Employers are struggling to bargain. As enterprise bargaining continues to pose numerous challenges, a Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has ruled on “loaded rates” and how they…
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A Full and Happy Life: Brendan O’Connor’s Goal for Australia’s Workers
Brendan O’Connor has retained his position as Federal Shadow Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations in Labor’s Shadow Ministry announced on the weekend. In a frank and revealing interview in…
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Smashing the Glass Ceiling: Senator Michaelia Cash’s Journey From Lawyer to Workplace Reformer
A long held dedication to employment law and workplace relations, both as a lawyer and politician, has given Senator Michaelia Cash deep insights into the triumphs and tribulations of the…
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Doing it His Way: Martin Ferguson Steps out of Labor’s Shadow
When it comes to labour reform, Martin Ferguson believes in small, incremental steps. “There is no revolution or paradise around the corner,” the former Labor Federal Government Minister and Australian Council of…
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