Australia news live: Pauline Hanson to make cost of living ‘worse’, new union boss warns; Labor scraps course citing ‘integrity’
Summary
Melissa Donnelly, the new leader of the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU), said workers should have a say in how artificial intelligence (AI) is used at work, but not full control. She warned that Pauline Hanson’s party opposes workers’ rights and could make living costs harder. The Australian government plans to close a management course over concerns it is being misused by people trying to enter the country improperly.Key Facts
- Melissa Donnelly is the new secretary of the Australian Council of Trade Unions.
- Donnelly wants workers to be consulted about AI use at work but does not support a full veto.
- AI regulations may need to be stronger to protect workers and jobs in the future.
- Donnelly criticized Pauline Hanson’s party for opposing worker protections like penalty rates, minimum wage, and casual worker rights.
- Labor will shut down a graduate diploma of management course due to concerns that it is being misused to get into Australia.
- The course is registered at 452 institutions but many students are not completing or even starting it.
- Labor blames the previous government (Coalition) for allowing poor quality growth in international student numbers and visa misuse.
- Students currently enrolled in the course will be allowed to finish it despite the closure decision.
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