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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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Putting an end to labour hire exploitation in the mining sector

Putting an end to labour hire exploitation in the mining sector

Published: 21/11/2023
Category: Industrial Relations

Mining industry profits are so huge that these companies could easily afford to give every worker in Australia a cost-of-living pay rise of 6%, and still hold onto their crown as Australia's most profitable industry.

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