bank rule that employees must spend half their hours a month in office Finance Sector Union lodges dispute as mandate to limit working from home scheduled to come into effect 17 July The Guardian - AU · Jul 12, 2023
Robodebt inquiry, set to hear from Coalition members, hears Services Australia staff were alarmed about scheme Ahead of Scott Morrison and Marise Payne appearing before the robodebt royal commission, the inquiry has heard Services Australia staff were "incensed" and "alarmed" about the scheme. ABC News · Dec 12, 2022
Secret ministries: what the legal advice means for Scott Morrison and Australia’s parliament Anthony Albanese has flagged an inquiry but how will it work and will there be any further consequences? The Guardian - AU · Aug 23, 2022