The word “productivity” didn’t make it into Bill Shorten’s press release yesterday announcing a review of the Fair Work Act, or into the terms of reference.
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ALP conference: construction industry proposal a hot topic
An urgent ALP conference amendment proposed by construction union chief Dave Noonan to amend Labor’s national platform to outlaw special inspectors has been withdrawn at the 11th hour.
Booked a holiday with Qantas? Looks as if your booking is safe
Many things about the future of Qantas are never going to be decided today, but your holiday bookings on that airline look safe, no matter what.
Essential: Qantas divides voters, Fair Work Australia the only winner
Voters disapprove of Qantas management’s decision to ground its fleet, but don’t approve of the way anyone in the dispute conducted themselves except the industrial relations regulator, Essential Report has found.
Qantas takes off, into skies dark with uncertainties
It looks like stormy skies ahead for Qantas and its pilots, licensed engineers and ground staff after the first of its grounded jets returned to service yesterday following an emergency ruling by Fair Work Australia, writes Ben Sandilands.
Crikey Says: Crikey says: the slow burn of Qantas customers
Yesterday’s decision by Fair Work Australia to terminate the fractious Qantas dispute gives the lie to the continuing criticism from business about the Fair Work Act somehow being pro-union.
Qantas v unions: a last minute reprieve for passengers
There are three sets of actions underway at Qantas authorized by Fair Work Australia after the respective unions met all of the tests of negotiating in good faith with management in seeking timely negotiated enterprise bargaining outcomes.
Crikey Clarifier: How does the current docks dispute compare to ’98?
How does the current docks dispute stack up with the savage industrial war of 1998? To get a handle on all things waterfront, Crikey spoke with workplace relations expert Professor Andrew Stewart from the University of Adelaide.
To whom it may concern: Community sector workers asked to trade pay for budget bottom-line
Enough is enough. Australian workers should not be asked to sacrifice their livelihoods for the social good, write Dr Cassandra Goldie, CEO, Australian Council of Social Service and Marilyn Forsythe, Business and Professional Women Australia.
Equal pay sacrificed for the sake of the budget surplus
Equal opportunity as a policy change process doesn’t work if the failed equal-pay commitments of our first female PM are an indicator.
The murky — and costly — world of construction regulation
It’s not only the new Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) chief Leigh Johns who has some explaining to do. The costs are mounting, writes Ava Hubble.
Why business won’t be lining up to support Abbott’s IR plans
While employers may quietly support Tony Abbott’s plan to scrap weekend penalty rates and unfair dismissal laws, they’re not about to form a Coalition cheer squad, says Nicholas Way: they know Gillard will still be holding the reigns of power after the election.
The fairly quiet Fair Work Week
A whole new set of federal laws about industrial relations has slid into being this week with very little fanfare. Anne Junor explains exactly what the changes entail for employees and employers.
What happens when Fair Work inspectors arrive at your door?
So this year 26,000 workplaces are to be visited by an inspector from the Fair Work Ombudsman. But what does a visit entail? Should you be fearful? James Thomson has the lowdown.
Grattan: Pay freeze puts the pressure on
Now, as the Fair Pay Commission goes out the back door, its final decision has come in at zero — below expectations. That will place extra pressure on the new Fair Work Australia.
Gillard’s other ABCC dilemma: making it work
There is a major clash of cultures between Fair Work Australia tand the Australian Building and Construction Commission, writes Professor David Peetz.
