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Gas-fired debate over Greens policy

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A prominent left-leaning think tank has come to blows with an oil and gas industry group, over warnings of a domestic gas shortfall in Western Australia over the years ahead.

IR amendments add to industry concerns

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The federal government has tabled more than 80 amendments to a contentious workplace relations Bill with some changes catching business groups by surprise.

Burke singles out BHP for criticism

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Major employer groups are divided over contentious workplace relations reforms after federal minister Tony Burke negotiated amendments to exclude service contractors.

Respite in Freo port strike

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Strike action at Fremantle Port has been temporarily suspended following a move this morning by the federal government to intervene, it is understood.

'Culture of cover-up', abuse in WA mines

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Unions are calling for the establishment of an independent body to investigate claims of sexual abuse and harassment at West Australian mine sites.

Unions, Labor to fight bargaining overhaul

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Labor and unions have thrown down the gauntlet for an industrial relations showdown with the federal government over changes to enterprise bargaining.

Pitt, Chester receive cabinet promotions

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Nationals MPs Keith Pitt and Darren Chester have been elevated to federal cabinet in a ministerial reshuffle.

Western defence delivers for feds

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The Liberal Party WA's marginal seat contingent played a big role in the shock May federal election victory, while local ministers, most notably Christian Porter, are key to the government's agenda.

Building industry lauds return of regulator

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Unions have been put on notice with the revival of the Australian Building and Construction Commission, as the building sector celebrates the what it says is the return of law to the industry.

Winners named at CME, AMMA awards

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Local innovators and resources industry professionals, including Karara Mining, Barminco and Fortescue Metals Group, were recognised at two separate awards ceremonies held this week.

Canavan promoted to resources ministry

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Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has promoted little-known Queensland Nationals Senator Matt Canavan to a cabinet position as resources minister, with Josh Frydenberg moving from that role to the portfolios of energy and environment.

Pearson to lead ACCI

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The head of Shell's Perth-based communications and government relations team has been named the next chief executive of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Penalty rates key in reform push

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A scaling back of penalty rates for hospitality and retail workers on Sundays was among the major recommendations in the Productivity Commission's draft workplace relations framework released today.

Industry groups want IR reform

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Industry groups are at the vanguard of a renewed push for workplace reform following Productivity Commission issues papers released as part of a broad review of the labour market.

CFMEU under fire in Royal Commission report

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The federal government's Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption has recommended criminal charges against a number of officials from the CFMEU and Health Services Union, while the government has also released terms of reference for a review of the country's workplace relations framework.

Teekay reaches agreement with unions

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Tugboat deckhands at Australia's main iron ore port have agreed to a new wage deal after more than a year of negotiations.

AMMA lashes out at MUA over strike

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The Maritime Union of Australia has started its five-day strike at Mermaid Marine Australia's Dampier Supply Base today, a decision the Australian Mines and Metals Association has labelled “irresponsible and misguided”.

Shorten names new Labor team

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Labor leader Bill Shorten has named his opposition ministry, with WA MPs Gary Gray and Melissa Parke awarded the resources and assistant health portfolios respectively.

ABCC revival closer with new appointments

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Industry groups have welcomed the federal government's appointment of the former commissioner and deputy commissioner of the Australian Building and Construction Commission to lead the soon to be revived building industry watchdog.

Fair Work ruling to cause carnage: AMMA

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Industry groups have expressed their disappointment in a decision handed down by Fair Work Australia today, saying it paves the way for minority groups to create "carnage" in the workplace and creates more risks.