Working Life

A budget that offers some reprieve for workers but doesn’t finish the puzzle

October 26, 2022

The Albanese Government announced funding decisions in the Federal Budget last night that will impact the lives of millions. We’re here to help you pull out the bits you need to know.

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Three things workers need to see in tonight’s Federal Budget

October 25, 2022

Prices on everything are going up but our wages have failed to match those increases. The budget is a chance to turn the trend around. But don’t just take it from us. It’s what the experts are saying too.

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Together we can take the stress out of returning to work as a parent

October 21, 2022

Let’s talk about what can be done to take the stress out of returning to work as a new parent and how can we fix some of the challenges it presents for workers. 

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Expanded parental leave a big step forward for working parents

October 19, 2022

In a piece of good news for working parents, the Albanese Government has committed to expand access to Paid Parental Leave to 26 weeks among other important changes.

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Working from home during a rental crisis

October 14, 2022

A recent Four Corners investigation exposed the dismal realities of renting in Australia, with many…

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What Australians would rather see billions spent on instead of tax cuts for the rich

October 12, 2022

There has been a great deal of media and political fuss made over ‘Stage 3 tax cuts’ but rather than become lost in the numbers, let’s have a look at what they mean for workers.

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Three ways to get a pay rise

October 7, 2022

The bills are coming in with higher numbers than ever, but our incomes are falling…

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Eat, sleep, work (and work… and work…), repeat

September 30, 2022

While the unemployment rate is at a record low, the number of people working multiple…

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We as a country are better, stronger and happier when we work together

September 29, 2022

Sally McManus Address to the National Press Club, Wednesday 28th September 2022 Watch the address…

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Changing the world one workplace at a time? That’s the power of people working in union

September 23, 2022

When my mother was pregnant with me in the 90s, she fought tooth and nail to become the first woman in her workplace to receive paid maternity leave.

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