Work
Greet or grope?
Where is the line between normal behaviour and sexual harassment at the working place? The campaign ‘Know Where the Line......
No point raising retirement age while discrimination persists, says Commissioner
Why should we all work until age 70 if we’re getting fired at 54? Age Discrimination Commissioner Susan Ryan says......
Can our workforce handle an increased pension age?
Treasurer Joe Hockey has suggested that increasing the pension age could be a potential quick-fix for the Australian economy. The......
Industrial manslaughter laws fail to catch companies
The death of a truckdriver in vehicle without brakes has led to calls for new criminal penalties for industrial manslaughter.......
Workers rights in Bangladeshi factories: keeping the pressure up
Do you remember the of the Tazreen factory fire in Bangladesh that killed 112 people? Today the owners of the......
The pros and cons of Christmas drinks
Christmas and alcohol seem to go hand-in-hand: pudding with brandy, rum balls, champagne, the list goes on. So how bad......
Holden closure a dark day for manufacturing in Australia
Holden workers in South Australia and Victoria are adjusting to the news that the car manufacturer will cease its operations......
What is “dirty work” really worth?
Poo, wee, vomit, blood – for workers in the health system and aged care, dealing with a variety of bodily......
Aussies working unpaid overtime worth $100 billion
It’s National Go Home on Time Day and The Australia Institute is calling for us to down tools and take......
Gender targets to promote women
The gender gap shows women have often lagged in career prospects, pay and higher level positions. The Business Council of......