Industrial News Holiday pay demands test unions
Nine metal trades unions in Melbourne have asked the Arbitration Commission to grant higher holiday pay and extra leave. They seek five weeks’ annual leave for some workers and two extra weeks for others, plus improved long-service entitlements. The case, led by the Industrial Association of the ACT, challenges the status quo as a two‑week strike looms at key Brisbane power and other sites, with unions insisting on clearer holiday pay rises and extended leave provisions. The proceedings touch industry wide, with federal attention and regional actions across Sydney and Morwell.
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Australian worker killed in Cyprus crash case
A Melbourne carpenter, Mark Hawkett, 40, was killed in a Cyprus crash while traveling with a Layiiiver crew. His body will be flown home to Australia as investigations and labor disputes stir in Melbourne.
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Minerals boom in PNG
Papua New Guinea faces a fresh wave of mineral development as the House of Assembly reviews a five year plan. Bougainville copper and Carpentaria Exploration progress are noted along with potential output reaching hundreds of millions. Prospecting activity across the Sepik and Milne Bay regions continues, with several companies exploring limestone and petroleum targets amid policy shifts.
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Man jailed 11 years for rape at Queen Elizabeth nurses home
Melbourne court records show 29 year old Roby Ditson found guilty of raping an 18 year old Seafold trainee nurse in her bedroom at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital nurses' home after threatening her with a knife. The jury found him guilty of two counts including assault with intent to rape.
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Seat belt rule delayed sparks public concern
Sydney reports a one month delay in compulsory seatbelt wearing, drawing criticism from Mr Cox who said the delay undermines confidence in the legislation. He cites a backlog in parliamentary work and urges hiring external experts to handle the delay and enact the rule.
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Renovation costs cited in audit raise questions at Foreign Affairs
The Auditor General’s annual report highlights a 150000 renovation of the New York residence of the Italian Consul General leading to scrutiny of North American operations. It notes overpayments and unrecovered expenses, with calls for deeper independent examinations and tighter controls amid wider irregularities in departmental posts. The report references total project costs, furnishings, and associated legal expenses, and mentions the Yass Soldiers Club electing its first none returned service man president Alt TM Clayton.
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