NSW train dispute ends as union votes to accept government deal More than 10,000 rail employees voted in the ballot, which will bring more than a 12 months of industrial action to an end. ABC News · Jan 30, 2023
Federal industrial relations minister Tony Burke blasts NSW government over train dispute State ministers accused of ‘political games’ after asking Canberra to intervene to stop industrial action The Guardian - AU · Nov 17, 2022
NSW teachers enraged by pay decision NSW teachers say a pay decision handed down by the industrial umpire has delivered an insulting pay cut to the state's teachers. AAP · Nov 11, 2022
NSW disaster agency introduced amid floods NSW is introducing legislation to create a Reconstruction Authority to cut red-tape and help communities quickly rebuild after natural disasters. AAP · Nov 8, 2022
NSW work return rates 'not a good story' An increase in psychological claims has been identified as the "single greatest challenge" facing the sustainability of the NSW workers' compensation scheme. AAP · Oct 9, 2022
Extended contracts for NSW icare providers Four insurers part of the NSW government's workplace compensation scheme have had contracts extended while two others have been added following a review. AAP · Oct 6, 2022
NSW public sector employees to get 20 days of paid domestic violence leave per year The state's Minister for Women's Safety, Natalie Ward, says the change will "give our workers greater support at a time when they need it most". ABC News · Sep 22, 2022
Train strike dispute: NSW government threats won’t stop further disruptions, unions say Dominic Perrottet says he will only seek to tear up workers’ agreement if industrial action ‘inconveniences’ commuters The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2022
NSW government to investigate federal minister's letter to Fair Work Commission The New South Wales government is probing if the federal government may have tried to improperly influence the Fair Work Commission, as the state gears up for a showdown with the rail union in the tribunal on Tuesday. ABC News · Sep 4, 2022
NSW says federal Labor’s ‘brazen intervention’ in rail dispute could constitute ‘improper influence’ Federal Coalition also takes aim at Tony Burke, who last week said he wanted to change law that has become central to Sydney train strike dispute The Guardian - AU · Sep 4, 2022
Labor calls for calm in Sydney train spat The NSW transport union won't rule out further strikes as Labor calls for calm and the state government gives workers a deadline. AAP · Sep 1, 2022
Close of business: NSW government gives rail union Friday deadline to end industrial action Government to seek termination of enterprise agreement unless further action is ruled out before weekend The Guardian - AU · Sep 1, 2022
Dominic Perrottet bets the house on a public relations war over NSW rail industrial action The NSW government is hoping that frustrations over disruptions will turn sentiment against the rail union The Guardian - AU · Aug 31, 2022
Sydney braces for train and bus industrial action on Wednesday as unions meet with NSW transport minister Combined rail unions say industrial action would be halted until end of September if government agrees to pay rise The Guardian - AU · Aug 30, 2022
AAP · Aug 28, 2022 NSW rail union brands deed offer a 'stunt' A new offer from the NSW government to try to avert another train strike with a deed the union says it hasn't yet seen has been dismissed as "a stunt".
The Guardian - AU · Aug 25, 2022 Why are Sydney train workers still on strike and is an end in sight? Sydney commuters are facing more disrupted rail services as a result of an industrial dispute over new trains
ABC News · Aug 25, 2022 Sydney commuters battle another day of cancelled trains as union considers government deed It's another day of cramped and delayed travel on the Sydney train network but the rail union says the government's latest commitment to make safety modifications could mark the end of the long-running industrial action.
AAP · Aug 24, 2022 Sydney rail crisis reaches critical point A long-running safety dispute appears to have hit a pivotal negotiation point after the NSW government made a billion-dollar offer to the rail union.
ABC News · Aug 24, 2022 Sydney train strike to proceed despite NSW government finalising deed for changes to new fleet There's been a major breakthrough in NSW's ongoing train stoush — but it's come too late to stop more disruptions on Sydney's network tomorrow.
AAP · Aug 11, 2022 No breakthrough in NSW rail dispute A meeting between NSW government ministers and rail unions has failed to resolve a long-running dispute, with more industrial action planned.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 23, 2022 ‘Completely bloody-minded’: NSW unions furious over fine increases for illegal strikes Government moves to dramatically lift fines following months of industrial disputes with a range of public sector workers
AAP · Jun 22, 2022 Penalty hike for illegal strikes in NSW Unions say the NSW government has escalated the "war on wages" as the premier says those involved in illegal strikes will face the "hardest fines possible".
ABC News · Jun 22, 2022 Sydney news: NSW's legal fraternity concerned at new bail laws MORNING BRIEFING: The NSW Law Society and the Aboriginal Legal Service say bail amendments going through parliament this week appear to be rushed and could see more Aboriginal adults and children imprisoned.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 4, 2022 Public sector pay to fall under NSW government wage cap, report finds Exclusive: Union-commissioned study finds cap will see wages fall by thousands of dollars a year
ABC News · Jun 2, 2022 NSW flood inquiry to hear from residents, businesses and local government in north-western Sydney A parliamentary inquiry into the state's devastating floods will hear about the impact on residents and local businesses in Sydney's Hawkesbury region.