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Coal mining contractors have had an entitlements burden eased.

MANAGEMENT

Employers get coal long service leave lifeline

Legislation introduced to help employers meet their LSL obligations

28 November 2025

Peabody Energy, Glencore and Whitehaven Coal launched the appeal last year.

MANAGEMENT

'Dangerous precedent' set in multi-employer bargaining decision

Appeal brought by three major coal miners rejected in Federal Court

10 September 2025

The lockout of workers at Peabody's Metropolitan mine has been extended into July.

COMMUNITY

Metropolitan lockout extended to three weeks

Union wants law changed to stop miners using lockout tactic

27 June 2025

The SJSP laws could translate to a broader economic contribution of up to $2.56 billion

MANAGEMENT

Mining advocates vow to keep pushing for SJSP repeal

Coalition will instead seek to CFMEU out of the Pilbara

06 April 2025

OPERATIONS

Service contractors questions to be tested in FWC

Case revolves around whether BHP's Operations Services arm is a true service contractor

20 January 2025

AREEA expects there to be 13 coal projects to get off the ground in the next five years. Photo: Shutterstock

MANAGEMENT

Albanese's antics risk $131B in investment

The 107 resources and energy projects on the books equate to 27,000 jobs

16 September 2024

A recent Fair Work Commission ruling has alarm bells ringing in the mining industry. Photo: Shutterstock

MANAGEMENT

Union wins multi-employer bargaining push over three sites

Move has set alarm bells ringing in the mining industry

26 August 2024

The South Flank mine is one of the BHP operations targeted by the WMWA's union agreement push. Photo courtesy BHP

MANAGEMENT

Fears union push for BHP WAIO agreement thin edge of the wedge

Industry concerned it will provide the catalyst for unionisation of the Pilbara

13 August 2024

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