Former Resources Minister and former Australian Council of Trade Unions President, Martin Ferguson, is pushing for a new round of Industrial Relations (IR) reform. The demand is for the right of workers to opt out of collective agreements and move to individual agreements. Further, the call is for restrictions on legal strikes, and a higher bar to prove unlawful employer actions.
Entitlements in the “Principality of Us” vs the “Principality of AUS”
The recent focus on politician entitlements again draws attention to the manner in which some members of parliament believe themselves to be a part of the “Principality of Us” rather than the “Principality of AUS”.
The Agenda – October
The Agenda is our must read summary of issues concerning Boards of Directors and Government.
Super Changes – Ramification Round-up
The depth of the government’s proposed super changes has left some aspiring and current retirees reeling. Egan Associates summaries some of the expert opinions and questions raised this month.
Will Mergers Make Council Remuneration More Competitive?
How much money would merged NSW Councils save on senior management? If this money was reinvested, would council remuneration be more competitive?
Outcome of the National Reform Summit
The National Reform Summit was recently held in Sydney, bringing together some of Australia’s top business, union and social leaders. Egan Associates believes that all core areas identified are worthy of the national focus, and provides comment on productivity as a key challenge.