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Resource industry welcomes Shorten's IR review 20-Dec-2011
Saliva-only drug tests to greatly increase mine safety risks 16-Dec-2011
ABCC takes sensible approach to sham contracting 29-Nov-2011
AMMA's Top 10 IR Reforms 28-Nov-2011
Emboldened unions pushing boundaries 14-Nov-2011
Plan focuses on mining women 14-Nov-2011
Fair Work stoked Qantas war 03-Nov-2011
Peter Reith Notes for an Address to the Industrial Relations Society of Victoria 14 October 2011 19-Oct-2011
Steve Knott opens IRSV 2011 Convention 13-Oct-2011
Steve Knott interview with 7:30 Report 30-Aug-2011
Miners fear ruling will renew union strife 27-Jul-2011
Minister for Immigration & Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP: Speech to AMMA 2011 Migration Conference 21-Jul-2011
Shadow Minister Scott Morrison MP: Speech to AMMA 2011 Migration Conference 21-Jul-2011
Court dismisses union official's defamation case against miner 21-Jul-2011
Employers want changes to Fair Work Act 20-Jul-2011
Resource industry employersʼ migration issues to be aired 19-Jul-2011
AMMA in the media 18-Jul-2011
Carbon scheme fails on three key levels 09-Jul-2011
Boss seeks action on mine labour shortage 30-Jun-2011
Miners in sweat over union push 30-Jun-2011
Media Release: Fair for Who? Rhetoric vs Reality of the Fair Work Act 30-Jun-2011
Fair for Who? The rhetoric vs the reality of the Fair Work Act 29-Jun-2011
Unions Drive a Barge Right Through Right Of Entry Laws 27-Jun-2011
FWA nod for union staff to muscle in 27-Jun-2011
Do you want "fries" err "fees" with that? 24-Jun-2011
Retailers intensify IR attack 20-Jun-2011
Strikes putting jobs in jeopardy 10-Jun-2011
More news on AMMA's Fighting Fund 08-Jun-2011
Miners ready for workplace war 07-Jun-2011
Fair Work decision opens door to industrial chaos 06-Jun-2011
AMMA IR Foundation Fund – Fighting for the Rights of Resource Industry Employers 03-Jun-2011
Union and industry leaders debate Fair Work laws 24-May-2011
Fair Work flaws see MUA re-cycle damaging industrial tactics 24-May-2011
Unions furious as Government axes training levy 16-May-2011
AMMA applauds migration measures 12-May-2011
Resource employers say skilled migrants valued, not second-class 11-May-2011
Skills expo to shed light on labour needs 11-May-2011
Major projects visa push 06-May-2011
Employers warned about outsourcing 03-May-2011
Trouble brewing as wage demands hit listed firms 27-Apr-2011
ACTU asks tribunal to reject strike move 19-Apr-2011
Sham contracting powers should be used wisely, says AMMA 18-Apr-2011
Worrying boost to union power 16-Apr-2011
Industrial strife back on agenda 16-Apr-2011
Bosses take on Fair Work 16-Apr-2011
Resource employers call for all hands on deck 15-Apr-2011
Evans rebuts both sides on Fair Work 14-Apr-2011
Barnett may ban popular drug used by mineworkers 14-Apr-2011
Howes defends 30pc wage increase 13-Apr-2011
Ministers lash offshore paylifts 12-Apr-2011
Employers question Abbott's work plan, saying more focus is needed on skills 01-Apr-2011
Media Coverage of Impact of Offshore Wage Levels 25-Mar-2011
AMMA CEO presents at FutureGAS 2011: The new IR laws – a challenge or opportunity 24-Mar-2011
Offshore wage flows could cause Qld Project costs to swell 24-Mar-2011
Skills Strategy Critical to Future Growth of Resource Industry 15-Mar-2011
ACTU hits back as employers fight Fair Work Australia industrial action ruling 11-Mar-2011
Mines and Metals Association fights Fair Work Australia industrial action ruling 11-Mar-2011
Employers appeal JJ Richards ruling 10-Mar-2011
AMMA appeals FWA ‘strike first, ask questions later’ decision 10-Mar-2011
Former Organiser turns on ex-comrades 04-Mar-2011
With unions flexing muscles, libs must fight back 24-Feb-2011
Union war on Rio Tinto draws fire from cabinet 17-Feb-2011
Howes declares war on Rio Tinto 16-Feb-2011
Resource employers record escalation in union entry 03-Feb-2011
AMMA Workplace Relations Research Project 03-Feb-2011
IR rigidity eroding confidence 02-Feb-2011
Survey of the Mining & Resource Industry - A bad news story 02-Feb-2011
Confidence in Fair Work Act falls for resource employers 02-Feb-2011
Miners seek fast-track migrant visas 07-Jan-2011
Resource industry employers call for key changes to 457 visa system 07-Jan-2011
Rio foiled in bid to restrict union access 06-Jan-2011
Employers face unions wage push 04-Jan-2011
Strike ruling alarms employers 24-Dec-2010
Fair Work Act in need of urgent overhaul 23-Dec-2010
Strike action puts waste workers onthe nose 10-Dec-2010
Fair Work laws expose resource sector to increased strike activity 07-Dec-2010
AMMA Chief Executive Speaks at Annual Workforce Conference 23-Nov-2010
Employers welcome proposed parental leave overhaul 22-Nov-2010
AMMA in the news: Miners keen on skilled migration policy 19-Nov-2010
AMMA/PCFA Program kicks off 19-Nov-2010
AMMA: Supporting Prostate Cancer Awareness 03-Nov-2010
AMMA in the news: Employers want Fair Work modified 29-Oct-2010
Taking the fight against prostate cancer down the mines: AMMA 29-Oct-2010
Stalemate talks an opportunity to improve safety Bill: AMMA 28-Oct-2010
Resource industry forum puts spotlight on indigenous employment 22-Oct-2010
Offshore workers' rises just the tip of the iceberg 12-Oct-2010
AMMA in the News: Recent Media References 12-Oct-2010
AMMA in the news: Early dialogue with employees advised 11-Oct-2010
