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State work-from-home laws land as business squares up

State work-from-home laws land as business squares up

Laws to mandate a legal right to work from home will hit the floor of a state parliament, throwing down the gauntlet to the opposition.

Why women's burnout is costing Australian workplaces

Why women's burnout is costing Australian workplaces

Why women's burnout is costing Australian workplaces

Why women's burnout is costing Australian workplaces

Existing business systems are outdated and were never designed to help sustain the mental health of the people running them, researchers say.

'Boys club still endemic': toxic police culture exposed

'Boys club still endemic': toxic police culture exposed

'Boys club still endemic': toxic police culture exposed

'Boys club still endemic': toxic police culture exposed

A damning internal report into NSW Police has found a rampant culture of bullying and discrimination still exists, with one in 10 women sexually harassed.

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Orchestra's Israel stance scrutinised in court hearing

Orchestra's Israel stance scrutinised in court hearing

The former managing director of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra has been accused of lying about cancelling a concert by pro-Palestine pianist Jayson Gillham.

Pianist's onstage Gaza comments 'nightmare', court told

Pianist's onstage Gaza comments 'nightmare', court told

The agent of pianist Jayson Gillham says the performer's comments about Gaza while he was on stage were selfish, a court has been told.

Cancelled pianist denies misleading MSO on Gaza music

Cancelled pianist denies misleading MSO on Gaza music

Pianist Jayson Gillham has given evidence in his court case against a major symphony orchestra, which will test the limits of free speech in the workplace.

'Like the mafia': whistleblower outlines union tactics

'Like the mafia': whistleblower outlines union tactics

A workplace health and safety whistleblower has told an inquiry the regulator's failure to stand up to a rogue union showed a lack of leadership.

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Migrant workers' exploitation costing billions in wages

Migrant workers' exploitation costing billions in wages

Migrant workers' exploitation costing billions in wages

Migrant workers' exploitation costing billions in wages

A survey of thousands of workers on temporary visas has highlighted an industrial scale of exploitation including deliberate underpayment and dodgy contracts.

No criminal charges despite $49.5m wage theft blitz

No criminal charges despite $49.5m wage theft blitz

No criminal charges despite $49.5m wage theft blitz

No criminal charges despite $49.5m wage theft blitz

Australia’s $49.5 million wage theft crackdown has run for 488 days without a single criminal case, as employers fear honest errors will be punished.

Extra annual leave, roster 'justice' urged for workers

Extra annual leave, roster 'justice' urged for workers

Extra annual leave, roster 'justice' urged for workers

Extra annual leave, roster 'justice' urged for workers

Unions are pushing for workers to get five weeks of annual leave and an overhaul of how rosters are managed, as workers "suffer" from unfair conditions.

Stark warning dads need more help from better services

Stark warning dads need more help from better services

Stark warning dads need more help from better services

Stark warning dads need more help from better services

Dads value caregiving more than ever, but a landmark study on the state of the world's fathers reveals they are hindered by structures outside their control.

Canaries in AI coalmine still chirping, jobs data shows

Canaries in AI coalmine still chirping, jobs data shows

Canaries in AI coalmine still chirping, jobs data shows

Canaries in AI coalmine still chirping, jobs data shows

A forum bringing together government, unions and business groups will discuss how to ensure workers and employers both benefit from artificial intelligence.

Lawyer charged with cleaning up embattled CFMEU quits

Lawyer charged with cleaning up embattled CFMEU quits

Lawyer charged with cleaning up embattled CFMEU quits

Lawyer charged with cleaning up embattled CFMEU quits

The man charged with cleaning up the troubled CFMEU has made the surprise announcement that he's stepping down from his role as union administrator.

Sacked academic gets lifeline after possible judge bias

Sacked academic gets lifeline after possible judge bias

Sacked academic gets lifeline after possible judge bias

Sacked academic gets lifeline after possible judge bias

An academic who claims he was sacked from a major university for being "white" and "conservative" has been allowed to appeal after his case was thrown out.

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Wage increase delivered for midwives, nurses

Thousands of nurses and midwives have won a landmark pay rise for the first time in more than two decades after an industrial umpire ruled in their favour.

'Not a stunt': recruitment plan targets overseas police

Addressing rising crime rates will be a key battleground during the Victorian election campaign as the opposition proposes a police recruitment drive.

You’ve got mail: tales from Australia's oldest 'postie'

After running the Bellata post office for more than three decades, Australia's oldest postmistress reflects on her time in the mail industry.

Facts over fear: data needed on brain fog in menopause

A lack of long-term research has left a huge gap in being able to prevent and treat women's experiences of brain fog during menopause.

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Win for younger workers with discount pay rates axed

Workers in retail and fast food jobs will be eligible for the full award wage once they turn 18 after a decision from the workplace watchdog.

NAB trims domestic workforce, bolsters offshore staff

NAB has proposed reducing its Australian workforce by 170 roles, while increasing staffing at its "innovation centres" in India and Vietnam.

Students told to stay home as teachers strike over pay

Parents have been told to keep their children home from school due to staff shortages stemming from two statewide strikes.

Construction site fight results in manslaughter charge

An alleged worksite brawl initially portrayed as an innocent fall has left one man dead and another behind bars accused of manslaughter.

New teachers pay deal offered to end strike threats

With NAPLAN testing threatened by strike action, state teachers have been offered an improved pay deal to bring months of angst to an end.

Gender equality 'crossroads' shows growing friction

Australia is at a critical juncture on gender equality, with many believing efforts have gone far enough while analysis shows there's still work to be done.

No small business exemption to work-from-home laws

A legal work-from-home mandate will apply to businesses big and small as a state government eyes productivity and political gains.

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