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Public sector wage rises reach 4.8%

Wage increases in federally-registered public sector agreements hit a six-year high of 4.8% a year per employee in the March quarter this year, while rises in private sector deals eased to 3.9% a year, according to the DEWR.

News in brief, June 4, 2004

One in 10 young fast food workers sexually harassed/assaulted; NSW IRC hands down reasons for State Wage Case decision; "Modest" wage growth no threat to inflation target, says RBA Governor; and Andrews introduces small business exemption bill again, after nine rejections.

John Holland introduces paid parental leave

The John Holland Group's announcement yesterday that it would introduce a paid parental leave scheme for its 1,100 salaried staff followed a “staff climate survey” in which employees nominated work/life issues as a priority.


AIRC suspends Victorian electricity bargaining periods

In a significant development in Victoria's protracted electricity bargaining battle, the AIRC has suspended for six weeks the unions' bargaining periods with three of the companies at the centre of the dispute.

WA IRC can award denied contractual benefits: Appeal Court

In an important decision for WA, the Industrial Appeal Court has ruled that the State IRC was wrong to limit to six months remuneration the payout awarded to a manager who was sacked without reasonable notice.



News in brief, June 2, 2004

AIRC to rule on Friday on power companies' bid to end bargaining period; CPSU seeking directions for DEWR to attend AEC agreement conciliation; $6,500 fine and costs against AWU for breaching "no dumping" obligation at Bluescope Steel; 12% rise and increased casual loading at Coopers Brewery; Bad language didn't warrant summary dismissal of worker; the IR Club is back, says the IPA; and NSW IRC orders reinstatement of church music director sacked for failing to act against sexual abuse