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Half of workers are working while sick or injured

Half of workers are working while sick or injured

Published: 30/01/2024
Category: Work Health and Safety

The 2023 Work Shouldn’t Hurt survey reveals that over half of insecure workers have reported continuing to work while ill or injured specifically, due to the absence of paid leave.

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Cost of living bonus for all working people

Cost of living bonus for all working people

Published: 25/01/2024
Category: Australia Needs a Pay Rise

Good news – the Albanese government's new tax-cut plan will provide cost-of-living relief for those who desperately need it most: Australian workers and their families.

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Casualties of a broken system

Casualties of a broken system

Published: 22/01/2024
Category: Australia Needs a Pay Rise

Less than 5% of casual workers who want permanent jobs can secure one. The second part of the Closing Loopholes Bill includes much-needed changes that will re-balance the relationship between casual workers and employers.

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New laws passed – winning fundamental rights for working people  

New laws passed – winning fundamental rights for working people  

Published: 20/12/2023
Category: Australia Needs a Pay Rise

Part one of the Closing Loopholes Bill has passed the Senate, delivering a much-needed win for Australian workers heading into the holiday season.

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Pivot for Australian netball: Diamonds win fair pay through union action

Pivot for Australian netball: Diamonds win fair pay through union action

Published: 13/12/2023
Category: Women To The Front

The Diamonds, Australia’s incredible Super Netball team, have showcased not only their prowess on the court, but also their collective strength off it.

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Beyond the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

Beyond the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

Published: 07/12/2023
Category: Human Rights

Today is Human Rights Day, and the final day of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, a global campaign held every year.

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