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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 · Oct 12, 2022

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 · Oct 12, 2022

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.

ABC News · Aug 3, 2022

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 · Apr 7, 2022

Union watchdog ends AWU investigation

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

AAP · Feb 25, 2022

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

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The Guardian - AU · Feb 24, 2022