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Backbone of WA Economy Hit by Queensland Ruling

  • BHP has lost a significant legal challenge regarding union claims for 'same job, same pay' for its in-house labour hire workers, as stated by the Fair Work Commission.
  • The decision affects 2200 workers in Queensland's Bowen Basin, who are now eligible for a pay increase of $30,000 each.
  • BHP is expected to incur costs of about $66 million due to this ruling, according to the ACTU.
  • The ruling is seen as a victory for Australian unions, promoting wage justice and fair treatment for labour hire workers.
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Backbone of WA economy hit by Queensland ruling

A Fair Work Commission decision about three mines in Queensland is rippling across industries on the other side of the country.

·Sydney, Australia
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Australian Financial Review broke the news in Sydney, Australia on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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