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Job ads fall, but wage rises just beat inflation
Wages in Australia are rising at a slightly higher rate than inflation, but internet job ads have fallen for ninth consecutive month.
‘Don’t trust your union’, Vic Health Minister tells angry nurses
23 February 2012
As Victorian nurses rally today, Victorian Health Minister David Davis has warned them not to 'trust' their union and says mass resignations could cost them entitlements such as sick leave and accrued long service leave.
Submissions to Fair Work Act review growing fast
23 February 2012
The Fair Work Act review panel is receiving many and varied submissions.
‘More flexibility and voluntary bargaining,’ says Ai Group
22 February 2012
In its submission to the Fair Work Act review, Removing the Barriers to Productivity and Flexibility, Ai Group argues that the Fair Work Act needs to be much better aligned with the need for flexibility and productivity, if Australia is to manage the competitiveness challenges it faces and take advantage of the opportunities ahead.
Ombudsman prosecutes underpayments and sham contracting
22 February 2012
Truck driver underpaid $50,000 so manager in court | Real estate agent in court over alleged sham contracting and underpayment.
Industrial disputes worse under FW Act: Ai Group
22 February 2012
Workplaces have become less flexible and industrial disputes have increased markedly since the Fair Work Act was implemented, the Australian Industry Group has told the review into the legislation.
Greens’ ABCC amendment ‘opens door to intimidation’: MBA
21 February 2012
The Greens have opened the door to ‘violence, coercion and intimidation’ with an amendment to the legislation abolishing the ABCC that means ‘settled’ disputes cannot be prosecuted, according to employers.
Vic Govt wants to make it easier to sack workers
21 February 2012
Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu has joined with a major employers organisation in wanting to make it easier for bosses to sack workers.
