Fair Work Commission rejects gas giant Inpex’s claims strikes would damage Australia’s economy

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has rejected claims from one of Australia’s biggest gas producers that continued industrial action would significantly damage the nation’s economy and threaten Australia’s relationships with its Asian partners amid the ongoing global fuel crisis. More than 400 workers at energy giant Inpex have been escalating industrial action since the start…

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Independent watchdog to probe complaints against WA judges under new legislation

Complaints about the behaviour and capacity of judges and magistrates will be investigated by an independent watchdog, under new legislation to be introduced to WA parliament this week. The legislation would see the establishment of a nine-person Judicial Commission, which would handle complaints about the state’s judicial officers. Complaints could include bullying or harassment by…

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