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Wednesday, August 21

Crackdown backdown: Unions escape net in lobbyist reforms

Marshall Government plans to crack down on lobbyists have been watered down, with legislation to be introduced today allowing trade union officials to continue on the state register.

"The party needs to wake up": Labor at war over 'undemocratic' deals

UPDATED: SA Labor’s factions have splintered in a messy preselection brawl, with union threats to break away from the ALP and two prominent union bosses today nominating for the Upper House amid a protest at a factional stitch-up that has many party insiders seething.

Jack Merkx has nominated to challenge CFMEU state secretary Aaron Cartledge. Photo: Tony Lewis/InDaily.

Challenge to CFMEU boss triggers historic election battle

Construction union state secretary Aaron Cartledge is facing an historic challenge to his leadership, triggering the CFMEU’s first-ever contested election for the top job, InDaily can reveal.

Unions should evolve to reflect enterprise

The creation of enterprise unions and a move away from an adversarial industrial relations system are crucial to boosting productivity in Australia, writes Richard Blandy.

Paid leave rules 'force women jockeys out'

The nation is reflecting on Michelle Payne’s history-making turn at the Melbourne Cup, but unions warn women jockeys are being forced from the industry.