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We forced CBA’s hand for a new and improved pay offer! [FSU] 2026-10-14

Welcome support for frontline workers [ACTU] 2026-10-13

Female care sector employees to receive fairer pay after Fair Work Commission findings [PS News] 2026-10-13

Dying Queensland man wins landmark $1.9m asbestosis compensation claim [ABC] 2026-10-13

Workplace deaths surge to their highest level in a decade [ACTU] 2026-10-12

Government extends cruise ship exemption until 2028 [ABC] 2026-10-11

‘I never gave consent’: The Australians being replaced with copies of themselves [The Morning Herald] 2026-10-09

Non-competes ban would boost workers’ wages by $4,300 a year [ACTU] 2026-10-07

Cruise ship sector on notice to deliver basic legal protections to vulnerable crew [MUA] 2026-10-06

MUA and international dockworkers unite to fight automation and defend waterfront jobs [MUA] 2026-10-01

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Reserve Bank governor paid $1.2 million as RBA workers fight real wage cuts 2026-10-16 [ABC]

Journalist and unionist threatened with disciplinary action over opinion piece 2026-10-15 [IFJ]

MEAA submission on ASIC Registry Consultation 2026-10-15 [MEAA]

New pay offer from People First Bank – FSU info sessions 2026-10-15 [FSU]

Commonwealth Bank refuses to guarantee jobs against AI as 1000 workers axed 2026-10-15 [The Advertiser]

Time’s up on quick fixes: AMA calls for national rural workforce plan 2026-10-14 [AMA]

SDA Submission: Response to Getting it Right: Building AI infrastructure that works for Australia 2026-10-14 [SDA]

HSU welcomes $630 million to deliver fairer pay for undervalued workers 2026-10-14 [HSU]

MEAA Submission on Australian Standards for Artificial Intelligence 2026-10-14 [MEAA]

Massive $12.2 billion gap between private school and university funding could have disastrous impact 2026-10-14 [NTEU]

How agencies quietly blew millions on contractors while ditching reduction targets 2026-10-14 [CPSU]

Public servants offered 9 per cent pay rise over three years, union wants 15 per cent raise 2026-10-14 [The Nightly]

We forced CBA’s hand for a new and improved pay offer! 2026-10-14 [FSU]

Bendigo responds to our job security demands. Join us at the AGM next week 2026-10-14 [FSU]

People power forces CBA backflip on low-ball pay rise offer ahead of AGM 2026-10-14 [FSU]

Public servants unhappy with pay, early APS census results show 2026-10-13 [CPSU]

Pay offer falls short - CPSU members to have their say 2026-10-13 [CPSU]

Welcome support for frontline workers 2026-10-13 [ACTU]

Female care sector employees to receive fairer pay after Fair Work Commission findings 2026-10-13 [PS News]

Mixed bag as judge rules in AWU vs Chevron docked wages case 2026-10-13 [Energy News Bulletin]

Mixed bag as judge rules in AWU vs Chevron docked wages case 2026-10-13 [Energy News Bulletin]

Dying Queensland man wins landmark $1.9m asbestosis compensation claim 2026-10-13 [ABC]

Workplace deaths reach 13-year high 2026-10-12 [News.com.au]

Workplace deaths surge to their highest level in a decade 2026-10-12 [ACTU]

Mining casuals were let down by unfit laws 2026-10-11 [MEU]

Australia extends cruise labor law exemption with added worker safeguards 2026-10-11 [Traders Union]

Government extends cruise ship exemption until 2028 2026-10-11 [ABC]

 VIDEO  Transport Workers Union speaks on today's strikes by StarTrack workers 2026-10-09 [Nine News]

SDA Submission to Treasury on Harmonising Retail Tenancies Across Australia 2026-10-09 [SDA]

Emergency fuel lifeline must be reinstated to deliver relief to transport industry 2026-10-09 [TWU]

AEU welcomes funding to train more TAFE teachers 2026-10-09 [AEU]

Australian Maritime Union Leaders Bring AUKUS Security Warning to Washington 2026-10-09 [ABN TV]

Virgin ground staff to vote on industrial action 2026-10-09 [Australian Aviation]

‘I never gave consent’: The Australians being replaced with copies of themselves 2026-10-09 [The Morning Herald]

Fragmented system failing people with severe and enduring mental illness 2026-10-08 [AMA]

Leticia McKenna Awarded Austraffic PFA Young Women’s Footballer of the Year 2026-10-08 [PFA]

Ellie Carpenter Awarded Austraffic PFA Women’s Footballer of the Year for the second time in illustrious career 2026-10-08 [PFA]

Non-competes ban would boost workers’ wages by $4,300 a year 2026-10-07 [ACTU]

AI chatbots are increasing banking sector workloads and impacting customers, says union 2026-10-07 [HR Leader]

Non-compete ban could lift wages by four per cent as unions urge Albanese government to resist business pressure 2026-10-07 [News 24]

‘Trap’ costing Aussie workers $4k 2026-10-07 [News.com.au]

DHL Supply Chain workers to vote on strike action after employer’s objection that the ballot was premature is rejected 2026-10-07 [On Notice]

Could you spot a super scammer? Join our webinar to find out 2026-10-06 [FSU]

Cruise ship sector on notice to deliver basic legal protections to vulnerable crew 2026-10-06 [MUA]

First pay equity increase begins for health professionals 2026-10-05 [HSU]

FSU calls for Workplace Protection Orders to extend to finance sector 2026-10-05 [FSU]

Worker union criticises ‘uncoordinated, employer and developer-centric’ AI rollout 2026-10-05 [HR Leader]

ASU says workers can’t bear RBA assault as Bank lifts rates to a 15-year high 2026-10-04 [ASU]

Vale Jo Sutton 2026-10-02 [ETU]

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