Midday News Bulletin 3 June 2024

Millions to receive a 3.75 per cent wage increase, Penny Wong denounces Peter Dutton's threat to pull out of the International Criminal Court, A weekend of upsets in the National Rugby League.Penny Wong denounces Peter Dutton's threat to pull out of the International Criminal Court.Millions of Australians will get a 3.75 per cent wage increase, with the Fair Work Commission handing down its annual wage review decision.

The Australian Council of Trade Unions had been pushing for a five per cent increase which they say is needed to keep up with inflation rates.Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong says the government welcomes the ceasefire and hostage release proposal put forward by US President Joe Biden. Speaking at a Senate estimates hearing, Penny Wong has reiterated the government's calls for the Israeli government to agree to an immediate ceasefire so that hostages can be returned and Palestinian civilians protected from further catastrophe.

The analysis from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute report had found that despite a $50 billion cash injection over the next decade, more defence funding is needed to ensure Australia is capable if the region deteriorates quickly. She had lodged a claim for unlawful dismissal saying the ABC told her that she had breached their social media policy for posting a Human Rights Watch announcement related to Israel's war in Gaza on her personal Instagram account.

Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)

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