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Advocating for Workers in Law, Policy and Society

We take workers' voices into the rooms where decisions are made — shaping fairer laws, stronger protections and a more just economy.

Our agenda

Policy Priorities

Living Wages

A national benchmark that lifts workers out of poverty.

Safe Workplaces

Stronger occupational health and safety laws.

Social Protection

Universal coverage and a stronger safety net.

Equal Pay

Closing pay gaps across gender and race.

Public Services

Properly funded, quality public services and jobs.

Labour-Law Reform

Modern laws that protect every worker.

Anti-Discrimination

Robust protections against unfair treatment.

Platform Worker Rights

Fair rules for the gig and digital economy.

Our research

Policy Papers & Submissions

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Towards a National Living Wage

Research briefing on the case for a living-wage benchmark.

Report · 2024
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Submission on Labour-Law Reform

Our formal submission to the parliamentary review.

Submission · 2024
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Protecting Platform Workers

Policy proposals for the gig and digital economy.

Briefing · 2023
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State of Workplace Safety

Annual review of occupational health and safety.

Report · 2023
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Closing the Pay Gap

Evidence and recommendations on equal pay.

Briefing · 2023
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Funding Public Services

The case for investment in public-sector jobs.

Report · 2022
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In the public arena

Government & Public Engagement

We hold decision-makers accountable and put workers' interests on the national agenda.

  • Public statements on labour issues
  • Legislative submissions & testimony
  • Campaign letters & petitions
  • Engagement at NEDLAC & bargaining councils

Recent public statements

May 2025

Statement on minimum-wage review

Mar 2025

Submission on OHS amendments

Jan 2025

Open letter on platform-worker rights

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