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Government funding and industrial relations frameworks are in conflict in the higher education sector. The sector’s peak body for industrial relations, the Australian Higher Education Industrial Association (AHEIA), said harmonising these two areas was a key objective in its submission to the independent review of the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Act, being undertaken by Emeritus … Continued
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The National Tertiary Education Union says staff have lost confidence in Australian National University Vice-Chancellor Genevieve Bell after the latest revelations about her leadership. College deans have been hauled in to change management meetings, with at least one encouraged to resign, the Australian Financial Review reports. Earlier in the week, the AFR reported Professor … Continued
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An Australian-first toolkit to support neurodivergent employees will be rolled out through the Victorian Public Sector. The Neurodiversity Employment Toolkit, developed by La Trobe University in partnership with the Victorian Public Sector Commission (VPSC), is a resource for employers to learn about neurodiversity and recruit and support neurodivergent employees. It offers simple, practical steps that … Continued
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For the 5.5 million Australians who live with disability1 – particularly the one in three with severe or profound disability2 – finding secure and meaningful work can be a challenge. Only half of people with disability aged 15-64 have a job, while 1 in 10 have experienced discrimination. Concerningly, of those who are employed, employers … Continued
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Monash University faces the Federal Court from 4 December after yet more allegations of widespread wage theft from casual academics. On Wednesday 4th December, 8.30am, casual teachers at Monash University will hold a protest action outside the Federal Court on William Street, Melbourne. Staff are asking the University to settle the case and return … Continued
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Statement from AWU Tasmania Secretary Robert Flanagan: The Australian Workers’ Union fully supports Tasmanian Labor Leader Dean Winter’s commitment to the salmon industry in Macquarie Harbour. We echo his call for Canberra to butt out of telling Tasmanians how to manage their state. For many years the AWU has had to defend the salmon industry against … Continued
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The United Services Union (USU) has filed proceedings in the New South Wales Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) against Coffs Harbour City Council regarding the service levels of lifeguards at the city’s beaches. The Union will allege before the IRC that lifeguards are regularly short-staffed, with some required to work up to 30 days straight, and … Continued
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Today across Victoria AWU members working for Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMV) employed by the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) begin protected industrial action. This action is being taken in order to have the ability to bargain for fair wages and conditions, which under the Victorian Government’s wage policy is not possible. This morning saw up … Continued
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[Melbourne, Vic]– A groundbreaking new gap year program, Empower Her Future, is launching to provide young women with the skills and confidence they need to thrive in male-dominated industries. The Business in Heels, Empower her Future program is powered by SEDA. It is an initiative of Business in Heels International, a renowned organization dedicated to … Continued
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Beachgoers have come out in strong support for Professional Lifeguards, signing a petition in mass numbers to advocate for an increase in their wages. Despite broadcasting record revenue, Surf Lifesaving Queensland is refusing to give Lifeguards a pay rise that keeps up with the cost of living. In response to the stalemate at the bargaining … Continued