The Australian: '$2,000 a day' for oil rig workers 11-Oct-2010
AMMA in the news: Green Party policies give cause for concern: Knott 08-Oct-2010
AMMA in the News: Recent Media References 07-Oct-2010
Employers warned: Prepare for parental leave now 06-Oct-2010
AMMA in the News: Recent Media References 29-Sep-2010
Employers welcome important first step in retaining building regulator 29-Sep-2010
Resource sector response to Minister Ferguson’s proposal to increase super 22-Sep-2010
The Superannuation Debate: Media Commentary 20-Sep-2010
AMMA rates the major political parties on IR 11-Aug-2010
Parties will amend workplace laws if elected, says Knott 24-Jul-2010
AMMA's 12 month review of Fair Work Act highlights key areas of concern 23-Jul-2010
AMMA Media Release: Expanded right of entry riles resource industry 22-Jul-2010
AMMA Media Release: Resource Sector Employers to Discuss Growing list of Union-Specific Demands 21-Jul-2010
AMMA tells ABC Rural that greater rigor required in implementing Fair Work provisions 21-Jul-2010
The issue is to ensure the current regime is working properly, AMMA's Steve Knott says 21-Jul-2010
AMMA joins in business call for flexible IR policy 20-Jul-2010
AMMA Media Release: WA Resources Employers Call For Changes to Greenfield Agreements Under FWA 20-Jul-2010
AMMA counters ACTU calls for greater delegate rights in leadup to federal election 13-Jul-2010
AMMA sounds concern at CFMEU push for 40pc mining tax 05-Jul-2010
PM's announcement of resources tax compromise 02-Jul-2010
Cabinet Reshuffle: AMMA welcomes appointment of new Workplace Relations Minister, Simon Crean 28-Jun-2010
Gillard appoints Crean as Workplace Relations Minister 28-Jun-2010
AMMA research shows road to negotiation getting rockier for resources sector 24-Jun-2010
AMMA writes to Privacy Commissioner over IFA concerns 10-Jun-2010
Latest appointment to Fair Work Australia swells union ranks within the tribunal 01-Jun-2010
Lateline reports from AMMA National Conference 21-May-2010
AMMA calls for fast tracking of flexibility arrangement review 20-May-2010
Promises, promises - so many broken promises 20-May-2010
AMMA paper released: IFAs: The Great Illusion 20-May-2010
AMMA's May Bulletin out now 10-May-2010
Key issues associated with resources tax 03-May-2010
AMMA Media Release: Mining industry on top when it comes to workers' paid leave entitlements 30-Apr-2010
Proposed diversity reporting requirements for annual reports 23-Apr-2010
Skills shortages in the news 09-Apr-2010
AMMA discussion paper proposals reported 08-Apr-2010
AMMA Media Release: DPM’s ‘No-Nonsense’ Approach to Illegal Strikes Welcomed 31-Mar-2010
AMMA in the media today 09-Mar-2010
Woodside CE tells Govt IR reforms gone too far 25-Feb-2010
AMMA's call to the PM and Opposition Leader to make IR election policies a priority in today's media 23-Feb-2010
AMMA Media Release: Public Release of IR Election Policies a Priority 23-Feb-2010
AMMA Media Release: Australian strikes undermiine Asian boardroom confidence 19-Feb-2010
AMMA Media Release: Resources and Energy Sector Welcomes Skilled Visa Revamp 08-Feb-2010
AMMA Media Release: MUA Agreement: Comply or Die 02-Feb-2010
AMMA Media Release: MUA throws truth overboard 27-Jan-2010
AMMA Media Release: MUA's Crumblin and Cain need to come clean 27-Jan-2010
Knott criticises over-the-top claims as MUA rejects generous offer 25-Jan-2010
AMMA criticises FWA dispute-resolution powers 25-Jan-2010
AMMA Media Release: Federal Cabinet being urged to read 08-Jan-2010
AMMA Media Release: Week one and MUA making Fair Work a fallacy 07-Jan-2010
AMMA Media Release: Deputy PM Must Terminate Dispute 18-Dec-2009
Work Tribunals Under Fire from AMMA 16-Dec-2009
AMMA Media Release: MUA union bosses threatening livelihoods of thousands 04-Dec-2009
Fair Work Ombudsman releases Information Statement 03-Dec-2009
Abbott to lead Liberals 01-Dec-2009
AMMA Media release: MUA snap strike reckless and hypocritcal 27-Nov-2009
AMMA's CE Steve Knott addresses the Victorian IR Society 27-Nov-2009
Don't milk the cash cow too dry 20-Nov-2009
AMMA Media Release: Mining and Resources Employers Support National System 19-Nov-2009
Average weekly earnings figures released today 19-Nov-2009
AMMA Media release: MUA Destroys a Decade of Harmony in the Oil and Gas Sector 17-Nov-2009
Maritime strike sparks fresh anger 17-Nov-2009
Shipowners try to scupper strike threat 14-Nov-2009
Maritime union launches industrial action in destructive grab for cash 13-Nov-2009
Miners, states face big tax hit 04-Nov-2009
AMMA's 2009 Activities Report released 28-Oct-2009
Resources sector concerns about Australia's CPRS borne out by new report 28-Oct-2009
AMMA CE Steve Knott addresses Victorian women's summit 23-Oct-2009
AMMA is expanding to meet unprecedented demand for our services 16-Sep-2009
AMMA calls for better targetting of skills program 13-Sep-2009
AMMA voices industry's concerns about CFMEU strike action over job security clause 10-Sep-2009
AMMA's Minna Knight speaks with the ABC's Babs McHugh about the CFMEU's mines jobs security clause 10-Sep-2009
Watered down building laws fail to protect resource projects 31-Aug-2009
AMMA applies to vary Mining Industry Award 10-Aug-2009
AMMA appoints Geoff Bull as Director - Workplace Policy 03-Aug-2009
Local laws to rule the seas 04-Jul-2009
Work laws buried but unions warned against grab for more pay 02-Jul-2009
