Inpex seeks urgent end to industrial action

Inpex is seeking FWC intervention to stop industrial action that it claims is threatening the national and NT economies, the LNG export industry and the health and safety of local gas customers.


ASU pitches 35% work value pay rise

The ASU will today seek a 35% work value pay rise for 300,000 SCHADS award-covered community and disability workers, following a two-year pause after the FWC refused to integrate it within the tribunal's broader gender-based undervaluation case.


Agreement-backing buying rules: Alarming or responsible?

The Australian Industry Group says the Albanese Government's changes to procurement arrangements that enable it to prefer suppliers with enterprise agreements is "deeply alarming and concerning", while an academic expert says the amendment is consistent with the responsible use of taxpayer funds and its role as a model employer.


Sensitive security breach warranted dismissal

A worker demonstrated his "unreasonable blasé approach" to national security by writing code for a Department of Defence project on his personal computer in breach of his company's policies, the FWC has found in upholding his dismissal.


No need for "minute dissection" of harassment claim: Bench

A FWC full bench has held that a worker's inclusion of s-xual harassment allegations predating the commencement of new intervention powers did not justify dismissing her dispute application, allowing her to again pursue a certificate to take her claims to the Federal Court.


Demotion, transfer amounted to sacking: Bench

A FWC full bench has ruled that Corrections Victoria dismissed a prison officer when it demoted and transferred him, clearing the way for him to proceed with his unfair dismissal claim.



King's Birthday gongs for Annese, Bamber, Beech

Workplace diversity and equality advocate Lisa Annese, IR academic Greg Bamber and former WA IRC chief commissioner Tony Beech are among those recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours.


Call for national NDA curb

S-x Discrimination Commissioner Anna Cody and Working Women's Centre chief Abbey Kendall have told an international conference that Australia needs national laws to stop non-disclosure deals silencing victim-survivors of workplace harassment and discrimination, as a campaign urges the Albanese Government to go further than Victoria's imminent regime.


Peace deal for warring FWC members

Brisbane-based FWC members Ingrid Asbury and Jennifer Hunt have struck an agreement to bring an end to their conflict and mutual complaints.


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