Defence bunkers for industrial strife after 93% strike vote

Abbott and Abetz face deep resistance at Russell.

16 April, 2015

Is 2% as good as it gets for APS bargaining?

Falling inflation subdues wage growth.

5 March, 2015

Abbott pushes Defence pay deal to 2.0%

Uniformed wage offer limps over low inflation rate.

4 March, 2015

Lambie lobs legislative grenade into Defence pay row

Threat to block all government legislation.

7 November, 2014

Fury over sub-inflation Defence pay deal approval

Abbott takes fire for not standing-up for diggers.

4 November, 2014

Abbott in firefight over Defence wage deal

Staff advocates and Opposition attack below inflation offer.

14 October, 2014

Doctors demand Medibank Health Solutions audit at Defence after Luxottica data incident

Contract dogged by problems says AMA

29 July, 2014