Warning over coercive power 02-Jul-2009
Unions defy PM Kevin Rudd's restraint call as new IR era begins 02-Jul-2009
A fair go should underpin Fair Work 01-Jul-2009
Canberra trades politics on emissions scheme 22-Jun-2009
Union boss promises tough line on violence 22-Jun-2009
Turnbull baulks at early poll 19-Jun-2009
Take axe to super tax breaks, Government urged 19-Jun-2009
Gillard's award modernisation welcomed by resources sector 18-Jun-2009
Coalition to thwart building watchdog bill 18-Jun-2009
Gillard calls for industry change 18-Jun-2009
Australian bosses are racist when it's time to hire 18-Jun-2009
Long-term injured workers to get super 18-Jun-2009
Compromise delivers Milli Vanilli version of building and construction watchdog 17-Jun-2009
AMMA supports making of modern Hydrocarbons Industry (Upstream) Award as perterms of exposure draft 16-Jun-2009
AMMA seeks restoration of pre-budget treatment of Employee Share Schemes 16-Jun-2009
Emissions trading scheme will be a reality: Turnbull 01-Jun-2009
Sectors queue for award protection 01-Jun-2009
Unions press for demands to be met 01-Jun-2009
AMMA makes submission on award modernisation transitional issues 29-May-2009
Coalition digs in over bill on emission tradings scheme 27-May-2009
Big business in ACTU's sights over new workplace laws 27-May-2009
IR changes 'may lead to union turf war' 27-May-2009
Different options keep workers 'energised, focused' 22-May-2009
Gillard dismisses ETS 'ambit claim' from minerals council 22-May-2009
AMMA calls on Rudd to review budget changes to employee share plan tax treatment 21-May-2009
Skilled unemployment rises 48 per cent in March quarter 18-May-2009
Effective advocacy 18-May-2009
Daylight saving at a sunset out west 18-May-2009
Govt defends parental leave start date 11-May-2009
Maternity scheme may weigh in $200 million lighter 11-May-2009
Construction down for 14 straight months 07-May-2009
Surprise jobs boost 07-May-2009
Greg Combet facing reality check over coal jobs 06-May-2009
Wong tells Turnbull he must take a position on ETS 06-May-2009
AMMA CEO Steve Knott says CFMEU campaign a smokescreen 15-Apr-2009
More jobs down the drain as gloom deepens 08-Apr-2009
Construction industry expects 100,000 job losses 06-Apr-2009
'Tough Cop on the Beat' disappears in Wilcox Recommendations on ABCC 03-Apr-2009
Greg Combet in dispute with coal industry 01-Apr-2009
Gen Y may get pay parity 01-Apr-2009
Australia is in grip of recession, RBA says 01-Apr-2009
IR changes more bark than bite 26-Mar-2009
Population will pass 30 million by 2056 26-Mar-2009
Union anger over Labor's grip on pay increases 25-Mar-2009
Face of WorkChoices quits 25-Mar-2009
Coal job losses to rise 24-Mar-2009
ACTU seeks $21 a week pay rise 23-Mar-2009
Unions thrilled to see bacl of Workchoices 21-Mar-2009
Fielding vote ends Workchoices: AMMA warning reported 21-Mar-2009
AMMA Media Release: Resources Sector Braces For IR Fallout 20-Mar-2009
Govt has time to amend IR bill: Robb 19-Mar-2009
Bullied workers 'afraid of speaking out' 19-Mar-2009
Gillard digs in for Fair Work fight 19-Mar-2009
Sherry calls for superannuation fee restraint 18-Mar-2009
Malcolm Turnbull turns up the heat on carbon trading 18-Mar-2009
Unfair-dismissal changes likely 17-Mar-2009
Mortgage belt jobs 'in peril' 17-Mar-2009
Australian Workers Union cries 'beat-up' on wage records 17-Mar-2009
Skilled migrants cutback 16-Mar-2009
Turnbull under pressure over work bill 16-Mar-2009
AMMA submission on SA OHS Miscellaneous Amendment Bill 16-Mar-2009
Domestic response needed to quell job losses 13-Mar-2009
Australian unemployment rate hits 5.2 per cent 12-Mar-2009
New work laws like WorkChoices: union 12-Mar-2009
New Rules of Engagement 11-Mar-2009
Gillard vows worker privacy 11-Mar-2009
Turnbull, Costello face off on IR 11-Mar-2009
ACTU to push for further changes 11-Mar-2009
Miners, green groups unhappy with 'lemon' ETS draft 11-Mar-2009
Uranium mining divides parties 10-Mar-2009
Gillard beefs up work umpire 10-Mar-2009
Half our mining companies will sack staff 10-Mar-2009
AMMA submits draft Hydrocarbons Award 09-Mar-2009
AMMA's model ROV Award 06-Mar-2009
AMMA submits Model Maritime Award 06-Mar-2009
Employers want clamp on high award costs 03-Mar-2009
Little change to come to Fair Work Bill: Senate inquiry report released 03-Mar-2009
Migrants won't cancel job boost - Gillard 20-Feb-2009
Victorian Bushfires 18-Feb-2009
AMMA Welcomes Minister's Draft 457 Regulations 18-Feb-2009
Australia's unemployment rate hits 4.8pc in January 12-Feb-2009
Business conditions hit recession levels 12-Feb-2009
Unions urge bushfire donations 12-Feb-2009
AMMA Letter to Fair Work Bill Inquiry 11-Feb-2009
Business pledges help for Victorian bushfire victims 10-Feb-2009
WA won't give up work-law powers 29-Jan-2009
Industrial relations laws may send jobs overseas 29-Jan-2009
Industry, unions want IR changes 28-Jan-2009
Industrial relations laws spark union turf war 28-Jan-2009
Fair Work bill 'will increase union powers' 27-Jan-2009
Rudd rescue packages to target threatened jobs 23-Jan-2009
We'll spend to protect jobs: Gillard 16-Jan-2009
AMMA Fair Work Bill Submission 14-Jan-2009
Unions warn of trouble over scab labour 13-Jan-2009
AMMA's warnings of mining award flaws 13-Jan-2009
AMMA's submission to the Senate Inquiry into the Fair Work Bill in the news 12-Jan-2009
Wage decision guided by job protection 12-Jan-2009
