Naval shipbuilders set to be docked for 48 hours; Docks warrior Corrigan stepping back; and WA building code to be ready by year's end, says Treasurer.
The FWC has upheld the dismissal of a "competent and conscientious" communications advisor with an extensive media background, accepting he could not be redeployed because his resistance to social media made him unsuited to the new role's demands.
The FWC has found Qantas should have implemented a penalty "lesser than dismissal" for a long-serving flight attendant who stole alcohol from a flight then lied about it, but has rejected reinstating him because it might "condone" theft.
Employment Minister Michaelia Cash has indicated that she will pursue domestic violence allegations against CEPU leader Jim Metcher in the Fair Work Commission.
NSW Government electricity distributor Essential Energy will be able to proceed with up to 600 forced redundancies over the next 18 months, under a workplace determination made by an FWC full bench today.
The FWC has rejected an anti-bullying application by a rowing umpire after finding the association she volunteered for was not a trading corporation, despite some of its activities bearing the "necessary hallmarks of trading".
Western Australian Treasurer Mike Nahan has asked the ACCC to investigate whether some of the state's builders breached competition laws during negotiations with the CFMEU for a new pattern agreement.
Just months after the Qube/Brookfield takeover of Patrick, about 1000 wharfies across all four of its container terminals have voted overwhelmingly to accept a new agreement that the MUA says will deliver 100% permanency and stronger job security as the company continues to automate its operations.
The Department of Immigration and Border Protection is to put forward a draft workplace determination to the FWC by this Friday and the CPSU will then have a fortnight to respond.
Key crossbench Senator Derryn Hinch has flagged that he and the three Nick Xenophon Team senators will probably strike a deal to pass the ABCC legislation next week.
