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Key Facts: One in eight electrical apprentices receive an electrical shock at work Likelihood of shock doubles for 10% of apprentices whose training is delayed $200 million taxpayer-funded apprentices missing in action One in eight electrical apprentices shocked at work One in eight electrical apprentices receive an electrical shock at work Likelihood of shock doubles … Continued
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AWU Members at InfraBuild’s Laverton Steel Mill will begin rolling industrial stoppages from Friday, 24 October, after overwhelmingly rejecting a sub-standard enterprise agreement and enduring four years of stalled negotiations. AWU members at the site will implement 12–24-hour stoppages on a rolling basis until the company returns to the bargaining table with a fair offer. … Continued
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Key Facts: Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre report With an ongoing gender pay gap of 21.8% according to the latest WGEA figures. For every $1 on average a man makes, women earn 78c. Over the course of a year, that difference adds up to $28,425. Melbourne, 19 November 2025, The Recalibrate Gender Equity Awards today acknowledges … Continued
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The lack of career opportunities has unsettled some workers globally, prompting them to seek new employers to continue advancing in their careers. One in five workers in Australia (20%) cite the lack of opportunities as the main barrier to career advancement. Flexibility in scheduling (38%) is the leading reason workers in Australia stay with … Continued
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The National Tertiary Education Union has strongly endorsed the Victorian government’s announcement of a parliamentary inquiry into university governance. The inquiry follows the national Expert Panel on University Governance’s findings and federal Education Minister Jason Clare’s announcement that new governance principles will be enforced across the sector. This is a significant victory for NTEU members … Continued
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Key Facts: LSL Plus partners with Charles Sturt University to implement long service leave management solution Partnership aims to enhance LSL compliance and transparency across university workforce Cloud-based platform offers modular design, payroll integration and subscription-based service Solution helps organisations manage LSL liabilities, reduce compliance risk and streamline remediation processes Partnership represents significant advancement in … Continued
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MEDIA STATEMENT October 18, 2025 The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance is delighted to announce the winners for the 2025 Queensland Clarion Awards, celebrating journalistic excellence across the state. Marking the 30th anniversary of the awards, this year’s Clarions attracted more than 330 entries across 28 categories, reflecting the strength, diversity, and impact of journalism … Continued
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Key Facts: World Business Forum Sydney 2025 announces final speakers Catherine Ball and Steve Vamos, completing its roster for the event themed The Power of the Unpredictable at ICC Sydney on 11-12 November. Dr Catherine Ball, a futurist and AI expert, will present on leveraging AI strategically in business, while Steve Vamos will share insights … Continued
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Key Facts: Coal miners at Rix’s Creek in the Hunter Valley have been striking for two weeks over accident pay entitlements and pay in their new EBA Currently, union members contribute from their own wages to top up accident pay for injured colleagues The Bloomfield Group has proposed a worse deal than previously rejected and … Continued
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The University of Canberra has disclosed $1.5 million in underpayments relating to casual professional staff over the last six years, as well as an investigation into potential casual academic underpayment. Quotes attributable to NTEU ACT Division Secretary Dr Lachlan Clohesy: “This is disappointing news. Professional staff are the staff who keep the University running … Continued
