Industrial action looms as parliamentary pay rise infuriates Victorian public sector union Tuesday September 24, 2019 By Stephen Easton News The first independently determined pay rise for Victorian MPs has been widely linked to the government’s pay negotiations with public sector workers, as it means… Read more
50 years after Australia's historic 'equal pay' decision, the legacy of 'women's work' remains Wednesday June 19, 2019 By Leonora Risse Editors' Picks June 19, 2019 is the 50th anniversary of Australia’s industrial relations system endorsing the principle of “equal pay for equal work”. Yet, five decades on,… Read more
The government's biggest challenge? Avoiding a recession Tuesday May 21, 2019 By Peter Martin Economy & Industry For six months, the Australian economy has been growing at an annualised pace of just 1% – way, way short of its potential. Scott Morrison… Read more
The false hope offered by talk of a living wage Monday April 1, 2019 By John Freebairn Economy & Industry Tax refinement, and not a 'living wage', would be the most direct and effective ways to fight household poverty, argues John Freebairn. Read more
Flexible working: innovations and issues Thursday July 26, 2018 By Sue Williamson, Linda Colley & Meraiah Foley Editors' Picks 300 public service managers in four states reveal how they enable employees to work flexibly, when it works, and why it sometimes doesn’t. Read more
‘Over the top’ discipline: rethinking bullying in the public service Tuesday January 16, 2018 By John Wilson Editors' Picks Recent cases show that bullying in the public service can take place through otherwise legitimate mechanisms, such as reassignment decisions and misconduct investigations. Employment lawyer… Read more
Peter Harris: workplace relations without the ideology Friday August 14, 2015 By Peter Harris Economy & Industry If there is to be regulation, the regulator should be fit for purpose, says the chairman of the Productivity Commission, with high quality forecasting like… Read more
