Industrial relations
If the NRL and players can’t strike a deal soon, the salary cap might not be enforceable
The cap has been used to even out the competition for 30 years, but there are fears the game could descend into chaos if a new agreement is not reached before November.
- by Adam Pengilly
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NRL considers cutting funding to players’ union as pay battle rages on
The RLPA receives $3 million from the NRL each year, but that funding is under scrutiny as the long-running CBA dispute between the organisations continues.
- by Christian Nicolussi
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State Parliament
‘Thrown under the bus’: NSW health workers divided over wages deal
Physiotherapists, pharmacists and dietitians are furious at Health Services Union boss Gerard Hayes, accusing him of chasing headlines rather than pay rises.Â
- by Alexandra Smith
Miners launch text blitz on marginal seats in industrial relations war
The Minerals Council is sending out the messages as crossbench MPs prepare to face off with Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke over the effects of the new industrial relations laws on small business.
- by Angus Thompson
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David Pocock
Kingmaker Pocock wooed over fresh industrial reforms
Independent senator David Pocock will hold a roundtable on Wednesday to hear arguments for and against changes to labour hire laws, the gig economy and casual work.
- by Angus Thompson
Thousands of casuals could choose to become permanent employees under new IR policy
About 850,000 casual workers who have regular hours will be eligible for permanency, and can choose to give up their casual loading rates in exchange for sick pay and holiday leave.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
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Tony Burke
Employers, union bosses in equal number on Labor’s new construction body
The unveiling of Labor’s new construction body comes after it abolished the union-busting Australian Building and Construction Commission.
- by Anthony Galloway
Fran Drescher’s very public takedown of Disney’s $40 million man
Bob Iger was brought out of retirement to steer Disney through a difficult time - and until this interview, he hadn’t put a foot wrong.
- by Michael Idato
‘We’re not going to compromise’: Actors’ union says strike could last until 2024
The actors’ union chief negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland says the actors’ strike might last until next year, and explains the key issues.
- by Thomas Mitchell
‘Taxing itself’: Victoria’s emergency services face WorkCover hikes
Rough analysis of new WorkCover premiums and annual reports shows Victoria’s emergency services could be slugged a combined extra $100 million a year.
- by Rachel Eddie
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Film & TV production
The world’s biggest actors are still on strike. What are the sticking points?
US film and TV production has come to a standstill as Hollywood’s actors and writers go on strike. They say this is a moment of truth. What do they want?
- by Karl Quinn