Miners say new mining award has flaws 23-Dec-2008
Win for Miners 19-Dec-2008
Wall Street Journal credits AMMA, criticises Fair Work Bill 16-Dec-2008
Resources Sector Calls on Government to Take off Its Blinkers and Remove Union Agenda from New IR Sy 10-Dec-2008
Tough cop must continue: AMMA 08-Dec-2008
Unions will exploit access to employee records: business 05-Dec-2008
Happiness is contagious - study 05-Dec-2008
Vic: New wages and deductions laws in force 01-Dec-2008
Employer incentives for healthy staff 01-Dec-2008
Labor broke IR promises - Opposition 01-Dec-2008
Fair Work Bill will increase union power 25-Nov-2008
AMMA says compulsory Paid Parental Leave must be solely government funded, administered 19-Nov-2008
OHS laws review panel members meet with AMMA's HSE advisory group 18-Nov-2008
Deputy Prime Minister Gillard concedes AMMA's argument against 'drop dead' dates for old agreements 14-Nov-2008
AMMA conference presentations attract Workforce report 14-Nov-2008
Workplace disputes: umpire to get power 14-Nov-2008
Equal pay for migrant workers gains backing 14-Nov-2008
Unions meet with govt over workers' visa 10-Nov-2008
Prison time for unsafe bosses 06-Nov-2008
Australians work longest hours: study 29-Oct-2008
Trimming down to survival mode 27-Oct-2008
AMMA releases its latest scorecard on government workplace relations policy 22-Oct-2008
Major construction projects need IR investment certainty now. 16-Oct-2008
Rudd flags rescue plan for economy 14-Oct-2008
New push on work reforms 14-Oct-2008
Small business backed in IR brawl 13-Oct-2008
Reserve Bank slashes rates by 1 per cent 07-Oct-2008
Workplace legislation push 07-Oct-2008
Record brain drain as skilled go global 07-Oct-2008
AMMA Education and Training approved as Productivity Places Program provider 07-Oct-2008
ACTU to play waiting game on new IR laws 01-Oct-2008
PM's maternity leave pledge 30-Sep-2008
Government 'must fund maternity leave' 29-Sep-2008
Turnbull to back Labor's IR laws 29-Sep-2008
Workplace balance is right, says Gillard 26-Sep-2008
Wanted for study - accused bullies 25-Sep-2008
Study: Work e-mail use creeps into off hours 25-Sep-2008
IR reform must not discount the unions 22-Sep-2008
Employers and unions must learn to move with the times 22-Sep-2008
Now it's fly-in, fly-out welfare as high rents force services out 19-Sep-2008
Turnbull rejects Hockey for IR post, eyes Robb 19-Sep-2008
ACTU seeks more IR changes, Gillard says policy is locked in 18-Sep-2008
Union fury at Gillard's IR changes 18-Sep-2008
Tension over Fair Work appointments 16-Sep-2008
Unions seek IR concessions 16-Sep-2008
Temporary visa workers exploited, says IR report 12-Sep-2008
AMMA report argues construction sector still needs tough cop 09-Sep-2008
Gillard defends strike increase 05-Sep-2008
More execs winning termination disputes 04-Sep-2008
New body to cover work safety and compo 04-Sep-2008
Senators should stand tall on IR 01-Sep-2008
Gas industry anger as Rudd Govt lifts tax exemption 29-Aug-2008
Unions use warchest to attack ALP 28-Aug-2008
Federal IR system delayed by states 25-Aug-2008
Shale oil ban outrages miners 25-Aug-2008
IR ministers set to finalise new workplace system 22-Aug-2008
Labor warns Senate not to meddle with its IR mandate 21-Aug-2008
Federal govt seeks uniform IR laws 20-Aug-2008
Govt needs to move on IR laws: ACTU 14-Aug-2008
Govt gets behind indigenous jobs plan 04-Aug-2008
AMMA lodges submissions on award modernisation of the mining and metals awards 04-Aug-2008
AMMA submission on proposed 457 visa law changes 31-Jul-2008
Fake sickies note fraudulent - doctors 31-Jul-2008
ACTU chief's competence comes under fire 22-Jul-2008
Boost sex discrimination laws for men 22-Jul-2008
Electrical workers step up strike action 22-Jul-2008
Dump the workplace laws now: survey 18-Jul-2008
Unions to Rudd: get moving on IR changes 16-Jul-2008
Push for nationwide work safety revamp 15-Jul-2008
AMMA calls for national OHS system with limited union intervention 15-Jul-2008
Skills reform a promising move towards getting the jobless into skilled work 10-Jul-2008
AMMA submission to the Wilcox Review re proposed terms of reference 30-Jun-2008
Hulls in push for national judiciary 27-Jun-2008
Union to audit Qld building sites after fatal accident 23-Jun-2008
AMMA welcomes Commission's decision to include mining in award modernisation priority list 20-Jun-2008
Review of mine safety to be released 16-Jun-2008
Rudd releases new IR rules 16-Jun-2008
Minchin tells govt: come and talk to us 16-Jun-2008
Part-time jobs sector growing: study 13-Jun-2008
Julia Gillard's industrial relations vision draws nearer 13-Jun-2008
AMMA submission on paid parental leave 12-Jun-2008
ABARE reports record levels of mineral and energy export earnings 11-Jun-2008
28 weeks' parental leave sought 11-Jun-2008
WA Commission hands down $29 per week wage increase 10-Jun-2008
Ruptured gas supply will crimp miners in the west 05-Jun-2008
Bosses mounting IR offensive: ACTU 04-Jun-2008
Coal to be hit with new royalties scheme 02-Jun-2008
Calls for paid maternity leave to equal army reserve wages 29-May-2008
Indigenous poverty unmoved by mining boom 28-May-2008
SA must double maternity leave: unions 28-May-2008
Paid parent leave 'good for business' 27-May-2008
IR Commission hears views on award system 26-May-2008
AMMA appears before award modernisation hearing today 26-May-2008
