'Put the weapons down': PM calls for ceasefire to end IR deadlock...

Real news, honest views. View Online   |   Forward May 27, 2020 'Put the weapons down': PM calls for ceasefire to end IR deadlock Prime Minister Scott Morrison is calling for a ceasefire between unions and businesses as he pushes to end decades of political deadlock on industrial relations. Public servant wage freeze an insult to essential workers: ACTU ACTU president Michele O'Neil says a 12-month wage freeze for the NSW public sector is an insult to thousands of essential workers who have worked to get the state through the coronavirus crisis. LIVE PICTURES: Fresh anti-China protests break out in Hong Kong Thousands of protestors have taken to the streets in downtown Hong Kong to protest a new Chinese security law, which critics say is Beijing's attempt to eradicate civil liberties. PM, ACTU make Kirribilli deal on IR talks A meeting between Scott Morrison and ACTU Secretary Sally McManus at Kirribilli House is understood to have set the scene for the government's renewed push to reform industrial relations, Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says. AFP will not charge Annika Smethurst following raid The Australian Federal Police has confirmed it will not lay any charges against News Corp journalist Annika Smethurst. Public servant wage freeze an insult to essential workers: ACTU ACTU president Michele O'Neil says a 12-month wage freeze for the NSW public sector is an insult to thousands of essential workers who have worked to get the state through the coronavirus crisis. Our leaders have perverted science for political gain A small outreach centre in Liverpool is doing all it can to stay in contact with those who are most vulnerable. Queensland man, 30, dies from coronavirus A 30-year-old Queensland man has died from COVID-19, bringing the state's virus death toll to seven. Image-based abuse cases increase by 200 per cent during coronavirus lockdown ESafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant says her office has seen a 200 per cent increase in image-based abuse cases since the beginning of the coronavirus lockdown. Labor accuses government of using IR reform as a 'marketing ploy' Labor backbencher Peter Khalil says he holds concerns the Prime Minister's push to end the industrial relations deadlock is nothing more than a "marketing ploy". PM stands firm on JobKeeper, insisting 'Australians cannot live on borrowed money forever' Prime Minister Scott Morrison is standing firm on JobKeeper, insisting "we can't have Australians living on borrowed money for a protracted period of time". 'Unacceptable' level of transparency surrounding skills funding The lack of transparency in how the states use the $1.5 billion in Commonwealth skills funding will be a major focus of the government's planned overhaul, Skills Minister Michaelia Cash says. Seven year wait for Malka Leifer extradition trial 'too long, too unfair' Three alleged sexual abuse victims of former Melbourne school principle Malka Leifer – who fled 74 sexual abuse charges – have thanked the Australian government and community for support during their fight for justice. Stock market confidence to grow as ASX 200 climbs five per cent The ASX 200 has climbed about five per cent on Monday and Tuesday despite a 0.7 pre cent drop in the Australian market on Wednesday morning. Roger Federer posts heartfelt farewell message to Alan Jones Tennis champion Roger Federer has delivered a heartfelt farewell message to Alan Jones following the broadcasters recent announcement he will be retiring from radio after over three decades in the industry. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe