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Investigator praises client for sharing findings

A workplace consultant hired to investigate whether there was any misconduct by Doctor Blake Mysteries lead actor Craig McLachlan on that production has praised his employer's handling of the matter and provided advice for businesses seeking to improve their workplace culture.

No reason to delay merger, say unions

In an outline of submissions lodged ahead of tomorrow's hearing to consider approving the CFMEU-MUA-TCFU merger, the unions have told the Commission that there is no barrier to setting a date for it to proceed.

ACTU's Kearney tipped to contest Batman by-election

ACTU president Ged Kearney is tipped to be the Labor candidate in a by-election for the Federal seat of Batman, triggered by the sudden resignation of former Labor frontbencher David Feeney.

Technology "destroying" jobs under current policies, Senate told

A jobs guarantee and universal basic income are among the policies government must embrace if Australia is to avoid a technology-led march towards inferior low-paying jobs, a leading academic has told a Senate inquiry into the future of work.

Labor considering new approach to minimum wage

The Federal Opposition is examining whether to peg the minimum wage to a fixed proportion of the median wage.

Statutes must change to protect "gig" workers: Lawyer

Changes in workplace law are needed to ensure decent pay and conditions for on-demand demand workers in the so-called "gig" economy, according to one of Australia's leading labour lawyers.

Glencore seeks to axe deal, extend lockout after workers reject peace plan

Mining giant Glencore has applied to terminate the enterprise agreement at its Oaky North coal mine in Queensland after workers overwhelmingly rejected a new enterprise agreement recommended by the FWC.

Domino's deal backed; Prices and pay neck-and-neck; and more

New Domino's deal voted up; Prices and pay almost level-pegging: ABS; and FEG reforms to go public.

"Nefarious" technological surveillance suppressing wages: Expert

An unheralded aspect of technology's "nefarious" role in monitoring workers is its dampening effect on wage growth, according to a submission to the Senate's inquiry into the Future of Work and Workers.

NZ IR Bill to wind back National changes

New Zealand's Labour-led Government has unveiled legislation to boost collective bargaining with the aim of lifting wages.

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