Charlie Lewis
Reporter @theshufflediary
Charlie writes about industrial relations, politics and culture. Prior to Crikey he worked across government and unions and was a researcher on RN's the Daily Planet. He hosted the Alternative History on Triple R, and is an occasional host on Breakfasters.
Murdoch University has applied to the Fair Work Commission to terminate its current agreement with staff. It says it doesn't play to cut their pay, but the precedent set by other industries suggests that is exactly what could be on the cards.
If Donald Trump Jr had been a staffer for a politician in Australia, what would have happened? Quite possibly nothing much at all.
Political columnists have started to predict the "terminal stage" of the Turnbull government. Based on past experience, how long does his leadership have left?
And surprise, surprise, the Department of Immigration hasn't made things any easier for them.
Businesses can engage unpaid workers with minimal vetting and oversight under the PaTH internship program.
Tensions between Donald Trump and North Korea just keep escalating, Malcolm Turnbull has a busy day ahead at the G20, and the government sits on pollution statistics. It's the news you need to know, by Charlie Lewis and Max Chalmers.
Good morning, early birds. Individuals need to pay more tax, casual employees get a win, and the fallout from North Korea’s missile test continues. It’s the news you need to know, by Charlie Lewis and Max Chalmers TAX MATTERS Tax dominates today’s news coverage following ATO Commissioner Chris Jordan‘s address to the National Press Club yesterday and the […]
Migrant workers are being forced to pay back large chunks of their wages. But don't hold your breath waiting for the government to do anything about it.
Malcolm Turnbull is looking to crack the whip on social media giants while the Medicare data breach fallout continues, and North Korea steps up its missile testing. It's the news you need to know, by Charlie Lewis and Max Chalmers.
The South Australian opposition says it will block the proposed bank levy in that state, the head of the Australian Border Force has been placed "on leave", and Boral threatens to ditch an entire workforce. By Charlie Lewis and Max Chalmers.