Native title changes focus on economics 22-May-2008
Workers want pay rise to fight inflation 21-May-2008
Inquest finds 'fundamental deficiencies' in mine safety laws 21-May-2008
Uniform work law off target: IR judge 20-May-2008
Baby bonus 'should be means tested' 07-May-2008
Worker-funded maternity leave proposed 06-May-2008
AMMA CE Steve Knott presents paper to Fair Work Australia Summit 30-Apr-2008
University applications decline 30-Apr-2008
Skilled migrants creating probs: study 29-Apr-2008
Women still hit glass ceiling: survey 29-Apr-2008
Union backs Pacific guest worker scheme 22-Apr-2008
ACTU backs temporary migration to fill workforce gaps 16-Apr-2008
Employment standards too rigid: Ai Group 14-Apr-2008
Email spying is protection: Gillard 14-Apr-2008
Skilled migration program to be reviewed 14-Apr-2008
'We're open to IR changes' - Gillard 09-Apr-2008
Mature workers campaign enters second phase 08-Apr-2008
10 years since waterfront dispute 07-Apr-2008
Effort needed 'to keep older workers' 07-Apr-2008
AMMA submission on National Employment Standards calls for greater flexibility 07-Apr-2008
Act to ban AWAs formally proclaimed 27-Mar-2008
Older workers turn backs on retirement 26-Mar-2008
Mums still home, despite the hype 26-Mar-2008
IR changes will boost small business: PM 20-Mar-2008
Work Choices officially dead and buried 19-Mar-2008
Pay commuters for working during trip: unions 18-Mar-2008
Work deals plant one foot in the grave 18-Mar-2008
New IR laws pass Lower House 17-Mar-2008
IR changes must not jeopardise Howard legacy - Abbott 17-Mar-2008
New minimum wage 'should consider tax cuts' 13-Mar-2008
Chronic skills crisis a myth: Turnbull 12-Mar-2008
ACTU presses for $26/week pay rise 12-Mar-2008
AMMA highlights our members' key immigration issues in submission to Minister 07-Mar-2008
Commodities earnings set to hit $189b 04-Mar-2008
AMMA makes submission to senate re: Transition to Forward with Fairness Bill 2008 03-Mar-2008
Unions push for minimum wage rise 27-Feb-2008
Gillard deflects 2020 summit panel criticism 27-Feb-2008
Howard had harsher IR 25-Feb-2008
Miners move to replace AWAs 21-Feb-2008
Employers nervous over end of contracts 21-Feb-2008
IR changes could be passed by Easter: Gillard 20-Feb-2008
Employers comfortable with new IR laws 20-Feb-2008
Bishop to outline Coalition's IR stance 20-Feb-2008
Libs give up on 12-year IR crusade 20-Feb-2008
Liberals won't oppose new IR laws 19-Feb-2008
PM talks tough on IR law threats 19-Feb-2008
Parental leave inquiry 18-Feb-2008
Cabinet did not understand IR impacts - Hockey 18-Feb-2008
Transition Bill has no surprises for AMMA 14-Feb-2008
Labor's short workplace inquiry rejected 14-Feb-2008
Govt 'leading by example' in AWA abolition 13-Feb-2008
Bishop to fight ALP abolition of AWAs 11-Feb-2008
Introduction of Transition Bill set for Wednesday 11-Feb-2008
Gillard, Bishop and Lawerence Confirmed for AMMA's 2008 National Conference 06-Feb-2008
AMMA explains Transitional Bill and its impact on your business 06-Feb-2008
Bishop attacked over push to save AWAs 06-Feb-2008
Mining impact study set for Kimberleys 05-Feb-2008
Rudd expects policy ideas by year's end 04-Feb-2008
IR laws could pass by Easter: unions 30-Jan-2008
Unis engineering a skills revolution 30-Jan-2008
Unions want greater clout 29-Jan-2008
IR laws must build productivity: Gillard 24-Jan-2008
Killer day at work may be just that 24-Jan-2008
AMMA's 2008 National Conference, register now and take advantage of the savings on offer! 24-Jan-2008
Labor in a hurry on workplace bill 23-Jan-2008
Workers' compo scheme under review 23-Jan-2008
Bishop breaks ranks on IR line 23-Jan-2008
IR ministers eagerly push new agenda 21-Jan-2008
Union pushes Rudd for radical IR retreat 17-Jan-2008
Finding skilled workers getting tougher 16-Jan-2008
Job ad boom in December: survey 14-Jan-2008
Wisdom really does increase with age 07-Jan-2008
Industry-wide strikes to stay illegal 03-Jan-2008
Union to challenge Government on strikes 03-Jan-2008
Booze, drugs and bonuses: a lethal mix 02-Jan-2008
Work crisis 'to cost us all' 20-Dec-2007
Skilled vacancies rise 1.9% in December 19-Dec-2007
Mining booms, but skills dearth looms 19-Dec-2007
Pandora's box has been opened on IR 19-Dec-2007
Gillard warns against drafting new AWAs 18-Dec-2007
New Rudd govt moves to axe Work Choices 17-Dec-2007
Unions call for inquiry into guest worker exploitation 17-Dec-2007
Jobless rate hits 4.5% 13-Dec-2007
Gillard becomes first female acting PM 11-Dec-2007
Unions to push for further IR changes 10-Dec-2007
IR is business as usual until 2009 10-Dec-2007
AWA vs FWA: there's a lot in a letter 07-Dec-2007
Room for compromise in rolling back WorkChoices 07-Dec-2007
Rudd sworn in as new PM 03-Dec-2007
PM puts Kyoto high on agenda 03-Dec-2007
Rudd names new team 29-Nov-2007
Nelson elected Liberal leader 29-Nov-2007
Kevin Rudd set to name ministry line-up 29-Nov-2007
IR changes coming soon 26-Nov-2007
Business anxious over IR 26-Nov-2007
Rudd selecting frontbench 26-Nov-2007
Axing IR laws 'to cost $12bn' 21-Nov-2007
Hockey: Joyce wrong about IR laws 21-Nov-2007
Joyce won't block Labor IR plans 20-Nov-2007
Mining industry divided over IR laws impact 20-Nov-2007
Call to put long-term jobless back to work 15-Nov-2007
Incentives used to keep staff: survey 14-Nov-2007
Study slams pay rates of apprentices 13-Nov-2007
PhD deficit to hit boom 13-Nov-2007
