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The public service has a much smaller gender pay gap than the private sector. It’s a big achievement
The report shows a stark contrast between the private and public sectors. The Commonwealth public sector has a gender pay gap ...
The Australian Financial Review25d
Let’s demystify the landmark gender pay cap case
Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. In the contested arena of workplace relations, there is at least one area of agreement. Women’s full economic participation in ...
The Conversation28d
A landmark ruling will tackle the gender pay gap for thousands of workers
Fiona Macdonald appeared as an expert witness in the Fair Work Commission's hearing on the review of the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award. The Fair Work ...
Albo backs pay rise for millions of Aussies
Millions of Aussie workers would receive a pay rise if the Fair Work Commission agrees to increase wages for low paid workers ...
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Albanese government pushes to increase wages for millions of Aussie workers
Millions of Aussie workers would receive a pay rise if the Fair Work Commission agrees to increase wages for low paid workers, with the PM backing in a raise. Just days after being sworn in for ...
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Cash-in-hand, underpaid: Fair Work Ombudsman explains migrant work rights in Australia
according to the Fair Work Ombudsman. “Cash-in-hand” jobs are only legal if proper pay and documentation are provided; they are unlawful if used to avoid tax or minimum conditions. Complaints ...
The Australian5d
Albanese Government pushes to increase wages for millions of Aussie workers
The Albanese Government made the submission days after being sworn in and submitted a recommendation to the Fair Work Commission to award Australia’s lowest paid workers a substantial increase.