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We need more than a definition change to fix Australia’s culture of permanent ‘casual’ work

The surprising thing about the Albanese government’s announced reforms to “casual” employment is not that...

Inflation is falling so let’s make sure we don’t let unemployment rise

Inflation is coming down fast so we should now shift our attention to making sure...

Hollywood actors showing that unity is strength

When workers are united, and able to collectively bargain, they can win good outcomes The...

The key legislation changes that will help workers get a better deal

In recent years, workers have been held back from demanding better working conditions and pay...

If the unemployment rises to 4.5% who is likely to lose their job?

The RBA is currently targeting a 4.5% unemployment rate, and that is going to hurt...

Australian and Global Union Leader Sharan Burrow to Deliver Second Annual Carmichael Lecture

Former Australian Council of Trade Unions president Sharan Burrow will deliver the second annual Carmichael...

Bolstered by a biased tax system, house prices keep rising

As interest rates rise, the gains from negative gearing increase. Despite rising interest rates, the...

The economy is slowing as households get smashed by yet more rate rises

A slowing economy and households closing their wallets is bad news with a Reserve Bank...

Blame Game on Inflation has Only Just Begun

Every inflationary episode embodies a power struggle within society over who benefits from inflation, who...

Fair Work: 5.75% Award Wage Boost will not cause “Wage-Price Spiral”

Today’s 5.75% award wage increase is a necessary boost for the lowest paid workers but...

The level of public housing needs to return to previous levels

Australia needs more housing, and we definitely need more public housing There is rarely a...

Workplace Law Reform Must Limit Cancer of ‘Gig Work’ in Care Economy: Research

The gig work model is growing in the care economy and NDIS, undermining wages, conditions...