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Greg Vines to lead Comcare

Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke has today announced former ILO deputy director-general Greg Vines' appointment as chief executive of Comcare.

Search underway after APS leader Woolcott retires

Public Service Minister Katy Gallagher has paid tribute to outgoing Public Service Commissioner Peter Woolcott, who has announced that he will retire when his five-year term ends.


Union stalwart has historic win in federal by-election

Former long-serving union organiser and ACTU manager Mary Doyle has achieved a historic victory in yesterday's by-election for the federal seat of Aston on Melbourne's eastern fringe.

Parker stepping down from Ombudsman role

Fair Work Ombudsman Sandra Parker has confirmed that she will not seek reappointment when her term expires in July, with DEWR now advertising for her replacement.

Labor continues "rebalancing" of FWC with five appointments

The Albanese Government has today announced the appointment of five new members from union or union-friendly backgrounds, along with the promotion of Deputy President Ingrid Asbury - a former AiG executive - to the vice president position left vacant with the ascension of Adam Hatcher to president.

New FWC panel members to serve on wage bench

Newly-appointed FWC expert panel members Marian Baird and Mark Cully will serve on this year's crucial minimum wage case bench, as inflation substantially outpaces pay growth and the Reserve Bank continues to warn against the prospect of a wage-price spiral.

Burke names FWC expert panel members

IR Minister Tony Burke has today appointed three members to the expert panels established by the Secure Jobs Act.

Lucky 13 aids Burke's "rebalancing" mission

The Albanese Government will be able to make substantial progress on its promise of "rebalancing" the FWC, after the tribunal confirmed today that it has funding for 13 new members, or a quarter of its primary appointments.

Second tranche uncertainty for Labor after Thorpe flees Greens

The resignation from the Greens today of Senator Lidia Thorpe over the party's position on the Voice to Parliament has introduced new uncertainty for Labor in the Senate, where it will now have to win support for its second tranche of IR legislation from two crossbenchers in addition to her former party.