Pregnant women more stressed without maternity leave: study 12-Nov-2007
Australians excited about getting older: survey 12-Nov-2007
Executive rewards wake sleeping giant 12-Nov-2007
Fiery IR debate for Gillard and Hockey 08-Nov-2007
Mums, dads to get year's parental leave: Hockey 07-Nov-2007
Hockey's IR vow 07-Nov-2007
Costello won't go further on IR, says PM 31-Oct-2007
ALP-Greens Senate deal 'all but done' 29-Oct-2007
Unions attack Howard on IR claim 29-Oct-2007
Pregnant pause over paid maternity leave 25-Oct-2007
Skilled vacancies fall 0.9% in October 24-Oct-2007
Rate rise more likely on high inflation 24-Oct-2007
Gen Y 'reluctant to commit' to careers 23-Oct-2007
Workplace cancer a hidden toll 23-Oct-2007
Need to rethink employment policy 22-Oct-2007
Inflation danger zone looming 22-Oct-2007
Humphries rejects Greens' IR criticism 18-Oct-2007
John Howard, Peter Costello deny secret IR agenda 16-Oct-2007
High Court kills states' IR hopes 16-Oct-2007
IR focal point on day one of campaign 15-Oct-2007
Greens won't block Labor's IR overhaul 15-Oct-2007
Unions are 'running an IR fear campaign' 05-Oct-2007
Employers ignore IR clause 05-Oct-2007
Mobility, flexibility are key in global workplace 03-Oct-2007
Time for NSW to help McArthur Transport workers: Hockey 03-Oct-2007
Union fund to be scrutinised 26-Sep-2007
Mid-November federal election likely 26-Sep-2007
Government seizes on 'scam' union deals 24-Sep-2007
Employee Engagement – A lifetime of opportunity 17-Sep-2007
Labor's industry policy 'a union makeover' 14-Sep-2007
WorkChoices critic 'not impressed' with Labor's IR plans 14-Sep-2007
Harvard economist hits at WorkChoices 12-Sep-2007
Govt to unveil updated IR policy 12-Sep-2007
Just the ticket for unionists 11-Sep-2007
Fine on workers' pay 11-Sep-2007
Coalition and Labor narrow industrial relations gap 03-Sep-2007
Labor’s IR policy creates a dangerous apartheid 03-Sep-2007
Rudd's killing us with IR kindness 30-Aug-2007
Rudd's new plan to woo business 28-Aug-2007
Rudd won't canvass IR 28-Aug-2007
Fly in, fly out mining threatened by pilots’ strike 28-Aug-2007
Irate unions look towards Greens 21-Aug-2007
Ads not helping unions 21-Aug-2007
Unions working on Rudd's choices 21-Aug-2007
Backpackers hired to check AWA legality 17-Aug-2007
Gillard's IR policy 'spells doom' 17-Aug-2007
ALP, Government under IR spotlight 17-Aug-2007
Trades desperate for more trainees 14-Aug-2007
Australian Second-Quarter Wages Seen Rising 1.1%, Survey Shows 14-Aug-2007
AAP Newswire Brief: AMMA 14-Aug-2007
Injection of facts into the IR debate 09-Aug-2007
Harkins withdraws ALP's candidacy 09-Aug-2007
Boat builder cruises on AWAs 06-Aug-2007
Workplace ads backfiring, report finds 06-Aug-2007
When Harry met Hockey: a Labor farce 31-Jul-2007
Firm offers: gifts to keep staff 31-Jul-2007
Mining industry pledges $500K for IR ads 30-Jul-2007
Many in dark over new IR laws: survey 25-Jul-2007
Labor's IR laws will hurt WA: business group 24-Jul-2007
Hold nerve on IR laws, PM urges 24-Jul-2007
Jobless rate shows 'Work Choices works' 20-Jul-2007
Port queues irk Japanese 18-Jul-2007
New approach to beat rural labour shortage 18-Jul-2007
Labor keeps whopping lead in opinion polls 16-Jul-2007
Businesses urged to kick in for IR election fight 16-Jul-2007
Mining lobby fails ALP on IR 12-Jul-2007
Hockey bid to silence unionists on talkback 12-Jul-2007
Bluescope fears IR changes under Labor 10-Jul-2007
Miners fear unions under Labor 10-Jul-2007
New job market is fairer all round 09-Jul-2007
First Online Members Forum a Great Success 06-Jul-2007
Australia raises minimum wage 2 percent 06-Jul-2007
Unions slam 'miserly' pay increase 06-Jul-2007
Mining industry compliance analysis 'timely': ACCI 06-Jul-2007
AMMA research paper argues for retention of current compliance system 02-Jul-2007
Rudd's blitz on union 'thugs' proves popular 29-Jun-2007
Liberals scare strategy to target unions 28-Jun-2007
Australia to establish migrant assessment centre in India 28-Jun-2007
Business warns changes to IR laws could be devastating 28-Jun-2007
Unionist's expulsion from ALP 'distracting from IR fight' 22-Jun-2007
IR law changes 'generate billions' 22-Jun-2007
Newspoll shows coalition gaining on IR 20-Jun-2007
OWS Investigations reveal no problems at Mt Whaleback for BHP Billiton Iron Ore 19-Jun-2007
Businesses hit out at IR leaflet fines 18-Jun-2007
Building giant warns against IR changes 18-Jun-2007
Employers fear return to unions' 14-Jun-2007
ACTU chief at odds with Labor plan 14-Jun-2007
Australians warming to IR laws: survey 13-Jun-2007
Labor, unions defend election tactic 13-Jun-2007
Rudd lays down IR law 12-Jun-2007
Assurance on IR campaign 12-Jun-2007
Striking now a distant memory 08-Jun-2007
IR changes creating jobs: survey 08-Jun-2007
Workers in the High Court silly: PM 05-Jun-2007
Unionist charged with threat to kill officials 05-Jun-2007
Australia makes worst IR laws list 05-Jun-2007
Labor plays down unionist's 'bible class' jibe 01-Jun-2007
Rudd doesn't understand unions: Mighell 01-Jun-2007
Firms fear the return of unions 30-May-2007
John Howard attacks Labor's IR policies 30-May-2007
Federal Government to hire 600 inspectors for fairness test 29-May-2007
Labor to support fairness test: Gillard 29-May-2007
Nearly 10pc of workers on AWAs 28-May-2007
Labor urged to back fairness test 28-May-2007
ALP says fairness test 'doesn't go far enough' 28-May-2007
