Media Releases 2008
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Recent Media Releases
Working families & retirees will benefit from Labor Govt economic stimulus package
October 14, 2008
Low and middle income families, first home buyers and retired workers will be the main…
Pilbara workers need strong umpire to protect rights in new industrial relations laws
October 9, 2008
The refusal of Rio Tinto to negotiate with the union representing workers at its Pilbara…
Justice Wilcox confirms Howard Govt watchdog discriminates against construction workers
October 9, 2008
An important new report by Murray Wilcox QC released today confirms that the Howard Government’s…
Global financial crisis adds urgency to need for a fair and balanced IR system, say unions
October 1, 2008
Turmoil in the global economy has increased the urgency for a fair and balanced industrial…
18 weeks Paid Maternity Leave a huge step forward, but employers should contribute more
September 29, 2008
The Productivity Commission’s proposal for an 18 week, government-funded paid maternity leave scheme would bring…
Collective bargaining rights for workers at risk under Labor’s IR plan, says ACTU
September 22, 2008
There are gaps in Labor’s plan to scrap WorkChoices and bring in new IR laws…
Eco-makeover for homes equals green jobs
September 21, 2008
The Southern Cross Climate Coalition An ambitious plan to give millions of Aussie home an…
Unions welcome important next step by Rudd Government towards dismantling Work Choices
September 17, 2008
Unions have today welcomed the important next step taken by the Labor Government towards scrapping…
Small business employees must have access to redundancy pay in modern award system: unions
September 15, 2008
Australians employed in small businesses must have access to redundancy pay in the Labor Government’s…
Nursing hotline operator using Work Choices to deny workers rights: new IR laws needed now
September 15, 2008
Unions have called for the Federal Parliament to scrap what remains of Work Choices after…
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