The Treasurer’s consultation process on the new guidelines has been widely criticised by doctors, lawyers, advocates and workers. The new guidelines themselves are set to face similar criticism.
Read More >South Aussie workers are already dealing with the impacts of climate change, be it through rebuilding communities affected by natural disasters, caring for those affected by heatwaves and bushfire smoke, or working in increasingly extreme weather. Those workers know that it’s in our best interests to take urgent action to limit emissions and develop sustainable green jobs.
Read More >We are calling on the government to criminalise wage theft in South Australia to protect the basic workers’ rights and safety of migrant workers”
Read More >“If implemented, workers who have been seriously injured at no fault of their own could have their injuries "discounted" and could be left in poverty with no work prospects and no compensation..."
Read More >Thousands of workers in regional South Australia now find themselves with little support, no financial stability, and no certainty that their jobs will still be there when the lockdown ends.
Read More >“Back to struggle street” report highlights handbrake on South Australians escaping poverty. This report follows a survey of 282 people living on JobSeeker, Youth Allowance, Parenting Payment and explores the grim impacts on people’s health and finances of the cuts.
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