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Despite high hopes, multi-employer bargaining is unlikely to 'get wages moving'

One of the key measures announced to “get wages moving” in the wake of the federal government’s jobs summit was greater access to multi-employer agreements.

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Sydney news: Inquiry into alleged asbestos cover-up at Castle Hill High School

MORNING BRIEFING: Teachers and parents from a north-west Sydney high school will appear before an asbestos parliamentary inquiry today — six years after the substance was found on the grounds.

ABC News

Bid to block NSW rail union Opal action

The NSW government has moved to stop the state's rail union from deactivating Opal card readers as part of its ongoing industrial action.

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NSW rail dispute: legal threats over union plan to turn off Opal card readers at train stations

State transport department seeking legal advice over plans by the Rail, Tram and Bus Union to switch off electronic gates

The Guardian - AU

Fresh action as NSW train dispute drags on

NSW rail commuters will travel for free next week, as unions and the state government return for a Fair Work Commission hearing.

AAP

Fair Work Commission hearing over NSW rail dispute adjourned after less than an hour

The Fair Work Commission gives government lawyers more time to put together their case to stop more industrial action from impacting Sydney's rail network.

ABC News

Hearing on NSW train dispute pushed back

The Fair Work Commission hearing to help resolve the NSW rail dispute has been put off until Friday, after government lawyers said they needed more time.

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Sydney train strikes: Union boss hopes federal intervention puts ‘go slow’ on NSW government action

The RTBU is seeking to force the state government back to the bargaining table on Tuesday

The Guardian - AU

Will Alan Joyce shut down Qantas again as strikes hit airline?

A former high-level Qantas staffer fears CEO Alan Joyce may again ground the airline's entire fleet if unions push ahead with industrial action.

The New Daily

Victims of violent crime forced to wait for forensic examinations in Victoria due to 'dire' shortage of doctors

Some victims of violent crime in Victoria are waiting more than a day for examinations due to a shortage of forensic officers. Experts says the system is in crisis and the delays risk causing further harm to people already reeling from life-changing trauma.

ABC News

Train strike dispute: NSW government threats won’t stop further disruptions, unions say

Dominic Perrottet says he will only seek to tear up workers’ agreement if industrial action ‘inconveniences’ commuters

The Guardian - AU

NSW government to investigate federal minister's letter to Fair Work Commission

The New South Wales government is probing if the federal government may have tried to improperly influence the Fair Work Commission, as the state gears up for a showdown with the rail union in the tribunal on Tuesday.

ABC News

NSW says federal Labor’s ‘brazen intervention’ in rail dispute could constitute ‘improper influence’

Federal Coalition also takes aim at Tony Burke, who last week said he wanted to change law that has become central to Sydney train strike dispute

The Guardian - AU

Federal government dismisses 'breathless hysteria' over changes to employer bargaining rules

The federal government rejects suggestions any moves to widen access to multi-employer bargaining will lead to more strikes and business shutdowns across the country.

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Close of business: NSW government gives rail union Friday deadline to end industrial action

Government to seek termination of enterprise agreement unless further action is ruled out before weekend

The Canberra Times

Labor 'ready' for bargaining reform despite industry pushback

Legislative changes have been flagged by the government despite some concerns from industry groups.

The Guardian - AU

Albanese government to commit to multi-employer bargaining despite business concerns

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says ‘sufficient common ground’ has been reached at jobs summit although employer groups fear industry-wide strike action

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Fresh ultimatum in premier's union threat

The NSW rail union says it won't endorse Premier Dominic Perrottet's "take it or leave it" offer to end a dispute that has caused months of chaos for commuters.

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Labor pledges ‘immediate’ workplace changes at jobs summit – as it happened

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Sydney news: Nurses and Midwives Association members to strike today

MORNING BRIEFING: The union says it is striking over calls for safe working conditions. Meanwhile, convicted killer Chris Dawson returns to court today.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s jobs and skills summit: who’s going and what’s on the agenda?

Labor hopes together business, unions and the community sector will be able to find ways to lift wages, spur productivity and ease skills shortages

The Guardian - AU

Unions and business agree on need for higher wages as jobs summit looms

ACTU and business council want to revive ‘key principles’ of enterprise bargaining deal that was dumped in 2020 after industry backlash

ABC News

Shell, unions reach agreement in Prelude gas facility industrial dispute

Shell has reached an in-principle agreement with unions after a months-long industrial dispute which shut down its floating gas facility off the Kimberley coast.

The Guardian - AU

Workers could be part-paid with fruit and veg as farmers seek to ‘streamline’ pay deals

National Farmers Federation argues ‘non-monetary benefits’ should be included in workplace deals ahead of jobs summit

The Conversation

If the PM wants wage rises, he should start with the 1.6 million people on state payrolls

If Prime Minister Anthony Albanese really wants to boost wage growth, there’s a simple way to do it.

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