Workplace Matters

Qantas to pay 0 million in compensation for workers sacked illegally in 2020

Qantas to pay $120 million in compensation for workers sacked illegally in 2020

Mickey Vernon

Australia’s national airline will fork out $120 million in compensation to baggage handlers sacked at the peak of the COVID-19 ...

Elizabeth was ordered back into the office. This is why she quit her job in response

Elizabeth was ordered back into the office. This is why she quit her job in response

Lawrence Booth

Elizabeth* had been working a remote job in public relations for about six months when the business decided everyone should ...

District Council of Coober Pedy bumps up CEO salary to 4,000 in search for new boss

District Council of Coober Pedy bumps up CEO salary to $274,000 in search for new boss

Mickey Vernon

Would $274,000 be enough to lure you to the remote “opal capital of the world”? South Australia’s District Council of ...

Construction workers plan protests over CFMEU takeover move

Construction workers plan protests over CFMEU takeover move

Adesola Mojo

Workers will down tools in solidarity with the CFMEU as it moves to challenge external administration in the courts. Rallies ...