Last mentioned: Mar 26, 2026
Return to Work
Staff resume duties but unions confirm the strike threat remains on the table as a tactical option.
Negotiation Deadlock
Talks between ABC management and union representatives fail to produce a revised offer.
Strike Action Commences
ABC staff walk out, disrupting national news and radio programming schedules.
ACTU 5-Week Push
ACTU formally launches its campaign for a fifth week of annual leave.
Right to Disconnect
New laws introduced to allow workers to ignore work communications outside of hours.
Fair Work Act
National Employment Standards (NES) codify the 4-week minimum leave entitlement.
4-Week Standard Set
Four weeks of annual leave becomes the standard for most Australian workers.
ABC employees have returned to their posts following a period of industrial action, but unions warn that further strikes remain on the table. The dispute centers on a breakdown in Enterprise Agreement negotiations regarding wage increases, job security, and the broadcaster's digital-first transformation.
The Victorian government's landmark initiative to codify the right to work from home is set to reshape the Australian labor market, offering flexibility to carers while raising alarms over increased litigation. Legal experts warn that the shift could trigger a wave of workplace disputes and higher insurance premiums as employers navigate new compliance boundaries.
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has launched a landmark campaign to increase the national minimum annual leave entitlement from four to five weeks. The proposal aims to modernize the Fair Work Act and address the rising crisis of workplace stress and burnout across the country.