Record-high fuel costs in Australia have forced Uber and Australia Post to impose fuel surcharges for their services, pushing up the cost of living for residents. Uber Australia announced on Friday that based on driver-partner feedback, a temporary fuel surcharge would be rolled out across Australia. “While earnings on our platform remain elevated compared to…

Businesses, unions, and the government have agreed to work together to develop a plan that will encourage workers to get vaccinated without resorting to vaccine mandates. On Wednesday, Industrial Relations Minister Michaelia Cash lead a virtual roundtable discussion with 50 employer groups, union, and government leaders to discuss how to approach and support workplace vaccinations….

A union has criticised Australian food company SPC’s decision to require all staff and visitors to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before entering any company premises. The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) said the company failed to properly consult with workers and their union on the decision to make vaccinations mandatory. AMWU also said it…

Food and vegetable manufacturer SPC is the first Australian company to announce that all staff must be fully vaccinated for the CCP virus by the end of November or be banned from entering any company workplace. The mandate covers everyone who enters an SPC company space, including all staff—casual and permanent workers and contractors—as well as…