Labor offers public sector workers a 10.5 per cent wage rise over three years; Australian Workers Union boss Daniel Walton steps down from his role to pursue a career in the private sector. Follow updates here.
Two fast-food businesses in Victoria are facing hundreds of charges for allegedly breaking child labour laws.
Meanwhile, Cold Rock in Shepparton is accused of failing to provide sufficient breaks of at least 30 minutes every three hours and employing children later than 9pm. Victoria’s child labour laws restrict when businesses can employ children and for how long they can work.Employees under 15 must be supervised by someone who holds a valid employee Victorian Working with Children Check.
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