Anthony Albanese admitted on Sunday he might need to extend parliament to strike a deal with Senate crossbenchers on the government’s workplace laws.
From Cate Blanchett to Bluey,from Sydney Modern to the coming National Aboriginal Art Gallery in Alice Springs,the nation’s cultural treasures are captivating the world.
The government is running out of time to enact its agenda after setting aside just four days of parliament to debate the controversial workplace laws.
Workplace Minister Tony Burke says the data shows his IR changes are needed because the tight labour market isn’t getting wages moving fast enough.
The industrial umpire intervened in the dispute on Wednesday saying it had the potential to disrupt the economy.
The conservative think tank boasted about hosting corporate Australia’s night of nights. It was certainly quite a crowd assembled to hear Richard Marles’ plan of action.
National Disability Insurance Scheme Minister Bill Shorten says it is “unacceptable” for providers to underpay workers under the relevant award.
But Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke says the long-running stoush is an example of why the laws need to be modernised.
The main tugboat operator for Australia’s major ports is warning it will lock out its workforce in a stalemate threatening to leave goods languishing offshore ahead of Christmas.
A network of childcare centres warns immediate public funding to boost wages is needed to stop staff from leaving the sector.
In the same week a conservative industrial relations warrior passed away,a new generation of workplace reforms gave Australians a deeper insight into the heart - and true agenda - of their new government.