A closer look at what the government is doing to “confront the mess that is workplace relations”: Peter Strong
When it comes to workplace relations reform, "the mistake would be to try and fix all the issues in one go", says COSBOA chief Peter Strong.
How the federal government’s IR reforms will affect SME supply chains
The Coalition’s industrial relations omnibus bill will allow the FWC to approve two-year enterprise agreements that do not meet the BOOT.
Explainer: What is the definition of casual work and how will the IR reforms change it?
The federal government is today unveiling its industrial relations omnibus bill in parliament which includes, for the first time, a statutory definition of casual employment in the Fair Work Act.
SMEs face 50% higher wage theft penalties under IR reform bill
Small businesses that underpay workers could be hit with 50% higher civil penalties, under the federal government’s industrial relations reform bill.
Cafe owners broadly support IR changes, but “grey areas” remain
Cafe owners are not fazed by the government’s plan to require employers to offer their long-term casual staff full- or part-time contracts.
Government unveils IR reform package — here’s what it means for SMEs
The Morrison government will unveil its industrial relations bill this week, proposing a suite of changes, including to casual employment.
IR reforms could see higher casual wages for retail and hospitality workers
The government's IR reforms could see a new definition of casual work and a higher rate of pay for retail and hospitality workers.
IR reform will be on the table by Christmas, Peter Strong says, but “the changes might come too late”
Christian Porter promised an IR reform package within weeks of the federal budget, but COSBOA's Peter Strong says that was always optimistic.
Government to finalise “pragmatic” and “realistic” workplace reforms following the federal budget
The government is poised to finalise its much-anticipated package of workplace reforms within weeks, Christian Porter says.
Modern award reforms shaky as IR roundtables conclude without consensus
Modern award reform negotiations have failed to generate consensus between unions and employer groups ahead of the budget.
Morrison grants paid pandemic leave to Victorians who need to self-isolate
Workers in Victoria who need to self-isolate because they have coronavirus will be able to access paid pandemic leave in the form of a $1500 ‘disaster payment’ provided by the federal government.
Woolies staff walk out over COVID-19 safety concerns
Some 240 employees at a distribution centre in Melbourne’s west have walked out over COVID-19 safety concerns, saying they're not being protected.