New fairness test introduced to Parliament today 28-May-2007
Fact, not fiction, important in IR war 25-May-2007
CSIRO provides lifeline for miners 25-May-2007
Rudd's wife in IR scandal 24-May-2007
Workers are the winners if IR gives them choice 24-May-2007
We bungled on IR: Hockey 23-May-2007
Employers attack IRC finding on young workers 23-May-2007
Enslaver or liberator? AWAs conundrum 21-May-2007
Hockey launches workplace ad blit 21-May-2007
Ludwig warns Rudd on IR 21-May-2007
ACTU wrong again, AMMA sets the record straight 15-May-2007
Speculation Labor will change tack on AWAs 15-May-2007
Big business demands SA compo change 15-May-2007
Building costs rise on IR fears 15-May-2007
ALP urged to keep construction watchdog 14-May-2007
Rudd ready to backflip on AWAs 14-May-2007
Labor claims IR policy has flexibility, but more detail to come 14-May-2007
Rudd tries to ease IR concerns 14-May-2007
Gillard's IR policy rewrite 'deliberate' 11-May-2007
Rudd's $2.5 billion skills vision 11-May-2007
AMMA writes to Julia Gillard with proposal on Global No Disadvantage Test 10-May-2007
Why AWAs are better for the nation 10-May-2007
Rudd in IR policy wobble 10-May-2007
Labor too quick on IR 09-May-2007
AWAs override union inflexibility 09-May-2007
New Fairness Test for AWAs and collective agreements applies from 7 May 2007 08-May-2007
Labor's IR Policy a mess, says Joe Hockey 08-May-2007
IR changes to ensure flexibility 08-May-2007
Greg Combet confirms he'll stand for ALP 04-May-2007
Labor may fine tune IR plans 04-May-2007
New fairness test announced for AWAs 04-May-2007
AMMA makes proposal to ALP to save AWAs 04-May-2007
AMMA's Member Forum One not to be misssed 03-May-2007
Labor fails to ease miners' concerns 03-May-2007
Business looks set to launch IR ad campaign 03-May-2007
Labor's IR setback 03-May-2007
AMMA Board meets with Julia Gillard 03-May-2007
Rudd's IR gamble 01-May-2007
BHP slams Labor's IR stance 01-May-2007
ALP to revive old IR system 30-Apr-2007
Gillard rejects business concerns over IR policy 30-Apr-2007
Business pounds Rudd's plans for the workplace 30-Apr-2007
PM ups heat on Labor IR plan 27-Apr-2007
Rudd policies face first test: winning his party's approval 27-Apr-2007
Rudd's IR plan 'illegal', say law experts 27-Apr-2007
Call for details of Rudd's IR policy 26-Apr-2007
Rudd says new umpire will handle IR system 26-Apr-2007
Victorian Unions To Oppose Labor's Workplace Legislation At Conference 20-Apr-2007
Extra speed and flexibility with benefits 20-Apr-2007
Gillard denies IR reform confusion 20-Apr-2007
Rudd slams AMWU boss for IR criticism 20-Apr-2007
Labor's IR stand risks jobs: business 19-Apr-2007
Labor repositions itself for the IR battle 19-Apr-2007
Not the time for hardline IR stance 19-Apr-2007
Joe Hockey Interview 16-Apr-2007
WorkChoices battle shifts to rates risk 16-Apr-2007
Government denies more IR changes 16-Apr-2007
AWAs up in ACT 12-Apr-2007
Job ads hit record as growth gains strength 12-Apr-2007
Major Overhaul to Australia's Skilled Migration Program is Announced 11-Apr-2007
Boom in the west to go on for years 05-Apr-2007
Beaconsfield to reopen 05-Apr-2007
Unions seek protection for young workers 05-Apr-2007
Union memberships hit hard 04-Apr-2007
IR laws 'causing union membership drop' says Combet 04-Apr-2007
The Figures Are Clear: Hard Rock Mining Union Membership Less Than 1 in 6 03-Apr-2007
Hotel group in court over alleged AWA pressure 03-Apr-2007
Costello report predicts prosperity 02-Apr-2007
Tiny animals stop Australian mine 30-Mar-2007
Joint Committee on Migration to Hear from AMMA 30-Mar-2007
AMMA AWA Paper Delivered at 2007 IRSA National Conference 30-Mar-2007
Unions 'forced Rudd to back down on IR' 29-Mar-2007
Labor would have us down tools and return to IR strife 29-Mar-2007
Rudd and Unions to battle on IR 28-Mar-2007
I won't back down on Work Choices: PM 27-Mar-2007
Rolling back WorkChoices 'will send terrible signal' 27-Mar-2007
Liberals say SA Govt wants union access to all workplaces 15-Mar-2007
Jobs growth tipped to continue: DEWR 15-Mar-2007
Unions funding 'sneaky' tactics 15-Mar-2007
We won't go backwards on IR: Gillard 15-Mar-2007
One in three bosses want workers 14-Mar-2007
Bargains surge but pay rises slow 13-Mar-2007
Work safety blast 13-Mar-2007
Union fires latest shot in IR war 12-Mar-2007
New deal for working parents rejected 08-Mar-2007
Water grid dispute reaches IR commission 08-Mar-2007
Reserve Bank holds rates steady 07-Mar-2007
Australia's Seek Job Index Up 3.4% In Feb To Two-Yr High 07-Mar-2007
Push for 38-week family leave 07-Mar-2007
Govt rejects employees worse off since WorkChoices 05-Mar-2007
Rudd commits Labor to scrapping IR laws 05-Mar-2007
Gillard backs uranium mining 27-Feb-2007
Labor to address concerns on IR stance 27-Feb-2007
Beaconsfield mine manager says its time for a change 22-Feb-2007
Costello warns against IR retreat 22-Feb-2007
ALP policy may harm mine 21-Feb-2007
View the latest AMMA National Conference Program now 20-Feb-2007
OWS targets 3,500 cleaning industry employers in Australia 20-Feb-2007
Gillard pledges fairer IR system 19-Feb-2007
NSW to hold Tristar IR inquiry 19-Feb-2007
Jobs advocate to probe retail 16-Feb-2007
IR changes keep lid on wage rises 15-Feb-2007
Hockey and Gillard toe to toe 15-Feb-2007
Beaconsfield deal is a lift for Allstate 13-Feb-2007
Unions and ALP don't agree on sacking laws 13-Feb-2007
