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Kingham to get his four days in court

Four days have been set aside in the Victorian Magistrates' Court to hear charges against CFMEU (construction division) State secretary, Martin Kingham, over his refusal to hand over information to the Cole Royal Commission.

Accord in Queensland on good faith bargaining

The Queensland Government and unions have agreed to new rules to govern public sector bargaining, while two State IRC members have been promoted to deputy president.

New research shows medical certificate policy cuts absences

Groundbreaking new research on absence rates shows workplaces which require medical certificates for sick days preceding or following public holidays and weekends have absence rates substantially lower than average.

New maternity leave pacesetter for shipping industry

In an agreement that sets a new benchmark for family friendly provisions in the shipping industry, P&O has provided its predominantly female administrative workforce with 14 weeks paid maternity leave.

Soften entitlements bill, ACCI urges

The ACCI is pushing the Federal Government to heavily amend a bill to be introduced in the current Parliamentary sitting that puts employee entitlements ahead of secured creditors when a corporation collapses.

News in brief, February 4, 2003

US labour regulator to address Adelaide conference on joint employment concept; Qantas delays finger scanning after union protests; New youth employment rights website for WA; CSR union seeks rule change; Union wins protection for hospital workers; and former DEWR head Shergold to lead PM's department.

Case briefs, February 4, 2003

NSW IRC reserves in massive Macquarie Bank costs case; AIRC upholds dismissal in harassment case; Dispute settled after employer wins interlocutory restraint on picket; Landmark ruling on link between workplace stress and cancer; and casino surveillance officer wins compensation.


Bargaining update, February 3, 2002

ANZ and FSU to resume negotiations; Talks begin on integrating CGU Insurance into IAG; Crown workers vote on 12.5% plus 1% deal; and oil unions recommend 15% over three years deal with Esso.

Abbott to seek power to punish defiant union bosses

WR Minister Tony Abbott will introduce legislation to Parliament in the session beginning tomorrow to punish union officials who defy court or tribunal orders, but is yet to finalise drafting a "priority" bill to require unions to get authorisation from members before affiliating to political parties.