In July 2024, the Federal government introduced the Workplace Justice Visa, a world-first policy that enables temporary migrant workers to remain in Australia in order for workplace exploitation issues to be addressed. Additionally, temporary migrant workers are now...
This webinar featured authors of two forthcoming articles in a Special Issue of the Australian Journal of Labour Law examining the substance of the ‘Loopholes’ that were purportedly closed by the Albanese Government led changes to the FW Act. Defining employment –...
While ABS data continue to show declining trade union membership in Australia, the situation regarding young workers is quite dire: in 2022, only 25 of those aged 15-19 were union members, and only 5% of 20–24 year olds. Attracting young people is therefore vital to...
Since being elected in 2022, the Albanese Government has made significant changes to the enterprise bargaining system under the Fair Work Act 2009, with the stated intention of reversing a decade-long decline in agreement-making and boosting pay outcomes for workers....
Australia’s new right to disconnect is poised to reshape work dynamics in our constantly connected society. Dr Gabrielle Golding will leverage her scholarly expertise to scrutinise the right from an Australian perspective, juxtaposing it with similar rights in...
