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Labor formally submits for minimum pay rise of at least 5.1 per cent to Fair Work Commission

Labor says the era of "deliberate" low wage policy has come to an end, as it submits its recommendation for a minimum wage rise of at least 5.1 per cent.

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New govt backs pay rise in wage submission

The minimum wage should be set at a rate which ensures low-paid workers' incomes do not go backwards, the government has argued to the Fair Work Commission.

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Tony Burke advocates on wages and arts

Tony Burke is the minister for employment and workplace relations and minister for the arts, as well as the leader of the House of Representatives.

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There's one big reason wages are stagnating: the enterprise bargaining system is broken, and in terminal decline

Real wages in Australia have been stagnating for the better part of a decade. Now, with higher inflation, they’re declining. So what can the new Albanese government, having campaigned hard on the previous government’s failures, do about it?

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Australian National University professor's dismissal for skinny dipping with student was valid, Fair Work Commission finds on appeal

The ANU successfully appeals a Fair Work Commission decision that originally found lecturer Scott Morrison's dismissal was unfair. The university says Dr Morrison's behaviour constituted a breach of his position of trust as a senior academic.

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ANU lecturer 'fairly dismissed' over nude swim with student: commission

The ANU has successfully appealed a finding that a senior academic was unfairly dismissed for swimming naked and kissing a student during a retreat.

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PM's sensible start shows why it was time to change governments

There is nothing which quite concentrates a politician's mind like being in power.

Newcastle Herald

Federal Treasurer reasserts Labor will stick to plans to formally back minimum wage rise

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has clarified that the new Labor government will formally advocate for workers on the minimum wage to get a pay rise.

ABC News

Lifting the minimum wage is anything but reckless – it’s what low earners need

'Reckless and dangerous': Anthony Albanese is preparing to ask the Fair Work Commission to grant a wage rise big enough to cover inflation.

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Lifting the minimum wage is anything but reckless – it's what low earners need

Stand by for something “reckless and dangerous”.

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Wages and women top Albanese's IR agenda: the big question is how Labor keeps its promises

Industrial relations issues were front and centre when federal Labor last won office from opposition in 2007. The backlash against John Howard’s “Work Choices” reforms cost both his government and his own seat. Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard’s detailed “Forward with Fairness” policy provided a blueprint for the Fair Work…

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What happens when Pat’s carer doesn’t arrive? Her daughter can’t even get her to the bathroom

A shortage of workers within the aged care industry has left a 68-year-old Queensland woman unable to even help her mother to the toilet when there is no one to fill her carer's shift.

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Libs won't back 'artificial' wage figure

Employment Minister Stuart Robert won't reveal whether he would support the minimum wage to rise at the pace of inflation following dismal wages figures.

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Are real wages falling? Here's the evidence

You would be forgiven for being unsure about whether the buying power of wages was rising or falling. On one hand, Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese says wages are going backwards.

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Coalition remains non-committal on paid domestic violence leave after Fair Work Commission backs the entitlement for millions

The Coalition is remaining non-committal about legislating 10 days' paid family and domestic violence leave for all workers, after the industrial umpire backed a union push to grant the entitlement to millions of Australians.

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Family and domestic violence paid leave on the political agenda after Fair Work Commission decision

Millions of workers are set to get access to 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave after an in-principle decision by the Fair Work Commission. But advocates say not everyone will benefit.

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GOOD: 2.6 Million Aussie Workers Will Be Entitled To Paid Domestic Family Violence Leave

The Fair Work Commission backed 10 days of paid domestic and family violence leave for employees under modern awards.

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Labor's pledge to properly pay women and care workers is a start, but it won't be easy

Aged-care workers are notoriously underpaid for the level of skill, responsibility, and judgement they exercise. Even employers acknowledge it.

The Guardian - AU

Morrison’s objection to lifting wages in line with inflation puts spotlight on pensions linked to CPI

Prime minister says such a move would be ‘incredibly reckless’ but payments such as pensions are already tied to cost-of-living changes

The Guardian - AU

Anthony Albanese narrows scope of pledge to support 5.1% pay rise to match inflation

Labor leader says stance only relates to those on minimum wage of $20.33 an hour and is conditional on industrial tribunal ordering increase

The Guardian - AU

Morrison stance on minimum wages branded ‘hypocrisy’ as student loans remain indexed at inflation rate

National Union of Students says the Liberal’s position on minimum pay increases is at odds with automatic indexing of student loans to CPI

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Albanese Declared Winner Of Final Leaders’ Debate After Morrison Praised Him For Being … Poor?

Anthony Albanese has been declared the winner of the third and final leaders’ debate of the election campaign but we can't get our hopes up.

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Australia's #MeToo puts miners and ministers in crosshairs of history

Australia's mighty #MeToo wave is piling pressure on mining and political leaders who are preparing to face a reckoning over sexual harassment scandals stretching from the arid Outback to Parliament House.

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Leaders' debate: Albanese wins final debate, Morrison confirms Tudge will re-enter cabinet if re-elected

Anthony Albanese wins the third leaders' debate which saw he and Scott Morrison cover well-trodden issues, but also the Prime Minister confirm Alan Tudge will return to the frontbench if the Coalition is re-elected.

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