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‘Damning’ SafeWork SA review released, SA workers call for government action

26/01/2023

Today the South Australian Government has released the independent ‘root and branch’ review of SafeWork SA, conducted by John Merritt, former head of WorkSafe Victoria.

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Workers need relief – Adelaide leads the nation in cost-of-living surge

24/01/2023

Adelaide recorded the highest CPI increase of the Australian capitals over the 12months to December 2022. Inflation rose 7.8 per cent annually in the December quarter with underlying inflation up 6.9 per cent.

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Union members are paid more – new ABS data confirms

15/12/2022

Australian Bureau of Statistics data from August 2022 has again confirmed that Union Members are paid more than non-members.

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Unions, academics, and activists call for action on modern slavery

07/12/2022

Research shows that millions of people worldwide are victims of Modern Slavery and the problem is only getting worse. South Australia isn’t immune from this scourge. Unions, Academics and Activists are calling the government to stop it.

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A big week for South Australian workers gives them a lot to celebrate

03/12/2022

Both the Secure Jobs better pay bill, and the respect at work bill, passed through the federal parliament this week, and here at home, we saw the South Australian Government unveil its industrial manslaughter legislation.

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SafeWork SA chief resigns amid review

24/11/2022

SafeWork SA Executive Director Martyn Campbell yesterday announced his intention to resign. His resignation comes amid the root and branch review into SafeWork SA.

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Poll – overwhelming support for IR bill

18/11/2022

November polling in from Essential Research shows overwhelming public support for the proposed industrial relations policies in the Secure Jobs, Better Pay bill.

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Multi-employer bargaining for small business, key to skills shortage

29/10/2022

Multi-employer bargaining is the key to making low-wage sectors competitive with the rest of the economy.

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Secure jobs, better pay bill is the action SA workers need

28/10/2022

The Albanese Government has acted on their election promise to get wages moving and make workplaces fairer for women with the introduction of the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill.

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SA hospo industry groups have head in the sand over sexual harassment and exploitation

14/10/2022

Industry groups in SA are refusing to fund a much-needed inquiry into harassment & exploitation in the hospitality industry.

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