Fair Work Commission

Australia aged-care nurse wage increase

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Australia final aged‑care nurse wage increase adds $36,000 annually as sector celebrates Employee Day

In early August 2026 the Australian federal government announced the final wage uplift for aged‑care nurses under the Fair Work Commission’s Aged Care Work Value Case. Enrolled nurses were to receive an additional $8,000

Australia Post KFC dismissal

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: KFC Australia launches postcard stunt to give dismissed postie a free meal

In July 2026, a Australia Post driver in Newcastle, New South Wales, was dismissed after taking a company van to a KFC restaurant for an unauthorised lunch break. The Fair Work Commission ruled the employee’s conduct con

Peabody Energy NSW coal disputes

5 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Peabody ends third Wambo lockout after Fair Work Commission challenge

In June 2026 Peabody Energy lodged a Stage 2 scoping report to add two new pits at the Wilpinjong open‑cut mine near Mudgee, targeting 45 million tonnes of thermal coal without increasing the approved production level. T

Australia Fair Work Court proposal

3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Australia to establish new Fair Work Court for faster workplace dispute resolution

The Albanese Labor government continues to develop its proposal for a specialist federal Fair Work Court. After the initial announcement at the Australian Labor Party’s 50th national conference in July 2025 and a detaile