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Former ACTU secretary Bill Kelty has issued a plea for unity in the labour movement.

Sparkies union plans Greens donation as ACTU legend issues unity plea

“I think unity is one of the most important things … you’ve got to sit down and talk with them to take them back,” former ACTU secretary Bill Kelty said.

  • Olivia Ireland and Nick Bonyhady

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A four-day week would help workers win back some control, Michele O’Neil said at the National Press Club on Tuesday.

‘Disappointing, disheartening’: ACTU at odds with government over nuclear subs

The nation’s peak union body has broken with the government over its plans to acquire a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines, highlighting a Labor divide.

  • Matthew Knott
David Pocock has received flowers from union members asking him to vote for the industrial relations bill.

Why David Pocock is being bombarded with roses

The independent senator who will determine the fate of the Albanese government’s IR bill is being lobbied day and night by business lobbies and union delegates.

  • Angus Thompson

Who’s who get call from the Phantom

Not everyone got the black tie memo

  • Kishor Napier-Raman
Tania de Jong and Peter Hunt, co-founders of Mind Medicine Australia.

Psychedelic drug advocates call in the lobbyists for help

After a difficult few months, Mind Medicine Australia has enlisted an influential lobbying firm in their fight to get psychedelics cleared for clinical use.

  • Kishor Napier-Raman
The ACTU’s Michele O’Neil and Sally McManus,

Unions again play a central role in corridors of power

Labor has returned to power and its union mates are back inside the tent.

  • Ross Gittins
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Business Council chief Jennifer Westacott and ACTU secretary Sally McManus.

Business and unions soften stance on industry-wide bargaining and better off overall test

The Business Council and ACTU have signalled they’re prepared to give ground at the jobs summit, while coming together with other key industry groups in a rare joint statement.

  • Angus Thompson and James Massola
Social Services Minister Anne Ruston.

Delays and high demand hamper payments to escape domestic violence

Demand for a new program offering cash payments to help women escape violent relationships is almost twice as strong as the government anticipated.

  • Katina Curtis
Nichola Forrest.

Philanthropist leads call to lift women’s lagging economic security

Nicola Forrest and other high-profile women from across the business and political spectrum are demanding big investment in childcare and gender equality.

  • Wendy Tuohy
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has warned of a heavy blow to the economy from the latest lockdowns.

Prime Minister warns of ‘heavy blow’ to economy in September quarter

Scott Morrison has warned the damage from lockdowns will be significant but anticipates a sharp recovery before Christmas.

  • Jennifer Duke and Nick Bonyhady

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