The press conference with Unions NSW and Immigration Minister Andrew Giles on migrant worker exploitation has been moved to 11.30am, Wednesday August 2.
WHO: NSW Secretary Mark Morey, Immigration Minister Andrew Giles, activists and workers
WHEN: 11.30 am Wednesday, August 2
WHERE: Australian Parliament House, Mural Hall
Georgie Moore 0477 779 928
Nick Lucchinelli 0422 229 032
LaTrobe University has academic experts available to talk to the media on a range of topics related to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Dr Geoff DicksonDirector, Centre for Sport and Social Impact, Australia Contact: g.dickson@latrobe.edu.au or 0475 776 029 Expertise: Dr Dickson is a sport management academic, specialising in sport governance, sport marketing, and sport integrity. Dr Dickson can discuss the following topics: Politics and geopolitics of the Olympics Sport scandals and controversies Future of the Olympics and mega-events International Olympic Committee – image, reputation and integrity Brisbane 2032 Commercialisation, sponsorship and ambush marketing Athlete activism Medal trends analysis Performance…
Two senior members of the government, Linda Burney, the Minister for Indigenous Australians and Skills and Training Minister Brendan O'Connor, have announced their plans to retire at the end of this term of government. Both will step down from their positions as ministers immediately, with the Prime Minister expected to announce his new ministry on Sunday. A Monash expert is available to discuss what this cabinet reshuffle means in the lead up to next year’s election. Dr Zareh Ghazarian, Politics Lecturer in the School of Social Sciences Contact: +61 402 851 224 or zareh.ghazarian@monash.edu Read more of Dr Ghazarian’s commentary…
Wage Inspectorate Victoria helped workers reclaim more than $750,000 in long service leave entitlements last financial year, benefitting Victorians across industries and in different types of employment, including workers in casual and full-time roles. These repayments were the result of over 100 investigations conducted in response to long service leave underpayments, and included: A worker recovering more than $16,000 with help from the Wage Inspectorate after their employer of 13 years refused to pay their long service leave entitlement when it was due A casual worker in the arts and recreation industry reclaiming over $9,000 with help from the Wage…
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