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IR-linked funding rules are deliberately unclear: NTEU

The NTEU has accused the Federal Government of making its funding-linked higher education IR requirements so unclear that negotiations aimed at complying with them are being frustrated by uncertainty.

News in brief, July 7, 2005

PM says IR ad campaign on way; Bronchitis sufferer to appeal discrimination decision; AWAs up 36% last year: OEA; Qld recovers record $10 million in unpaid wages; WA reviews annual leave cash-in.

Employers press Government over IR bills

Employer groups are pressing the Federal Government to urgently pass parts of its IR legislation blocked by the former Senate, even before the release of its new second wave reforms.

News in brief July 6, 2005

ASU wins 13.5% wage rise at Adelaide Bank; AWA advisor launches TV campaign; Union membership on rise: Combet; ACCI rejects ACTU's minimum wages claim; AIRC seeks feedback on new website.


ACTU builds on second wave campaign as Howard slumps in polls

The ACTU today said the Howard Government's second wave IR changes could allow employers to "buy out" up to two weeks' annual leave each year, but Workplace Relations Minister Kevin Andrews said employees would have to request the change.