The University of Wollongong (UOW) is set to reimburse $6.6 million to over 5,340 employees who were underpaid over the last decade due to shortcomings in its payroll system and …
Wages
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Federal Government Advances Bill to Safeguard Penalty Rates for 2.6 Million Workers
by adminThe Australian federal government has introduced the Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Penalty and Overtime Rates) Bill, aiming to safeguard award-wage workers’ penalty rates during negotiations. If passed, this legislation would …
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Queensland Nurses and Midwives Intensify Industrial Action as They Approaching ‘Breaking Point’
by adminQueensland nurses and midwives have intensified their industrial action in pursuit of improved wages and working conditions after reaching a critical point in negotiations with the Crisafulli government. The Queensland …
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Starting tomorrow, millions of Australians will see an increase in their take-home pay as a result of the Fair Work Commission’s ruling to raise the national minimum wage by 3.5%. …
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The ongoing industrial dispute between South Australian doctors and the state government has reached a critical juncture, with the doctors’ union threatening strike action. The lead negotiator for the Department …
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From next month, millions of Australians are set to benefit from a wage increase as the Fair Work Commission has announced a rise in the minimum wage. Following an annual …
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The federal government is urging the Fair Work Commission to grant wage increases for nearly three million Australian workers to help them catch up with recent inflation rates. A submission …
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The Australian federal government is advocating for the Fair Work Commission to approve pay rises for nearly three million workers to help them keep pace with rising inflation. On the …
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Annual wage growth rises for the first time in nearly a year amid calls for rate cuts.
by adminAnnual wage growth in Australia has seen an uptick for the first time since June 2024, with a notable increase of 0.9% in the March quarter and a year-on-year rise …
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Recent research indicates a significant generational divide in how Australians perceive an acceptable salary. According to a Finder survey involving over 1,000 participants, the average ‘good’ base salary is approximately …