Michael Pascoe: Why you might never see that ‘wage growth’ we hear about One thing we know for sure about the RBA – it knows even less about the outlook for wage growth than it does about inflation. The New Daily · May 19, 2023
Unemployment rate jumps to 3.7 per cent The official labour force report reveals the jobless rate lifted to 3.7 per cent and around 4000 jobs were lost from the economy. The New Daily · May 17, 2023
ABC radio presenter Nicole Chvastek off air after lodging bullying claim Longtime host of Victoria’s regional statewide drive program is on leave pending her Fair Work Commission claim, broadcaster says 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
Budget to fund record pay rise for 250,000 aged care workers Australia's aged care workers will pocket a record 15 per cent pay rise, as the Albanese government commits $11.3 billion to meet a Fair Work Commission The New Daily · May 3, 2023
This man advises his clients that elections, rates and mortgages are invalid He calls himself an advocate, charges for advice on fines and council rates and makes incredible claims about his success in courtrooms around Australia. But Derek Balogh has left a trail of failed cases in his wake. ABC News · May 1, 2023
Food delivery drivers are overworked and underpaid: Here’s how to help A study shows the majority of transport gig workers rely on earnings to survive, but thousands are struggling on less than the minimum wage. The New Daily · Apr 23, 2023
Unions raise wage theft worries, but aged-care providers promise to pass on pay rise Catholic aged care providers are committing to pay rises for staff, but unions are concerned that some will try to short-change workers. The New Daily · Apr 11, 2023
2023’s big battle: Inflation v Australia’s working poor inflation and rising interest rates make Fair Work Commission's annual wage review a crucial decision as families face hip-pocket pain The New Daily · Apr 9, 2023
Laura Tingle becomes ABC staff-elected director – as it happened The 7.30 political correspondent will sit on the broadcaster’s board alongside chair Ita Buttrose The Guardian - AU · Mar 30, 2023
Federal government backs wage increase for lowest-paid workers in line with inflation The federal government has backed a wage rise for the nation's lowest paid workers in line with inflation, arguing they should not see their real wages go backwards. ABC News · Mar 30, 2023
Australian employers say ‘excessive’ minimum wage rise in line with inflation could lead to recession Claim comes as Albanese government argues Fair Work Commission should ‘ensure the real wages of Australia’s low-paid workers do not go backwards’ The Guardian - AU · Mar 30, 2023
Government appoints five union figures The Albanese government has announced five union-linked appointments to the industrial umpire in a bid to "restore balance". The former Coalition The New Daily · Mar 30, 2023
Government appoints union figures to industrial umpire Union-linked appointments have been made to the Fair Work Commission in a bid to restore balance, the Albanese government says. AAP · Mar 30, 2023
AAP · Mar 29, 2023 ACTU pushing for 7 pct rise to minimum and award wages More than two million workers on minimum and award wages should get a seven per cent pay rise to keep up with the rising cost of living, the ACTU argues.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 29, 2023 ‘Simply about survival’: ACTU calls for 7% pay rise for lowest-paid workers to keep pace with inflation Minimum hourly rate would rise to $22.88 – or $45,337 a year – if the Fair Work Commission grants the increase
The New Daily · Mar 19, 2023 Minister coy on inflation-linked minimum wage rise Katy Gallagher is yet to indicate whether the government would advocate for a minimum wage increase that delivered a real rise amid high inflation.
ABC News · Mar 10, 2023 Fair Work Commission awards NSW rail workers 1 per cent pay increase above wage cap The Fair Work Commission says a pay top-up for rail workers will not cause any detriment to the NSW government's budget, and Unions NSW says the government's pay position has been left "in tatters".
AAP · Mar 10, 2023 Train workers to get wage boost after tribunal ruling The Fair Work Commission has decided in favour of the rail unions after a bitter and protracted wages dispute with the NSW government.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 9, 2023 Labor and Greens senators back four-day work week Committee members support a suite of policies that would radically adjust Australians’ work-life balance
The Guardian - AU · Feb 16, 2023 Rubbish situation: Sydney bins left uncollected for weeks as workers strike over pay Fair Work Commission intervenes after union files lawsuit against waste contractor Cleanaway
AAP · Feb 15, 2023 Union sues amid garbage collector strikes Waste management firm Cleanaway could face $125,000 in penalties for allegedly blocking union members from engaging in legal industrial action.
AAP · Feb 9, 2023 Ex-union legal adviser to head up new workplace umpire The Albanese government has appointed a former transport union legal adviser as president of the Fair Work Commission.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 2, 2023 Brisbane council to review prime pub leases after penalty rates controversy Mantle Group says it will seek to overturn Fair Work Commission findings over payments to casuals
AAP · Jan 12, 2023 Hospitality group faces back pay claims The Fair Work Commission has knocked back a bid by one of Queensland's largest hospitality companies to approve an agreement that denies workers penalty rates.