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The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) has demanded Edith Cowan University give a full explanation of a raft of resignations from the university council. It was reported this week that four members of the council had quit. The resignations came after the governing body elected a new chancellor while student elections were taking place and … Continued
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More Australians are requiring digital skills, such as the ability to quickly learn how to use office software, in order to enter the workforce and find fulfilling, sustainable employment. A 2021 report by RMIT University found that 87% of jobs in Australia require digital literacy skills, while four in five businesses think it’s a priority … Continued
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The Mining and Energy Union has today reaffirmed its support for the ACTU and does not support the establishment of an alternative grouping of blue-collar unions. MEU General President Tony Maher said that continuing to stand together through the ACTU was the best path forward. “Sally McManus and Michele O’Neil continue to provide excellent leadership … Continued
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The Australian Workers’ Union congratulates Bill Shorten on his remarkable 30 years of service to the Australian labour movement. Bill started his career at the AWU Victorian branch in 1994 where four years later in 1998 he was elected to the position of Victorian State Secretary. In 2001 Bill became the National Secretary of the … Continued
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The 2024 World Business Forum Sydney, taking place at the ICC Sydney on 13th & 14th November, will be headlined by one of the greatest tennis players in history, Andre Agassi. Known for his incredible achievements on the court, including eight Grand Slam titles and a former world #1 ranking, Agassi will share his insights on … Continued
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The survey consulted with over 200 Australian project managers, revealing that AI adoption in project management delivers impressive returns or an earlier return on investment (ROI). 51% of those using AI in project management indicate they utilise it for risk management, while 52% use it for task automation. Among other tasks, project managers feel that … Continued
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HSU members at John Hunter Hospital will band together with the local community to rally against HealthShare’s misguided decision to close their staff cafe, part of a spate of four closures across the state. Over 1,000 staff members across various medical fields rely on the retail outlets operated by HealthShare, and the cafe at … Continued
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Macquarie University has admitted underpaying staff almost $2 million in the latest wage theft scandal to engulf an Australian institution. The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) has called for a federal parliamentary inquiry into university wage theft, with the national total of underpayments now on track to pass $400 million. Macquarie University has told staff … Continued
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The Mining and Energy Union welcomes industrial manslaughter charges being laid against Mastermyne over the death of coal miner Graham Dawson at Crinum underground mine three years ago. It is the first time industrial manslaughter charges have been applied in mining since laws were extended to cover the industry in 2020. The Office of the … Continued
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The NSW Department of Education should reverse its illogical decision to axe 276 teaching positions from the non-school based teaching service, the NSW Teachers Federation said today. The Department informed teachers of the decision which has been described internally as an exercise in operations and efficiency. “To cut teaching positions in the midst of a … Continued
