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Unions launch Fair Work case to lift workers’ vehicle allowances

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Unions lobby to unlock fuel cap for workers who drive [AAP] 14-04-2026

Unions launch Fair Work case to lift workers’ vehicle allowances [ACTU] 14-04-2026

Treat petrol station workers with respect [SDA] 13-04-2026

Queensland Same Job, Same Pay to stay – BHP’s High Court bid rejected [MEU] 10-04-2026

South Australia Huge win for Adelaide Chemist Warehouse workers as appeal dismissed and bargaining order upheld [SDA] 07-04-2026

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New South Wales NSW nurses secure landmark pay rise after years long claim against undervalued work 2026-04-16 [Womens Aenda]

New South Wales Maritime Union calls out ‘systematic’ wage theft in Sydney ports 2026-04-15 [HR Leader]

Victoria Uber Eats ordered to reinstate driver as automated dismissal fails Fair Work 2026-04-15 [HRD]

Workplace safety regulator investigating two suicides among NAB staff 2026-04-15 [The Morning Herald]

Unions seek higher vehicle allowance amid fuel price shocks 2026-04-15 [HRD]

New South Wales Union launches bid for WFH, four-day week to combat high petrol prices 2026-04-14 [USU]

Fair work set to make emergency order on transport fuel crisis 2026-04-14 [TWU]

ANMF seeks urgent increase in travel allowance to help manage soaring fuel costs 2026-04-14 [ANMF]

Unions launch Fair Work case to lift workers’ vehicle allowances 2026-04-14 [ACTU]

New South Wales Systematic wage theft from taxpayer in the NSW cruise industry exposed 2026-04-14 [MUA]

Victoria ‘I don’t just ditch my mates’: new Victorian Labor minister defends John Setka ties amid criticism 2026-04-14 [The Guardian]

Unions lobby to unlock fuel cap for workers who drive 2026-04-14 [AAP]

SDA calls for a 5% pay rise for millions of workers 2026-04-13 [SDA]

Union Win: Jaycar workers to receive millions in backpay 2026-04-13 [SDA]

Union Win: Chemist Warehouse Attempt to stop bargaining rejected by Commission 2026-04-13 [SDA]

Treat petrol station workers with respect 2026-04-13 [SDA]

Update for the class action against McDonald’s for workers who were denied their rest breaks 2026-04-13 [SDA]

Two agencies begin voluntary redundancies amid Albanese government's savings push 2026-04-13 [CPSU]

Tasmania Workers across wide range of sectors to benefit from pay rises 2026-04-13 [PSNews]

Victoria Melbourne Council Workers Strike: Rubbish Piles Up as Wage Dispute Escalates 2026-04-12 [Today]

More consultation needed on costs website to avoid repeating mistakes 2026-04-10 [AMA]

Queensland Same Job, Same Pay to stay – BHP’s High Court bid rejected 2026-04-10 [MEU]

Mineworkers Trust backs the next generation with 2026 scholarship winners announced 2026-04-10 [MEU]

New South Wales Mangoola workers reject pay-cut deal, defend Same Job Same Pay 2026-04-10 [MEU]

Victoria Teachers to push on with strikes as pay war escalates 2026-04-10 [AAP]

Northern Territory Nathan River Resources stands down workers with no pay, blames fuel crisis 2026-04-10 [ABC]

Northern Territory Transit officers on Darwin's 'dangerous' bus network will soon be armed with guns 2026-04-09 [ABC]

Victoria Council workers strike over pay 2026-04-09 [Government News]

New South Wales Hammer attack shines spotlight on hospital safety 2026-04-09 [AAP]

Western Australia Electrical Trades Union to take protected industrial action at BHP’s WA iron ore mines on April 16 2026-04-09 [The Nightly]

New South Wales ‘Emergency’: Demand for 4-day week, WFH 2026-04-09 [Newswire]

Iran War ceasefire won't solve fuel crisis or supply chain failure 2026-04-09 [MUA]

New South Wales Commute-cutting proposal for Australian workers, as fuel crisis bites 2026-04-09 [SBS]

Employers, unions clash in addressing fuel crisis 2026-04-09 [HRD]

Queensland Queensland Rail extends planned train track closures citing protected industrial action by union workers 2026-04-08 [ABC]

Victoria Why full bins are being left on the streets in Melbourne's north this week 2026-04-07 [9 News]

‘Weeks away’: Truckers’ grim fuel warning 2026-04-07 [Newswire]

BAE joins push to boost women in defence manufacturing 2026-04-07 [Iindustry Update]

Victoria Council workers refuse to empty wheelie bins and issue parking fines as pay dispute intensifies 2026-04-07 [ABC]

Chemist Warehouse forced to bargain with workers seeking better pay after losing legal battle: ‘Huge win’ 2026-04-07 [Yahoo]

South Australia Huge win for Adelaide Chemist Warehouse workers as appeal dismissed and bargaining order upheld 2026-04-07 [SDA]

Petrol station workers abused and in-store profits fall as operators deal with Middle East fuel crisis 2026-04-06 [ABC]

South Australia Adelaide BFT franchise owner and company fined $45,000 for not paying wages and superannuation to worker 2026-04-05 [ALMM]

Queensland ‘Punched, spat on, sworn at’: shocking occupational violence towards QLD teacher aides revealed 2026-04-04 [UWU]

AMA welcomes legislation ending genetic discrimination in life insurance 2026-04-04 [AMA]

Gambling ad reforms fall short of protecting Australians from harm 2026-04-04 [AMA]

Victoria First stage of historic pay rises for dental assistants and pathology collectors begins today 2026-04-04 [HSU]

Victoria HSU calls for targeted relief for essential workers as fuel crisis bites 2026-04-04 [HSU]

New South Wales PSA seeks relief for members’ fuel costs 2026-04-04 [PSA]

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