Johnston No-show For Wages Hearing

SYDNEY Kings owner Tim Johnston failed to attend an Industrial Relations Commission hearing yesterday, forcing the postponement of an inquiry into players' non-paid wages.

Doctors Vie For Healthy Rise In Pay

DOCTORS have declared the Victorian Government's wages policy "dead, done and dusted" in the light of growing inflation, as they seek a big boost to their public-sector pay.

Guest Workers 'won't Spark Backlash'

A GUEST worker scheme for South Pacific Islanders would not spark a right-wing backlash by undercutting local wages and conditions, Immigration Minister Chris Evans says.

Pacific Worker Scheme 'won't Spark Right-wing Backlash'

A GUEST worker scheme for South Pacific Islanders will not spark a right-wing backlash by undercutting local wages and conditions, Immigration Minister Chris Evans says.

Myths Drive 'failing Schools' Ploy

A RECURRING theme of current educational debate is what should be done about "underperforming" or even "failing" schools. Schemes to pay higher wages to "high-performing" teachers to work in such schools - as well as regular calls by politicians for improved "accountability" - reinforce the view that a number of schools fit this "underperforming" category. The latest State Government blueprint seems to be based on this same assumption.

Nurse Admits Falsifying Hospital Patient Records

A SENIOR nurse at a major Sydney hospital altered patients' medical records to steal more than $70,000 in false wages.

Wage Rises A 'risk Rather Than Reality'

TALK of a wages break-out is not borne out by the reality on the ground, despite all the lurid headlines.

Higher Rates Still On Agenda: Rba

Reduced demand may stave off another rate rise but blow-outs in goods and services prices and wages remain key risks.