Liberal MP Tim Wilson has been installed as the new shadow workplace relations minister, on the same day the AEC begins a partial recount of his narrow election victory.
CFMEU national leader Zach Smith is stepping back from his role as secretary of the under-administration construction division to focus on its Victorian branch, stating that while he is "willing to take responsibility for decisions I make", he "cannot be asked to take responsibility for decisions" that are not his.
The Greens' longstanding IR spokesperson and leader, Adam Bandt has failed to retain his lower house seat, as counting continues from Saturday's federal election.
Former Unions WA leader Simone McGurk will continue as the Cook Government's IR minister and take up the women's portfolio, following a post-election cabinet reshuffle.
The Albanese Government has today appointed four new FWC members with union or employee-friendly backgrounds, while indicating its "rebalancing" of the tribunal hasn't yet been achieved.
The IR Minister who introduced Work Choices to Parliament has been recognised in this year's Australia Day honours, while senior federal public servants have been lauded for their roles in the aged care work value case and in turning around a backlog of FEG claims.
Former Fair Work Commission Vice President Joe Catanzariti has opened up about his influences in life, tribunal work, retirement challenges and thoughts on future legislative change.
Coalition dangles super cash-out on PPL; Symes takes Victorian IR reins; Victoria establishes parliamentary standards commission; and Wage share of revenue to grow: WEF report.
