Since the 1980s, Australia, like many industrialised countries, has experienced rising inequality and growing concentration of income, wealt…
The Federal Court of Australia has signalled the importance of careful consideration before action by employers who have difficulty with uni…
Two of the most common questions raised by employers have been addressed by separate decisions of the Federal Court and Fair Work Australia….
Unions are set to defy Workplace Relations and Superannuation Minister Bill Shorten today by refusing to give up wage increases in return fo…
Victorian small retailers are set to be adversely impacted by a change to Easter trading hours, with larger businesses set to open their doo…
Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan is set to unveil plans to create a so-called ‘fifth pillar’ in the banking industry to aid competition in t…
Higher wages across multiple sectors could drive up interest rates and hurt employers, according to the Australian Industry Group. …
Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan has savaged the Commonwealth Bank for a “cynical cash grab” after the bank raised mortgage rates by close t…
A push by the Australian Council of Trade Unions to transfer casual workers to permanent employment could hinder start-ups’ ability to emp…
