Ban on non-compete clauses to drive pay rises
Labor will ban the imposition of non-compete clauses on low and middle-income workers from 2027, driving productivity growth and delivering pay rises to affected employees.
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Chief executive Alexis George has given a commitment that surveillance of employees will not occur, an ‘embarrassing’ 11th hour concession the union says shows ‘AMP got it wrong’.
AMP accused of overreach, abuse of power
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Builders push to rein in union power and give tradies a break
Master Builders says the next government must wind back laws that give greater rights to unionists over ‘everyday’ workers.
AMP wants eyes on its staff – even at their home
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Building firms try to cut CFMEU power
The Civil Contractors Federation wants policy changes to reduce labour costs and dilute CFMEU influence.
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Dutton vows crackdown on CFMEU ‘mafia’
Peter Dutton will press Labor to support US-style racketeering laws that would give new powers to police to tackle organised crime in the construction industry and combat alleged CFMEU-linked corruption.
AFP raids target building industry
Australian Federal Police officers have conducted two raids across Melbourne.
Unions seeking to force Rio to negotiating table
If successful, it will be the first majority support determination at a major Pilbara iron ore mine in more than 20 years.
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