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Judy McMahon, the owner of Catalina Restaurant in Rose Bay, relies on foreign hospitality students.

‘Australians don’t want to do the work’: Top restaurants slam migration crackdown

Judy McMahon, owner of Rose Bay harbourside restaurant Catalina, said more than half of her employees were on visas.

  • Daniella White

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The building industry faces a chronic shortage of workers in coming years.

Decade-long shortfall of tradies tipped to undermine nation’s housing push

Build Skills Australia warns the government’s ambitious housing target of 1.2 million homes over five years faces major challenges.

  • Olivia Ireland
Simon Bush, CEO of the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA).

The digital divide: Upskilling to meet our growing tech needs

Australians’ zest for lifelong learning will be put to the test as it looks to build the high-tech workforce necessary to underpin a 21st century economy.

  • Adam Turner
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A discussion that was initially humorous

And celebrating the fruits of one’s labour.

Remember the golden rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

Ten pieces of career advice that are actually worth listening to

A lot of advice can be worthless, but these tips (plus lessons learnt along the way) have helped me throughout my career, including when I’ve hit a rough spot.

  • Helena Morrissey
Worker wellbeing is a growing concern for organisations with increases in psychosocial risk claims and work absences due to stress and exhaustion.

No more ‘circling back’: How the office changed in 2023

From artificial intelligence to wellness, here’s a look back at the biggest workplace trends of 2023. (And what’s likely to be big in 2024 – like paid job interviews.)

  • Lauren Ironmonger
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Apprentices are being offered up to $10,000 to train in the renewables sector.

Nation’s skills not match-fit for net zero, government agency warns

Skills and Training Minister Brendan O’Connor is vowing to overhaul TAFE education as a key government agency warns the nation’s ability to achieve net zero is at risk while the tertiary sector can’t keep pace with demand.

  • Angus Thompson
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has stepped back from dealing with the News Media Bargaining Code.

National skills passport to provide digital ID for workers

Treasurer Jim Chalmers will on Sunday announce a $9.1 million investment to prepare a business case for creating a national skills passport where workers can record their qualifications.

  • Lisa Visentin
Psychologist Jocelyn Brewer says it’s normal to feel hesitant when trying something new.

From learning Mandarin to photography: how a short course can be life-changing

Learning new skills can expand our sense of self and challenge our thinking.

  • Evelyn Lewin
Judy McGuinness of the Yes I Can Campaign runs an adult literacy class in Airds, NSW, in 2019.

When words fail, fists fly and hearts break

As Australia sets out to discover how many citizens fall short on literacy, numeracy and digital skills, I remember good lives damaged by illiteracy.

  • Tony Wright

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