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Recent Media Releases

‘Fairness test’ farce is not protecting young workers from unfair IR laws says ACTU

August 17, 2007

The Federal Government’s ‘fairness test’ has degenerated into a farce and is clearly not protecting…

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Sales workers to get commission-only pay under Howard Govt decision to scrap minimum wages — workers in WA, SA, Tas & Vic affected most

August 17, 2007

A decision by the Federal Government’s pay setting body late yesterday (Thurs 16 Aug.) to…

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Big business admits direct link between pro-Liberal ad campaign and $40m taxpayer-funded program

August 14, 2007

A confidential memo from the president of Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI) has…

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Working families need more parental leave rights and more affordable child care

July 10, 2007

Unions are supporting calls for extra help for working families, including rights to more paid…

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Loss of protection from unfair dismissal is the key to abuse of young workers: ACTU

July 9, 2007

The loss of protection from being sacked unfairly under the Howard Government’s IR laws is…

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National Coalition calls for election focus on affordable housing

June 29, 2007

On the third anniversary of its National Affordable Housing Summit, a broad national coalition of…

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All governments should sign up to new charter to protect workers’ health and safety: ACTU

June 4, 2007

A new charter of workplace rights for occupational health and safety and workers’ compensation that…

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Howard Govt IR laws would force individual workers to High Court to challenge ‘fairness test’ rulings

June 4, 2007

‘Tell ‘em they’re dreaming’ — would surely be the response of Darryl Kerrigan the character…

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Macquarie Bank chief executive gets $12 million pay rise while working families struggle under unfair IR laws

May 16, 2007

The announcement that Macquarie Bank Chief Executive Officer Allan Moss will personally pocket $33.5 million…

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Mining companies should say if they will respect basic democratic rights

May 15, 2007

ACTU Secretary Greg Combet has called on Australia’s mining companies to clearly state whether they…

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