From 39 minutes ago, the Northern Territory police commissioner has announced a three-night curfew in Alice Springs. In Newcastle, a climate protester has been sentenced to three months in prison. Bill Shorten and Barnaby Joyce discuss alleged NDIS waste. The premier of NSW expresses deep sorrow over the death of three children in a Sydney house fire. The Melbourne airport train link has been delayed by four years, according to the premier. Malcolm Turnbull has spoken out against nuclear energy for Australia. Three missing Queensland children have been found at a service station. Payman criticizes media backgrounding and plans to tour WA to speak to constituents without party restrictions. Queensland is expanding abortion services across the state. The Melbourne airport has issued a major backdown, paving the way for the airport train link. Missing Gold Coast children have been located by the police. The NT government is considering a second youth curfew in Alice Springs. Defense has added lethal kamikaze drones to its arsenal. Queensland police are searching for three missing children.
Continuing from our last post: ASU assistant national secretary Emeline Gaske stated that one in three frontline workers in essential social and community services are relying on financial support from family and friends due to being under-classified and underpaid. This is a crucial opportunity to raise wages in the community sector and address the undervaluation of workers. The review of the Award aims to close loopholes that allow underpayment of workers and ensure fair pay for those supporting vulnerable individuals. These skilled frontline workers deserve recognition and fair compensation for their work.
The Australian Services Union is lodging a case with the Fair Work Commission to address under-classification issues and protect pay rises for community and disability workers. A study revealed that 67% of workers are under-classified, resulting in below-market pay. A previous equal pay case led to wage increases, but the ASU continues to advocate for fair compensation.
Source: www.theguardian.com