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'Lawyers' picnic' looms over right to work from home

Businesses are expected to test the legal validity of a state legislating the right to work from home, with questions over its intersection with federal laws.

AAP · Aug 4, 2025

Employers warn Labor’s push to lock in penalty rates is bad for business – but it’s not that simple

The Albanese government is pushing ahead with new legislation to protect penalty rates and overtime for about 2.6 million workers under the award system. Those workers are more likely to be female, younger and work casual or part-time.

The Conversation · Jul 29, 2025

Labor moves to bolster penalty rates and overtime pay protections for millions of workers

Legislation will prevent award wage penalty rates from being cut in exchange for higher rates of base pay if it will leave workers worse off

The Guardian - AU · Jul 19, 2025

Supporters of John Pesutto question Victorian Liberals’ priorities over reluctance to bail out former leader

Exclusive: Pesutto backers allege party’s response to an unrelated unfair dismissal claim is evidence of hypocrisy, but remain optimistic he will avoid bankruptcy

The Guardian - AU · Jun 4, 2025

Australia’s lowest paid workers just got a 3.5% wage increase. Their next boost could be even better

A week ago, the Australian Financial Review released this year’s “Rich List”. It reported the number of billionaires in Australia increased from 150 to 166 between 2024 and 2025.

The Conversation · Jun 3, 2025

Minimum Wage Earners In For A 3.5% Boost Thanks To Annual Fair Work Commission Review

And that’s a win.

Pedestrian.tv · Jun 3, 2025

Gina Rinehart helped Liberals raise nearly $400,000 at exclusive dinner that led to wrongful dismissal claim

Victorian Liberal party embroiled in dispute as Fair Work Commission accepts submission from sacked event organiser

The Guardian - AU · Jun 2, 2025

Commuters spared as rail union finally agrees pay deal

After a months-long industrial battle that repeatedly brought Sydney's train network to a halt, a rail union has reached a pay agreement.

AAP · May 30, 2025

Relief for ‘a million daily commuters’ as NSW government and rail unions reach pay deal after months at odds

Agreement reached after protracted negotiations will bring an end to industrial action, NSW government says

The Guardian - AU · May 30, 2025

Call for adult wages for youth in retail, fast food

A union is demanding the federal government implement adult wages for young workers in retail, fast food and pharmacy jobs.

AAP · May 19, 2025