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- Employment Relations, Human Resources
- 09/04/2026
- 16:30
More than four in ten Australians doubt they will ever earn enough to live comfortably, new poll finds
Melbourne, Australia, 8th April, 2026: More than four in 10 (44%) Australians do not believe they will ever earn enough in their lifetime to live comfortably, according to a new poll commissioned by ADP, a global leader in HR and payroll solutions. The research shows that 44% of Australians doubt they will ever reach a level of income that allows them to live comfortably, amidst ongoing cost of living pressures and changing global markets. In fact, 47% of Victorians and 46% of NSW residents say they do not believe they will ever earn enough to live comfortably in their lifetime.…
- Employment Relations, Youth
- 02/04/2026
- 14:01
Workforce Inspectorate Victoria acts on community reports in Gippsland child employment compliance activity
Workforce Inspectorate Victoria (WIV) will carry out a targeted compliance and education compliance activity across the Gippsland region during the April 2026 school holiday and Easter period. The initiative is in direct response to reports from the public alleging non-compliance with child employment laws in the region. Intelligence suggests potential breaches are most prevalent in entry-level roles across the accommodation, retail and hospitality sectors. Surges in short-term labour can heighten the risk of unlawful or unsafe child employment practices, which is why the compliance activity aligns with a seasonal peak in tourism and increased reliance on casual staff in the…
- Education Training, Employment Relations
- 01/04/2026
- 17:33
Higher Education Sector – Gender- based violence initiative
The higher education sector is positioning itself to be a leader in addressing gender-based violence. The peak body for the sector, in industrial relations, the Australian Higher Education Industrial Association (AHEIA) has been invited by the Gender Based Violence Directorate to have input into implementation of the Gender Based Violence Code (Code). “The sector regards this is a highly important matter and is involved in a range of initiatives to improve knowledge and responses to gender-based violence (GBV),” the Executive Director ofAHEIA, Craig Laughton, said. AHEIA has produced a GBV guide for its 34 university members that will provide practical…
- Employment Relations, Union
- 01/04/2026
- 17:01
HSU calls for targeted relief for essential workers as fuel crisis bites
The Health Services Union is calling on governments and employers to deliver immediate, targeted relief for health, aged care and disability workers during Australia's worsening fuel crisis. HSU National Secretary Lloyd Williams said the union's members were bearing a disproportionate share of the crisis, with no option to work from home. "These workers kept this country going through a pandemic, and they are doing it again now. They will turn up regardless. That’s the nature of the work," Mr Williams said. "But turning up is getting harder and more expensive by the day, and the people who depend on them…
- Employment Relations, Human Resources
- 31/03/2026
- 10:43
When work changes faster than people can: evolving job design flagged as a workplace health risk
Workplace data highlights how unmanaged change and unclear roles are affecting employee experience As artificial intelligence, automation and rapid organisational change reshape Australian workplaces,…
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- Employment Relations, Industrial Relations
- 31/03/2026
- 10:41
Public Sector Union opens new Newcastle office, building on more than 100 years of history
The Public Service Association and Community and Public Sector Union (NSW Branch) will tonight officially open its new Newcastle office, strengthening its presence in the Hunter while building on a proud history in the region dating back to October 1899. Located at 24 Maitland Road, Islington, the new office represents a significant investment in supporting public sector workers across Newcastle and surrounding communities. The opening event, running from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, will bring together a diverse group of attendees including PSA & CPSU NSW members and staff from Newcastle and Sydney, local councillors, delegates, and Members of Parliament. Between 60…
- Employment Relations, Human Resources
- 30/03/2026
- 07:00
Gender Equity Awards Open as Organisations Hold the Line on Progress
Key Facts: WGEA PAY GAP UPDATE As of March 2026, theWGEAreports the average total remuneration gender pay gap for the private sector is 21.1%,…
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- Employment Relations, General News
- 25/03/2026
- 10:03
Employment Committee to hear from Government on employee entitlements
TheHouse of Representatives Standing Committee on Employment, Workplace Relations, Skills and Trainingwill hold a public hearing on Thursday, 26 March 2026 as part of itsinquiry into the operation and adequacy of the National Employment Standards(NES). The inquiry was referred to the Committee on 27 November 2025, by the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, the Hon Amanda Rishworth MP. The NES set out the minimum terms and conditions of employment for all national system employees, alongside modern awards. Together, they form the safety net that underpins Australia’s workplace relations system. At the public hearing, the Committee will examine how effectively…
- Education Training, Employment Relations
- 24/03/2026
- 08:00
Union called on to define productivity
Slowing productivity, persistent inflationary pressures, and heightened uncertainty created by the war in the Middle East should temper union wage demands. That’s the view of the Australian Higher Education Industrial Association (AHEIA), which says a flexible and effective bargaining system is critical to supporting sustainable wage growth and economic resilience. Many higher education providers are either in or about to begin enterprise agreement negotiations. However, at the same time as the federal government is acknowledging challenges to revive lagging productivity nationally, the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) is using it as a bargaining chip in enterprise agreement negotiations. AHEIA said…
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