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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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.