NSW paramedic warns health system strain makes triple-0 responses a ‘roll of the dice’

News.com.au, 19th September 2022 A NSW paramedic has claimed calling triple-0 is like “rolling the dice” because the state's health system is struggling…

Shocking report reveals poor hospital performance for emergencies as Covid bites

The Daily Telegraph, 14 September 2022 NSW government figures have painted a grim picture of the state’s hospitals revealing that the number of…

Health Services Union call to raise tax-free threshold

The Australian, 5 September 2022 Health Services Union national president Gerard Hayes has urged Anthony Albanese to consider raising the $18,200 tax-free threshold…

Leaders meet to discuss isolation changes

Central Western Daily, 31 August 2022 National cabinet will meet to discuss shortening the COVID-19 isolation time from seven to five days amid…

Tony Burke open to ACTU industry-wide pay plan

The Australian, 25 August 2022 Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke says he is very open to the ACTU push for multi-­employer bargaining, as…

Aged care providers, ministers to examine chronic workforce shortages

Sydney Morning Herald, 9 August 2022 The aged care sector will meet with ministers next week to discuss chronic workforce shortages as providers…

Unions welcome aged care wage rise support

The Canberra Times, 9 August 2022 The federal government has made a submission to the fair work umpire advocating for a significant and…

Billions on table for aged-care staff in pay case

The Australian, 8 August 2022 The Albanese government will pump billions of dollars into boosting the pay packets of aged- care employees in…