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Former ACTU leader and Labor minister Greg Combet is the new chair of Australia's sovereign wealth fund, replacing Liberal stalwart Peter Costello.

A union chief has brushed off suggestions the federal government needs to step in to prevent a maritime workplace dispute worsening.

Major retailers Bunnings and IKEA have announced this week they will discontinue selling engineered stone. While this might mean you have to rethink your plans for your new kitchen benchtops, it’s a positive step that will protect the health of tradespeople exposed to this dangerous product.

The ACTU is urging the government to fast-track its contentious workplace laws, saying every day that goes by is costing gig workers money they can't afford.

New laws are needed to make sure workers and businesses can have their say on trade agreements Australia negotiates, unions and and industry say.

Unions have committed to banning dangerous engineered stone on Australian building sites next year if the government doesn't do it first.

Bill Hayden overcame a tough childhood and personal tragedy to hold some of Australia's most important positions.

Businesses across Australia have spent millions of dollars on a campaign against workplace reforms that unions say stop gig economy worker deaths.

Workplace relations minister says the minimal impact on consumers is a small price to pay for improving rider safety

A motorcyclist, aged 22, died on Saturday night after a collision with an SUV in Epping, New South Wales police said

A state service will be held for a giant of Australia's labour movement, as politicians from both sides pay tribute to former Labor leader Simon Crean.