‘Better for the entire country’: epidemiologists join growing calls to pay sick leave to casuals Experts say the Victorian government’s national-first trial is a ‘good investment’ and a ‘smart move’ The Guardian - AU · Jul 30, 2022
Precarious employment, hiring discrimination and a toxic workplace: what work looks like for Australian cinematographers It has been a fantastic year for Australian cinematographers in Hollywood. The Conversation · Jul 28, 2022
Paid Family Domestic Violence Leave Was Introduced Into Parliament So Here’s How It’ll Work Finally some good fkn news. Pedestrian.tv · Jul 28, 2022
Killing off the building watchdog may not be the win unionists want Australia’s controversial building industry watchdog is earmarked for the chopping block. But federal industrial relations minister Tony Burke has started by pulling a few of its teeth. The Conversation · Jul 27, 2022
Scott Morrison ditches parliament’s return to speak at Japan event not starting until Thursday Former PM says he is ‘unable to attend’ first sitting week in Canberra as Labor calls for details about Tokyo engagement The Guardian - AU · Jul 26, 2022
Govt to allow ABCC funding to lapse Funding for Australia's construction watchdog will be allowed to lapse even if legislation to abolish the commission fails, the government has confirmed. AAP · Jul 25, 2022
Zoe Daniel and Sally Sitou call for climate action in first speeches to parliament – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2022
Albanese government bolsters climate bill in attempt to win support of teal independents Change to ensure future emissions reduction targets could only be increased follows talks with crossbench and Greens The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2022
Morning mail: Australia’s new parliament, the battle to be UK PM, best characters from Neighbours Monday: the 47th parliament is the most diverse ever – but still doesn’t reflect Australia. Plus: Russia rallies support in Africa as doubt cast on Ukraine grain deal The Guardian - AU · Jul 24, 2022
Building regulation must strike balance A peak construction body says the Albanese government's decision to overhaul building code regulations came as a surprise and could damage the economy. AAP · Jul 24, 2022
Government pulls teeth of Australian Building and Construction Commission The government this week will take the first step in killing off the controversial Australian Building and Construction Commission by stripping back its powers “to the bare legal minimum”. The Conversation · Jul 24, 2022
Unions warn Tony Burke against potential debate on the better-off-overall test Workplace relations minister says he will ‘take some convincing’ on industrial relations changes as he announces gutting of building watchdog The Guardian - AU · Jul 24, 2022
Government winds back Australian Building and Construction Commission's powers to 'bare legal minimum' The Australian Building and Construction Commission's powers will be stripped back within days, in a federal government move to dump what it describes as "ridiculous" rules. ABC News · Jul 24, 2022
Wages will 'move' in Labor's first term Wages will "move" under a Labor government, with the employment minister also considering how to fix enterprise bargaining to drive growth. AAP · Jul 24, 2022
AAP · Jul 24, 2022 Building watchdog powers to be reduced Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke will decrease the powers of the building industry watchdog before the federal government moves to scrap it completely.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 22, 2022 One Nation senators and David Pocock granted second adviser amid backlash over crossbench staff cuts More senators and MPs due to meet Anthony Albanese next week after crossbenchers warned cuts could slow Labor’s legislative agenda
The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2022 Workplace reform to proceed even without consensus at jobs summit, Tony Burke says Labor won’t let lack of agreement at September summit be an excuse for inaction, minister says
The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2022 Tony Burke promises crossbench ‘guaranteed respect’ in new parliament but says staff cuts to stay Leader of the House also outlines changes to make sitting hours more family friendly
ABC News · Jul 12, 2022 Widow of food delivery rider vows to fight for workers' rights after legal win The wife of a food delivery rider who died in Sydney says she hopes no other family "suffers the sadness and pain we have experienced" after winning a legal battle against gig company Hungry Panda.
ABC News · Jul 11, 2022 Curtin University study predicts workplace silica exposure could cause 10,000 Australians to develop lung cancer Curtin University has used modelling to estimate future cases of lung cancer and silicosis from exposure to silica dust, which is found in many building products.
ABC News · Jul 8, 2022 Voluntary assisted dying advocates hopeful about new push to restore territory rights after 27-year fight After fighting for the right to legalise voluntary assisted dying in Australia's territories for almost 30 years, Judy Dent tries not to get her hopes up too much these days. But she thinks the latest push feels different.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 3, 2022 Morning mail: Albanese visits Ukraine, Sydney flooding to worsen, the best Australian baked goods Monday: PM announces additional support for embattled country after seeing sites of Russian atrocities. Plus: lamingtons or meat pies?
The Guardian - AU · Jul 3, 2022 Sexual harassment of women in Australian culture industries must be stopped, says arts minister Tony Burke, who holds arts and workplace portfolios, says national cultural policy must include ‘assurances of a safe workplace for women’ after #MeToo allegations
The New Daily · Jul 1, 2022 New legislation in the works to protect gig economy workers after historic Uber deal The government plans to introduce legislation to protect gig economy workers after a historic deal between Uber Australia and the Transport Workers Union.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 30, 2022 Federal Icac should have power to sack parliamentarians, independent MP says Kylea Tink says she was ‘shocked’ by misconduct at Parliament House and a code of conduct should apply to all who work there