Govt, industries call for minimum boost to minimum wage

The Morrison government has cautioned against a major increase in Australia’s minimum wage, citing concerns about job creation.

Calombaris fined over $7m restaurant staff underpayment

Celebrity chef George Calombaris has been found to have underpaid staff at his restaurants by nearly $8 million.

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten. Photo: AAP/Mick Tsikas

Labor moves to overturn penalty rates ruling

Bill Shorten has been labelled an “absolute hypocrite” by the treasurer after formally telling parliament Labor wants to overturn the Fair Work Commission’s ruling on penalty rates.