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On-demand delivery rider was an employee, agrees insurer

In a ruling greeted as the first of its kind to treat a gig economy worker as an employee, the family of a food delivery rider killed when hit by a bus has been awarded more than $800,000 compensation.

Labor Government backs NZ's sectoral model at ILO

The Albanese Government did not take a policy favouring industry or sectoral bargaining to the May 21 election, but it has expressed support for New Zealand's model during official discussions this month at the International Labour Organisation.

Labor to legislate ASAP for 10 days FDV in NES: Burke

The Albanese Labor Government has confirmed today that it will legislate "as soon as possible" to incorporate 10 days' paid family and domestic violence leave into the National Employment Standards.

Aged care wages "not properly fixed": FWC bench

The FWC full bench hearing the aged care work value case is seeking feedback on its provisional view that pay rates in awards covering the sector's workforce have not been properly fixed, calling also for submissions on background documents by July 22.

FWC gives Labor time to prepare aged care proposal

The FWC full bench hearing the aged care work value case has acceded to the Albanese Government's request for time to prepare a submission, giving it until the second week of August.

NSW raises public sector salary cap

NSW's Perrottet Government has raised its 2.5% wage ceiling to 3% next financial year and up to 3.5% in 2023-24, in the face of incomes falling behind consumer price inflation and unions taking industrial action seeking to scrap the cap.

Rule out inferior award in aged care home: Union

The HSU is seeking in a Federal Court action to establish that outsourced kitchen and food services work performed in aged care facilities is covered by the industry's award rather than the lower-paying hospitality award.

Friday deadline for Labor's minimum wage submission

The FWC's minimum wage panel has given Prime Minister Anthony Albanese until Friday to lodge a submission to this year's annual wage review, but has asked him to keep it to 10 pages.


Morrison Government to "consult" on paid FDV leave: Cash

The Morrison Government has declined to endorse the FWC's provisional view extending 10 days' paid domestic leave to about 2.6 million award-covered workers, a decision partly based on evidence that it is an "emerging standard" in bargaining and over-award arrangements.