Fatima Payman to speak at event supporting scandal-plagued CFMEU
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Fatima Payman to speak at event supporting scandal-plagued CFMEU

Former Labor senator Fatima Payman has joined forces with CFMEU rebels fighting the union being put into administration,prompting the government to demand she rule out taking money from embattled construction figures.

  • byPaul Sakkal andKieran Rooney

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LNP flags budget savings on 2032 venues after union policy bypass

LNP flags budget savings on 2032 venues after union policy bypass

Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie says his new government’s review of Games plans could see better “value for money” with projects put back out for BPIC-free tender.

  • byMatt Dennien
LNP hits pause on Labor policy with eye on infrastructure ‘golden decade’

LNP hits pause on Labor policy with eye on infrastructure ‘golden decade’

The major project procurement policies known as BPICs are seen as roadblocks to a key LNP election pledge to deliver projects on time and budget.

  • byMatt Dennien
Who cares? Voters will if NSW nurses start quitting state of origin
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Who cares? Voters will if NSW nurses start quitting state of origin

The Minns government is playing hardball on nurses’ pay demands. It’s unlikely to win in the court of public opinion.

  • byAlexandra Smith
Nurses took to the streets after ‘insulting’ pay offer. Next stop,court

Nurses took to the streets after ‘insulting’ pay offer. Next stop,court

About 700 surgeries were postponed on Wednesday as nurses and midwives hit the streets for the third time in as many months.

  • byAngus Thomson,Max Maddison andMatt O'Sullivan
NSW nurses want a better pay deal. They have a strong case
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Hospitals

NSW nurses want a better pay deal. They have a strong case

In real terms,NSW nurses earn less now than they were 15 years ago. They deserve a fairer go.

  • byJohn Buchanan
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John Setka urges embattled union to split from Labor in surprise speech
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John Setka urges embattled union to split from Labor in surprise speech

The former CFMEU boss made a speech at a delegates conference for the embattled Health Workers Union,urging them to join the rebel unions splitting from the Labor Party and broader union movement.

  • byKieran Rooney
LNP says public service jobs are safe. Union warns of Newman-style cuts

LNP says public service jobs are safe. Union warns of Newman-style cuts

In a savage attack on the LNP,the public sector union has warned members of job cuts if David Crisafulli is premier next week.

  • byCameron Atfield
How third-party players are spending big to influence Qld’s election

How third-party players are spending big to influence Qld’s election

Mining companies,unions and other groups with skin in the game are trying to sway the election amid new funding laws.

  • byMatt Dennien
Yes,your boss is spying on you. Should there be a watchdog on that?

Yes,your boss is spying on you. Should there be a watchdog on that?

The ACTU is set on changing the regulation of worker surveillance,calling for a national AI authority that co-ordinates with government to protect workers.

  • byOlivia Ireland
Setka stack fears as Greens stand to win big from Labor-union split
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Setka stack fears as Greens stand to win big from Labor-union split

Labor’s decision to put the construction union into administration has triggered a revolt within a significant part of the union movement.

  • byPaul Sakkal andKieran Rooney