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Australia aviation loophole ironically risks undoing ‘Closing the Loopholes’ reform

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Australia aviation loophole ironically risks undoing ‘Closing the Loopholes’ reform [ITF] 22-04-2026


Unions Microsoft AI Workers’ Summit [ACTU] 20-04-2026


CFMEU Demerger Creates Timber, Furnishing and Textiles Union [TFTU] 17-04-2026


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



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New South Wales Women of Hunter Unions unite together for International Women's Day 2026 2026-04-25 [HWWC]

Employer withdraws unreasonable suspension following FSU intervention 2026-04-25 [FSU]

AMIEU fighting to improve take home pay for Australia's low-paid workers 2026-04-25 [AMIEU ]

Tasmania Beaconsfield mine rescue continues to defy belief two decades on 2026-04-25 [ABC]

Tasmania Beaconsfield 20 years on: the Australian spirit of grit and humour remembered 2026-04-25 [SBS]

Victoria Council workers to walk off job 2026-04-24 [The Star Weekly]

Western Australia Workers at Australian LNG plant vote overwhelmingly for strike action 2026-04-24 [Reuters]

The risks of privatising Airservices firefighting 2026-04-23 [CPSU]

Cut consultants, not jobs 2026-04-23 [CPSU]

ANMF welcomes Albanese Government’s $3 Billion funding for aged care 2026-04-23 [ANMF]

Commonwealth Bank Axes 119 More Jobs in Fresh Round of Cuts as 'Simplification' Drive Continues 2026-04-23 [International Business Times]

Commonwealth Bank to slash another 119 jobs in fresh wave of cuts 2026-04-23 [News.com.au]

Dairy transport workers begin next round of work stoppages 2026-04-23 [Owner-Driver]

New South Wales NBN subcontractors walk off the job for 24 hrs 2026-04-23 [HR Leader]

Victoria Council worker strike set for day of Victorian state budget disclosure 2026-04-23 [HR Leader]

HSU welcomes aged care reforms, warns worker protections must come first 2026-04-23 [HSU]

Commonwealth Bank of Australia axing 119 roles with 43 jobs going at Bankwest as major union laments dire work culture 2026-04-23 [Sky]

Something new is almost here… Meet Worksite 2026-04-23 [Australian Unions]

New South Wales Rally to support the Goulburn community: 30 April at Belmore Park 2026-04-22 [PSA]

Western Australia Premier Coal cuts a blow to Collie as transition pressures hit sooner than planned. 2026-04-22 [MEU]

Tasmania Bell Bay wage lifeline welcome – but workers need more than short-term fix 2026-04-22 [MEU]

Uber driver Michael was assaulted by passengers. He says the platform’s response added insult to injury 2026-04-22 [The Guardian]

Australia aviation loophole ironically risks undoing ‘Closing the Loopholes’ reform 2026-04-22 [ITF]

Tasmania Kinetic bus drivers to strike on Thursday as pay dispute escalates 2026-04-21 [Pulse]

Did you know UWU has an election this year? 2026-04-21 [UWU]

AMA calls for reforms to unlock more care by nurses in general practice 2026-04-21 [AMA]

Fair Work Commission makes historic emergency fuel order to provide lifeline to transport industry 2026-04-21 [TWU]

Depts under pressure when asked for savings 2026-04-21 [CPSU]

Dracula bites: West Australian Ballet performs to recorded music in Adelaide 2026-04-21 [ArtsHub]

Victoria Why Melbourne council workers are escalating from skipping bins to a full strike 2026-04-21 [The Conversation]

Independent/regional media critical in fight against climate misinformation 2026-04-21 [IFJ]

Victoria Melbourne council workers and Victorian teachers to strike during budget week 2026-04-20 [ABC]

Fair Work Commission orders major retailers to help truck drivers with rising fuel costs 2026-04-20 [ABC]

Unions Microsoft AI Workers’ Summit 2026-04-20 [ACTU]

Victoria Firefighter union: Viva refinery fire ‘not unexpected’ 2026-04-18 [Green Left Weekly]

  JOB   Organising and Campaigns Officer 2026-04-17 [RAFFWU]

  JOB   Communications and Organising Officer 2026-04-17 [RAFFWU]

CFMEU Demerger Creates Timber, Furnishing and Textiles Union 2026-04-17 [TFTU]

Federal Court Seals Divorce — TFTU Breaks Free of the CFMEU 2026-04-17 [Wood Central]

Workers at Inpex's Australia LNG plant reject labor deal, potential strike looms 2026-04-17 [Baird Maritime]

CFMEU to offer members on apprenticeships $100 fuel vouchers as war in Middle East drives up prices at the pump 2026-04-16 [9 News]

Queensland Rent is the long shadow over the cost of living crisis 2026-04-16 [Together]

Queensland Our free speech is under attack 2026-04-16 [ASU]

Queensland Industrial Relations Act is under review — here's what that means for workers 2026-04-16 [ASU]

Cracks in health system must be remedied with evidence-based reforms 2026-04-16 [AMA]

SDA Submission to Safe Work Australia on Dispute Resolution Processes 2026-04-16 [SDA]

PFA announces 2025-26 A-League Women Stadiums of the Season 2026-04-16 [PFA]

Austraffic POTM: Mata claims third peer-voted award, Stott wins final POTM of 2025-26 ALW season 2026-04-16 [PFA]

Obituary – Trish Crossin 2026-04-16 [NTEU]

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