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HSU pursues ex-leader's missing millions

The Federal Court has extended a freeze order on nearly $2 million in assets held by the former trustee of the bankrupt estate of ex-HSU leader Kathy Jackson.

Time for "seismic shift" in feminised industries' pay: Academic

A labour law academic has suggested it is time to get creative with awards covering highly feminised industries and move on from the idea of a mere safety net, contrasting the 1960s professional engineers case with the current plight of early childhood education and care workers.



Hatcher rejects ACTU concerns over gender equity timetable

FWC president Adam Hatcher has dismissed ACTU concerns that it won't have enough time to assess research into gender pay equity ahead of the annual wage review, observing that he did not expect that every issue would be dealt with "to finality" in one fell swoop.

Greens seek earlier access to 26 weeks parental pay

A Senate inquiry report tabled this afternoon says the legislation to raise paid parental leave to 26 weeks by 2026 should pass unamended, but the Greens want to see more progress toward a 52-week entitlement, while the Coalition is seeking an opt-out for small businesses from passing on parental leave payments.

Retain small business role in parental leave payments: ACTU

The ACTU is urging a Senate inquiry, ahead of it reporting today, to reject an ACCI proposal to exempt small businesses from directly making parental payments, ceding responsibility to Services Australia.

"Well-intentioned" department fined over 2016 teacher sacking

A former public school teacher has been awarded $10,500 in penalties after pursuing the ACT's education department through the courts for more than seven years over allegations it unlawfully dismissed her, breaching its agreement's job security terms.