Michele O'Neil
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Building Bad
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.
- by Olivia Ireland and Nick Bonyhady
Latest
‘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.
- by Matthew Knott
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Industrial relations
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.
- by Angus Thompson
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City life
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.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman
Opinion
Trade unions
Unions again play a central role in corridors of power
Labor has returned to power and its union mates are back inside the tent.
- by Ross Gittins
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.
- by Angus Thompson and James Massola
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Australia votes
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.
- by Katina Curtis
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.
- by Wendy Tuohy
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.
- by Jennifer Duke and Nick Bonyhady
Setka's CFMMEU branch trashes ACTU leader before deleting post
The branch and the peak union council have had a poor relationship since last year, when John Setka was convicted for harassment.
- by Nick Bonyhady
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