After intense negotiations, Senate independent David Pocock negotiates for the establishment of a committee to boost economic inclusion in return for his support of the government’s IR legislation.
In this podcast Michelle Grattan & politics + society editor Amanda Dunn canvass the final sitting weeks of parliament, the Victorian election and the report into Scott Morrison's appointment to multiple ministries.
Industrial relations is one of the perennial fault lines in Australian politics. As some battles get settled, fresh ones arise, often involving similar issues, in the enduring argument about growing and sharing the economic pie.
In this podcast Michelle and Amanda discuss Lathe government’s struggle to hasten through its industrial relations bill, he COP27 conference under way in Egypt, and the big cash splashes by successful Teals.
Denmark has the type of industrial relations system the government wants to move to. It has fewer industrial disputes than Australia, lower unemployment, and similar wages growth.
The government will bring in early legislation for multi-employer bargaining and implement a range of other changes to the industrial relations system.
We’ve researched co-operation at work for many years – and its much easier to talk about than to achieve, especially in a political system as adversarial as Australia’s.
Beyond arguing for an increased minimum wage, the new Albanese government needs to fix an outdated system that’s failing our lowest-paid workers – especially women.
Lifting wages will be a priority for the Albanese government to ease the cost of living. But the unions and the Greens are likely to push for more changes to tackle problems with the Fair Work system.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he has no plans to reintroduce controversial industrial relations changes. His problem is the Coalition’s track record.
A teacher was fired this month for reading his favourite picture book, I Need a New Butt, to kids. It’s an example of how US conservatives are focusing on school boards as weapons in the culture wars.
For anyone who assumes someone’s professional past will predict their future behaviour, Geoffrey Giudice’s life of public service is an invitation to think again.