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Monash University will back-pay thousands of casual academics for almost a decade of wage theft after the National Tertiary Education Union secured a landmark legal win. Under the historic settlement, Monash will back-pay all casual Teaching Associates who performed unpaid student consultation over the past nine and a half years, in what is expected to … Continued
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MEDIA CALL Art and ActivismView from the Docks The work of Sam Wallman 11am December 42 Murray Street, Pyrmont Melbourne-based Sam Wallman is both a wharf worker at a container terminal in Melbourne and award-winning writer, cartoonist and illustrator. View from the Docks showcases his latest work in an exhibition … Continued
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More than four in five women say they’ve experienced sexual harassment in the workplace, in a shocking new survey of essential workers that uncovers a fear-based culture of silence around reporting the problem. Over half (52%) of all respondents to Union NSW’s ‘Being an Ethical Bystander’ survey said they had witnessed sexual or gender based … Continued
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The Australian Workers’ Union welcomes WorkSafe’s decision to prosecute Victory Minerals and Carr Mining Services following the tragedy at Ballarat Gold Mine in March 2024. Kurt Hourigan, 37, died and Connor Smith, 21, was critically injured when the section of mine they were working in collapsed 500 metres underground. The workers were performing ‘air legging’, a … Continued
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What: AWU workers will be rallying for a fairer deal at Holcim Humes, Swanbank. They are asking for a fair pay rise to keep pace with the increased cost of living. Where: Holcim Humes Swanbank,1 Fairbank Place, Swanbank When: 2pm – 3pm, 27 November (today) Contact: Max Braddy, AWU Organiser, 0429 304 340
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WHAT: 5,000+ public servants walk off the job & march on Parliament HouseWHEN: Wednesday 26 November 2025, 12:00 NOON (for 12.30 march)WHERE: Hindmarsh Square to Parliament House, Adelaide Essential workers prepare mass walk-off as crisis in wages, staffing and services hits breaking point. South Australia is bracing for widespread disruption on Wednesday as thousands of essential public … Continued
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By Frank Smits, Senior Vice President, ADP Global Payroll In an era where agility and precision define business success, midsize companies are navigating a labyrinth of challenges – from talent retention to regulatory compliance. At the heart of these challenges lies an often underestimated function: global payroll management. However, managing payroll across multiple countries is … Continued
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Media release Supporting Employee Wellbeing Over Christmas: Why Mental Health Matters During the Festive Season As workplaces prepare to wind down for the year, employers are being urged to ensure staff have the right mental health supports in place during the Christmas period, a time that is widely recognised as one of heightened stress, … Continued
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CFMEU NSW has welcomed the decision of Judge Leonie Flannery in sentencing former union leaders Darren and Michael Greenfield. CFMEU NSW Executive Director Michael Crosby said the construction union was rebuilding after the Greenfield regime. “Darren and Michael Greenfield have betrayed the members of our union in the most fundamental way possible,” Mr Crosby said. … Continued
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21 NOVEMBER, 2025 Who: Charles Darwin University adjunct Associate Professor Niusha Shafiabady and Associate Professor Mamoun Alazab Topics: AI-related corporate layoffs Social impact of replacing humans with AI in the workforce Vulnerabilities linked to overreliance on AI in workplaces Contact details: Call +61 8 8946 6721 or email [email protected] to arrange an interview. Quotes attributable to Associate Professor Niusha Shafiabady: “The … Continued
