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News 2015

It's Tax Time Again

The end of the financial year is here again, and before you know it, it’ll be time to get your tax return organised.

2015 Annual Wage Review

Recently, unions, employer groups and the government once again locked horns over what they see as a fair and just increase to the wages of this na

Attack On Sunday Penalty Rates And Other Working Conditions

Recently, you would have seen publicity over a proposal to slash the Sunday penalty rates of retail and hospitality workers.

Public Holidays-Easter Sunday Update

The Labor Government in Victoria appointed Easter Sunday 2015 as a public holiday.

Public Holidays-Easter Sunday Update

The Labor Government in Victoria appointed Easter Sunday 2015 as a public holiday.

Productivity Commission Report - Attack On Your Penalty Rates Continues

The Productivity Commission has been asked by the Abbott Federal Government to examine Australia’s industrial relations system.

A Week To Celebrate & Work

When the first National 100% Pay Week was held three years ago, the SDA was in the Fair Work Commission pushing the case for younger worke

New Agreement At Coles

A new Agreement negotiated by the SDA with Coles Supermarkets recently received a resounding 92% “yes” vote by employees at Coles, with more than 3

Let’s Put An End To Age Discrimination

The Australian Human Rights Commission recently conducted a national survey as part of the Willing to Work National Inquiry which is revie

Workload Stress: Is This An Issue For You?

SDA members working across retail, fast food and warehousing identified workload as their number one workplace health and safety concern during the

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