Hockey labels Labor IR confusing 12-Feb-2007
Greens call for end to coal exports 12-Feb-2007
State inquiry into redundancy `avoidance' 09-Feb-2007
Company fined over forseeable fatality 08-Feb-2007
New IR deal to protect Queenslands overseas workers 08-Feb-2007
Hockey rejects criticism of IR laws 07-Feb-2007
BP sued for pressuring staff over AWAs 07-Feb-2007
Howard opposes arbitrary carbon tax 07-Feb-2007
Govt calls for detail on Labor's IR policy 05-Feb-2007
Carbon tax to hit mining sector 05-Feb-2007
Right of entry ruling `fair' 02-Feb-2007
Tristar contracts inquiry 02-Feb-2007
Rudd to take advise from business group 02-Feb-2007
6.7 million recovered by OWS 01-Feb-2007
Business to quiz Rudd on reforms 01-Feb-2007
DEWR skilled vacancies index up 1.4pc 31-Jan-2007
Max Gillies Confirmed as the After Dinner Speaker at the 2007 AMMA National Conference 31-Jan-2007
New Cabinet sworn in ahead of elections 31-Jan-2007
Business tackles Labor 31-Jan-2007
Low strike figures threatened by IR policy rollback 31-Jan-2007
Electrician's death bring union threats 30-Jan-2007
Boom drives mineral exploration to 30-year high 25-Jan-2007
Inflation fall eases Coalition rate fears 25-Jan-2007
Joe Hockey replaces Kevin Andrews as Workplace Relations Minister 25-Jan-2007
OWS to prosecute five companies for underpayments 19-Jan-2007
DEWR job indicator points to slower employment growth 18-Jan-2007
Government comments on AIRC ruling 17-Jan-2007
Ruling guards against work injury sackings 16-Jan-2007
The Australian Fair Pay Commission calls for submissions for 2007 minimum wage review 15-Jan-2007
WA uranium ban 12-Jan-2007
New jobs figures released 12-Jan-2007
Labor changes mind on contractors 11-Jan-2007
Bendigo Mining to halt production at Kangaroo Flat 10-Jan-2007
OWS targets industries employing young workers 09-Jan-2007
Recent AIRC decision clarifies meaning of 'project' 09-Jan-2007
ACTU announces enforced union-member WorkChoices fighting levy 05-Jan-2007
AWU to meet State Minister to discuss right of entry to Queensland mines 05-Jan-2007
CFMEU negotiating for subsidised housing 05-Jan-2007
Minerals Council backs Government's call for mining reform 03-Jan-2007
2007 AMMA National Conference in Perth this year 02-Jan-2007
Aust skilled vacancies rose 0.9 per cent in December 21-Dec-2006
Mine safety in Queensland getting better 19-Dec-2006
Labour Market Overview 18-Dec-2006
Third miner tests positive to legionnaires' disease 15-Dec-2006
Jobs growth may fall, indicator predicts 14-Dec-2006
Queensland legislates to 'soften' WorkChoices 13-Dec-2006
Rudd confirms, he will tear up WorkChoices 12-Dec-2006
Gillard sticks to IR laws pledge 11-Dec-2006
Gillard to take IR 11-Dec-2006
Smith unlikely to hold onto IR 08-Dec-2006
Joblessness stays at 30-year low 07-Dec-2006
Hanson plans return to federal politics 07-Dec-2006
AIRC considers union push for standardised pay rise 05-Dec-2006
Unemployment Low Accross Most Electorates 05-Dec-2006
New team pledges a future for industry 05-Dec-2006
Rudd Says Frontbench decisions will be faction free 05-Dec-2006
Kevin Rudd wins ALP leadership battle 49 votes to 39 votes 04-Dec-2006
IR protests to continue vow unions 01-Dec-2006
IR protest rall fails to deliver for Labor 01-Dec-2006
AIRC to hear flow-on of AFPC’s $27.36 on Dec 4 and 5 30-Nov-2006
CBA denies forcing staff to sign AWAs 30-Nov-2006
Thousands to protest over IR laws 29-Nov-2006
Qld mining enjoying huge growth: survey 28-Nov-2006
AMMA Member Forum and Christmas Cocktail Function in WA 27-Nov-2006
State victory no guarantee for federal Labor 27-Nov-2006
Wage rises falls to 3.7% 23-Nov-2006
Economic growth slows 23-Nov-2006
Skilled vacancies fell in November 23-Nov-2006
AIRC Rules in Favour of Textile Workers 22-Nov-2006
Unions plan new assault on IR laws 21-Nov-2006
Resignations breach IR talks 21-Nov-2006
AIRC to Conduct Survey 20-Nov-2006
States call for summit 16-Nov-2006
Industry Groups Call for States to end IR Opposition 15-Nov-2006
High Court Ruling Won't Expand IR Laws 15-Nov-2006
WorkChoices Challenge Rejected 14-Nov-2006
Demand For Forign Workers Slows 14-Nov-2006
High Court IR Ruling Expected Today 14-Nov-2006
AMENDMENTS TO WORKPLACE RELATIONS LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS 13-Nov-2006
High Court Decision Expected Tuesday 13-Nov-2006
Unemployment Rate Falls To New Low 09-Nov-2006
Side deals can put contracts at risk 09-Nov-2006
New Principal Employee Relations Consultant 08-Nov-2006
RBA ups rates for third time this year 08-Nov-2006
CDEP cuts won't end Indigenous corp 08-Nov-2006
INDIGENOUS EMPLOYMENT DISCUSSION PAPER RELEASED 06-Nov-2006
Labour market strength surprises analyst 06-Nov-2006
Wage rise 'must be worth it' 03-Nov-2006
Miners win right to keep awards 03-Nov-2006
Labor still to scrap Fair Pay Commission 02-Nov-2006
Record low job retrenchments 01-Nov-2006
Unions pushing Work Choices fight - PM 01-Nov-2006
Feltex case tests IR law 01-Nov-2006
SA Government moves to protect outworkers 31-Oct-2006
Rise in minimum wage fair and reasonable: Andrews 30-Oct-2006
Feds to flex muscles for skilled migrants 30-Oct-2006
Labor plans to AFPC 30-Oct-2006
Wage decision shocks unions, business 27-Oct-2006
GOVERNMENT WELCOMES AFPC PAY DECISION 27-Oct-2006
Pay rise delivered 26-Oct-2006
Skills training crisis 26-Oct-2006
ACTU to exploit IR laws 26-Oct-2006
DEWR skilled vacancies index rises 1.2 pct in Oct