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Victorian Government launches new Workplace Rights Advocate

Victorian IR Minister Rob Hulls today launched the State's new Workplace Rights Advocate's office, releasing research showing 70% of workers accepted their last job without any negotiation on terms or conditions.


SA joins Queensland in proceeding with State Wage Case

South Australia has become the second state after Queensland to reject pleas from Canberra to halt its State Wage Case until the Fair Pay Commission makes its first determination in Spring.

First NSW workplace surveillance prosecution dropped

Centrelink has escaped becoming the first prosecution under new workplace surveillance laws after NSW prosecutors baulked at uncertainty about whether the State legislation applies to federal agencies.

Wage growth reaches eight-year high

Wage growth in federal enterprise agreements has reached an eight-year high of 4.5% a year, due to surging pay rises in the public sector, particularly in education.



NSW IRC approves key element of unions' Secure Employment Test Case

The NSW IRC has today established a new right for regular casuals to convert to permanent employment, which will trigger a rush to insert the new standard into State awards before the Work Choices Act is due to take effect late this month.


Correction

The news briefs published last night by Workplace Express inadvertently referred to Peter Ballard as a union delegate refused compensation after being dismissed. This was incorrect and has been amended.