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News in brief, June 2, 2006

Andrews withdraws from NSW wage case; SA wage case starts Monday; NSW unions to seek state regulation of guest worker sponsors; Howard wrong on Spotlight, says SDA; Unions gearing up for June 25 week of action against Work Choices; Victorian and NSW electrical contracting sectors still not code compliant; SA IRC reserves decision on adult apprenticeship rates; HREOC extends same-sex discrimination inquiry's submission deadline; and NSW Work Choices inquiry hearings start June 19.





Strong demand and pay growth for IR and HR professionals

Salaries offered to ER and IR managers have increased substantially in Brisbane and Adelaide in the past year, while HR directors and managers in most cities have done well, according to a survey by leading Australian recruitment company Hays.

Cowra Abattoir sackings legal: leaked OWS report

The Cowra abattoir that tried to sack 29 workers then rehire some of them for less pay last month had acted lawfully, according to leaked preliminary advice from the OWS.

Award Review Task Force on track for July deadline: DEWR

The Award Review Taskforce is on track to meet its tight July 31 deadline for finalising recommendations on new wage and classification structures, DEWR told a Senate Estimates hearing last night.

OEA cautious as PM backs union safety training in workplace agreements

Employment Advocate Peter McIlwain today refused to give a "yes" or "no" answer to questions on whether leave to attend union-provided OHS training courses is prohibited content under Work Choices, after the Prime Minister publicly backed such training.