Union legal challenge to Turnbull Gov building code progresses to Federal Court hearing MEDIA RELEASE Friday, 30 June 2017 Union legal challenge to Turnbull Gov building code progresses to Federal Court hearing. The Federal Court today confirmed that the first legal challenge to the Turnbull Government’s controversial building industry code would proceed to a hearing.…
Strong manufacturing sector crucial to ensure stable jobs for the future Wednesday 21 June, 2017 The Australia Institute’s Centre for Future Work’s released “Manufacturing: A Moment of Opportunity” today, coinciding with the National Manufacturing Summit. The report and the summit have highlighted a sector that despite being shunned by government is showing strong signs…
ACTU media release: Turnbull votes for crushing penalty rate cuts, turns back on working people Wednesday 21 June, 2017 Statement from Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) President Ged Kearney: The Turnbull Government’s decision to vote against proposed legislation to stop the penalty rate cuts is another failure to stand up for Australian working…
Finkel review: Turnbull must stand up to extreme right to deliver certainty for business, power workers and consumers MEDIA RELEASE: Friday 9 June, 2017 Energy workers are closely reviewing the recommendations of Australia’s Chief Scientist into the future of the National Electricity Market to ensure that not only is energy security addressed, but that a…
Commitment to Paris crucial for ensuring a Just Transition for workers ACTU media release, Friday June 2, 2017 Enduring commitment to the Paris Agreement from the Australian Government is critical to ensuring Australia plays it part in addressing climate change alongside ensuring a Just Transition is achieved for workers in emissions-intensive industries and other industries that…