Anthony Albanese says workers "shouldn't have to wait years for justice" with new Fair Work Court

At the Australian Labor Party’s national conference in Adelaide, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the creation of a new Fair Work Court, a move designed to resolve wage disputes more quickly and affordably. Responding to what attendees described as a subdued economic debate—despite earlier testimony from union figure Bill Kelty highlighting falling real wages and weak productivity—Albanese argued that employees who have lost significant sums through underpayment should not face lengthy legal delays or find that pursuing their claim costs more than the amount they are owed. The new court, touted as a victory for organized labor, aims to speed up case handling and lower expenses for workers. The conference otherwise proceeded with an emphasis on unity, avoiding internal dissent on broader economic challenges.