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Closing loopholes bill: the right to disconnect and five other changes coming to Australian workplaces

Laws agreed by Labor, Greens and David Pocock allows casuals to more easily apply to become permanent and may increase pay in gig economy

The Guardian - AU

Travellers affected as Qantas Group pilots strike

Thousands of passengers including FIFO workers have had their flight plans on a Qantas Group carrier disrupted as pilots walk off the job over a pay dispute.

AAP

Stronger work rights secure as businesses warn of costs

Gig workers, casual staff and employees bugged after hours by their bosses are the winners of laws that have passed the Senate to the displeasure of businesses.

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Tony Burke refuses to intervene in port dispute as he accuses DP World of ‘misguided’ political campaign

Minister rules out using powers to stop industrial action, saying company focusing on ‘media campaign’ instead of negotiating

The Guardian - AU

Victorian Labor at odds with federal party on industrial relations bill

State treasurer Tim Pallas warns amendments will encourage unions to refuse to bargain as he seeks meeting with Tony Burke

The Guardian - AU

Fair Work Commission recommends changing law that allows lower super rate for workers with disability

People with disability working in supported employment are currently paid 9.5% superannuation while the rest of the workforce receives minimum 11%

The Guardian - AU

Antoinette Lattouf files unlawful termination claim over losing ABC radio role after Israel-Gaza social media posts

Journalist’s submission seeks a declaration the ABC breached the Fair Work Act, compensation and a penalty for the broadcaster

The Guardian - AU

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Dhulwa nurse was unfairly dismissed, commission finds

The process was 'marked by unnecessary haste'.

The Canberra Times

‘Poverty pay’: travellers may soon face airport disruption as Virgin Australia crew close in on striking

Transport Workers Union chief says ground crew and pilots fear ‘mistakes being made due to their unsustainable working conditions’

The Guardian - AU

Delivery companies issue warning on workplace laws

Food delivery platforms have warned that planned gig economy changes could lead to higher delivery costs for consumers and fewer jobs.

AAP

Threat to flights as Qantas pilots set to strike again

Pilots at a WA-based Qantas subsidiary are set to go on strike for the second time in two months following a breakdown in negotiations over pay and conditions.

AAP

'Treated with contempt': Firefighters sue ACT govt over leave entitlement denials

Older generation of 'white rhinos' were targeted in fire service, court told.

The Canberra Times

Uber warning that food delivery prices could spike 85% shows gig workers are underpaid, experts say

If Labor’s proposed workplace overhaul leads to higher delivery prices, it reflects ‘below-acceptable levels of pay’

The Guardian - AU

Chevron workers threaten more strikes amid pay dispute

Hundreds of Chevron workers could walk off the job after talks to finalise labour agreements at two WA gas plants failed.

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The Canberra Times

'They were trying it on': Tax office union fires up over bargaining

The ATO claims the union has misunderstood them.

The Guardian - AU

Labor is promising to close ‘loopholes’ that hurt workers. What’s changing and how will it work?

Tony Burke says his industrial relations bill will address wage theft and issues in the gig economy. Here’s what you need to know

The Guardian - AU

Australians may pay ‘tiny bit extra’ on pizza delivery as government announces new gig economy rules

Workplace relations minister says the minimal impact on consumers is a small price to pay for improving rider safety

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s gig economy workers set to benefit from minimum pay and protection against ‘unfair deactivation’

Labor bill gives Fair Work Commission power to set minimum standards for hundreds of thousands of ‘employee-like workers’ on digital platforms

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The Conversation

Can Australian employers stop you working from home? Here's what the law says

Zoom, the videoconferencing company whose fortunes soared with the pandemic-driven shift to working from home, has reportedly told its staff to get back to the office – for at least two days a week, if the commute is no more than 80 kilometres.

The Canberra Times

'I never read documents,' says nurse sacked over privacy breaches

She is suing Canberra Health Services, claiming she was unfairly dismissed.

Newcastle Herald

Two-year bargaining war cools as University of Newcastle reaches in-principle agreement with unions

Vice-chancellor Alex Zelinsky has emailed staff saying an in-principle agreement has been reached.

The Conversation

Grattan on Friday: Labor caught in pincer movement of fighting inflation and delivering to its constituency

During the election campaign Anthony Albanese repeated, endlessly, that everything was going up except people’s wages.

The New Daily

New bargaining system for workers kicks into action

Some of the federal government's new workplace laws have come into effect and will allow employees from different businesses to team up for better conditions.

The Conversation

Don't blame Australia's lowest-paid workers if interest rates rise again

The odds have been shortening on the Reserve Bank of Australia lifting interest again, and Australia’s workers are again being blamed for driving inflation.

The New Daily

Michael Pascoe: No, the wage case shouldn’t panic the RBA

The FWC doesn’t want to turn the current rate of wage increases into something that will scare Phil Lowe & Co.

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