Salaries settlement achieved
Federation has achieved a sound salaries settlement endorsed by 99 per cent of members who attended Sky Channel meetings on October 26.
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Members overwhelmingly endorse salaries offer
More than 99 per cent of members attending more than 200 Sky Channel venues across metropolitan and country NSW have endorsed the State Government’s salaries offer, paving the way for a three year fully funded award with no “trade offs”.
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WorkChoices bill introduced into Parliament
The Federal Government introduced the Workplace Relations Amendment (WorkChoices) Bill 2005 into the Parliament on November 2, sparking outrage with the Opposition claiming the debate was proceeding without copies of the 700-page bill available.
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Revolutionary changes to government powers
The Howard Government’s multi-million dollar advertising campaign has had little impact on shifting community opposition to its radical industrial relations changes. The WorkChoices document makes it clear that its opponents were not “crying wolf” and that, indeed, the proposals are worse than what was expected.
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Anti-terrorism bill undermines civil liberties
The Federal Government is determined to push through the Parliament a two-pronged attack on the civil liberties and human rights of all Australians. There is the infamous WorkChoices legislation designed to undermine the working conditions of all Australians. But more insidious still is the anti-terrorism legislation designed to strip away many of the civil liberties Australians have taken for granted in a democratic state.
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