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Union questions charities watchdog over hospital giant’s not-for-profit status

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The Health Services Union (HSU) has raised serious concerns over Healthscope, a for-profit company with $1.6 billion in debt, being granted charitable status to exploit tax concessions worth $200 million annually. In a letter to Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission ACNC Commissioner Sue Woodward, ATO Commissioner Rob Heferen, and Assistant Minister Andrew Leigh, the union … Continued

*** MEDIA ALERT *** Union protest at NSW Parliament Wednesday

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*** MEDIA ALERT ****   What: NTEU members from the University of Newcastle will strike for 24 hours and rally outside state parliament    Union members will be protesting against a 60-year UoN celebration event inside parliament house. The event is being held at the same time university management has refused to engage constructively on … Continued

Ambulance Victoria staff strike as industrial action escalates over stalled pay talks and job cuts

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Key Facts: Over 98% of AMPA members voted to begin industrial action following failed enterprise agreement negotiations and a 5% real wage decrease AMPA represents senior paramedics, managers, and support staff across ambulance services, covering approximately 900 Ambulance Victoria staff Stage 1 industrial action begins at 7:00am, affecting recruitment, training, procurement, rostering, and statutory reporting … Continued

DCA reveals 2025-2026 Inclusive Employers to mark Inclusion at Work Week

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Diversity Council Australia (DCA) has announced the 2025–2026 Inclusive Employers, recognising organisations across the country for their commitment to building inclusive and equitable workplaces. The announcement coincides with the start of Inclusion at Work Week (17–21 November 2025), an annual celebration of the progress Australian organisations are making to foster inclusive workplaces. This year more … Continued

Migrant workers reluctant to take sicks days, new data shows

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Migrant workers are pushing through illness, taking far fewer sick days, if any, than the average Australian, because of a lack of awareness of their employee entitlements, a landmark Bupa Whitepaper has revealed.   The Hidden Strain on Migrant Health Whitepaper found more than a third (39%) of migrant workers had never taken a single … Continued