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.
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has appointed senior FWC executive Kate Scarlett as a general member of the new Administrative Review Tribunal, while Victorian IR Minister and former ACTU assistant secretary Tim Pallas is stepping down and leaving parliament and former FWC president Iain Ross is to serve on the Reserve Bank's critical monetary policy board.
Former federal Workplace Relations Minister Chris Evans has been appointed Australia's first Anti-Slavery Commissioner, responsible for improving victim support and helping employers address supply-chain risks such as forced labour and debt bondage.
Long-serving Australian Licensed Aircraft Engineers Association secretary Steve Purvinas says he has resigned to move on to "less stressful" pastures in the face of mounting opposition to his methods.
