Alleged rapist wasn’t sacked for 10 days
Scott Morrison claimed the Liberal staffer at the centre of Brittany Higgins’ rape allegation was fired “swiftly”. We now know that wasn’t the case.
Employment
Get all the latest news on jobs and employment in Australia. Find out the highest paid industries, emerging careers and unemployment statistics.
How your TikToks can land you a job
Employment experts reveal how jobseekers with little work experience can point to skills they have gained during everyday activities.
Ice truckie’s family wins $500k payout
The family of a truckie who crashed while high has been awarded a payout after his drug use was ruled to be in the “course of his employment”.
Aussie jobs surpass ‘bumper’ 23-year record
After a tumultuous 12 months, the Australian jobs market has rebounded in a way nobody expected, breaking not just one but two long held records.
How to get rich quick in 2021
There’s one type of qualification that is in hot demand – and for anyone willing to take a leap of faith, it could make them a lot richer.
‘Get a job’: Blunt message to unemployed
Employment Minister Stuart Robert has defended the ‘DobSeeker’ reporting line and unleashed at Australians not willing to find a job.
150,000 Aussies set to lose jobs
The unemployment rate is predicted to surge above 7 per cent as jobs get cut and competition for work heats up.
MP’s tense TV exchange over Holgate saga
Jobs Minister Stuart Robert had an awkward back-and-forth with ABC Insiders host David Speers when asked about Christine Holgate.
Four jobs that can cash in at tax time
People working in four industries could be missing out on thousands by failing to make these claims when they lodge their tax return.
What you need to do now to be rich later
Here’s the best ways to make the most of your money at each stage of your working life, so you can live the good life in retirement.
Four days until economic bloodbath
It’s an event that we should be ready for – but according to a new report there’s a strong sign among Aussies that we could be left scrambling.
Biden staffers fired for drug use
Five White House staffers have been fired over past cannabis use, even though they may have broken no laws as it is legal in many states.
Gruelling job ‘worse than foster care’
The employees have banded together to complain their 20-hour shifts amount to ‘abuse’ and have called for change.
How much super you need at your age
Australians need far more saved up in super than they do to be able to retire comfortably. This is how much you should have.
Huge change that could make you rich
It hasn’t been seen since the 1970s but the Reserve Bank is finally aiming for something that could see all of our pay packets dramatically increase.
Unis where you’re most likely to get a job
A report has listed the Australian universities where graduates find it easy to get full-time work – and the leaders may come as a surprise.
$49k out of uni: Field that pays ‘stuff-all’
A crucial industry is facing a crisis, with rock-bottom salaries and poor morale keeping graduates away and pushing others into early retirement.
How COVID has changed average wages
Wages and jobs are starting to bounce back in Australia a year after the first cases were discovered – so how has COVID impacted our pay packets?
250k Aussies may soon lose their jobs
Up to a quarter of a million Aussies could lose their jobs in a wave of business collapses beginning within weeks, new analysis has warned.
‘Make sure future you is getting paid’
Real estate prices are going through the roof again leaving many locked out of the market. But one expert warns our obsession is a mistake.
How poor spelling affects careers
Spelling skills are required in every career, whether writing a cover letter or articulating a business idea to a client. Employment expert Amanda Rose shares her insights.
One month to economic carnage
The clock is ticking until Australians will have to face the reality of what the pandemic has done to our economy. Here’s how it could play out.
Minister’s voicemail to Libs staffer
A senior Minister assured a Libs staffer to “sleep tight” when news of a late night incident was about to break, saying it was “under control”.
Fallout after girls told no skimpy outfits
A principal at a Sydney girls’ school told students not to wear “skimpy or revealing” clothes for a reason that’s been labelled “inappropriate and regrettable”.
Why young men are joining bikie gangs
Outlaw motorcycle gangs are recruiting younger men who are drawn to the gangster image and keen to get rich quick, a new study has shown.
Nuclear war threat a ‘real possibility’
A top US admiral has warned “nuclear employment is a very real possibility” when dealing with threats from Russia and China.
Fears of anti-vaxx fights over vaccine
The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in Australia could lead to ugly disputes with anti-vaxxers in workplaces across the country, experts warn.
WA’s big ban to stop spread
Hotel quarantine workers in WA could be stopped from undertaking additional employment as soon as next week.
Best ways to score that new job
Recruiters are shocked at some of the most simple mistakes people make on their resume and in interviews. Here’s how to put your best foot forward on paper and in person.
ASX roars to fresh 11-month high
Buy-now-pay-later company Zip Co and the fashion retailer behind Katies were big winners as the ASX hit an 11-month high.
Aussies eligible for $4000 payout
A group of Aussie workers will be eligible for thousands of dollars in incentives to help boost an important employment sector.
ASX keeps climbing higher
Stronger commodities prices and positive economic data pushed the ASX higher but travel stocks struggled amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in NSW.
Critical job hasn’t been invented yet
Kids starting school have a good chance of working in a job that is yet to be invented. But there are ways to learn skills now that will translate to a job later.
Plea for Kiwis to work in Australia
Regional sectors smashed by coronavirus have received a boost, with the government urging Kiwis to fill temporary vacancies this summer.
Word to ban when job hunting
It’s the word plaguing job hunters struggling in a competitive employment market and it could be a sign you need to refresh your mindset.
Jobs we won’t be able to do in future
Forget robots; there’s another reason scores of jobs, from tradies to trolley collectors, may become almost impossible to perform – and the reason is all around us.
‘Big win’ for retail workers
There’s a change coming that will have a significant impact on a group of retail workers – but not everyone will benefit.
In-demand jobs boosting Aussie recovery
As job ads continue to rebound to their pre-pandemic levels, those after jobs in trades and services, healthcare, hospitality and tourism are in luck.
Best $56 billion Australia ever wasted
A huge $56 billion was spent to save jobs when the pandemic hit. And a huge amount of it was seemingly wasted. But that wasn’t the case.
Ticking time bomb in Aussie house market
Banks are chasing mortgage payments and economists say we’re “pretending” if we think everything’s OK. What’s next for our crumbling economy?
Barista ‘terrified’ of being homeless
A Melbourne barista who arranged a rent reduction with her landlord has been left in a frightening situation after the landlord backflipped.
Renewables generating Aussie jobs
Early adoption of renewables has Australian-owned hydro, wind and solar schemes helping power economic recovery and employment.
Workers ripped off $123m in unpaid wages
More than 25,500 workers have been ripped off by employers underpaying them with “extremely disappointing” figures that triple last year’s numbers.
Dan ‘not surprised’ by shocking jobs fall
Employment in Victoria has fallen by 36,000 jobs in September, with the federal Treasurer using the latest figures as a call to end Melbourne’s lockdown.
Will you save or spend your money?
The wealthy will get the most back when tax cuts are introduced. But the massive bonus for the rich has led to a surprise reaction.
Tax cuts that ‘may never happen’
Millions of Aussies are celebrating new tax cuts headed their way. But there’s another range of cuts that may never see the light of day.
Qld’s ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ jobs boom
A new report has revealed Queensland may be sitting on an employment boom that could create tens of thousands of jobs.
Work out how much you get from Budget
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has handed down a Budget that includes a staggering amount of spending. Find out how much you’ll get.
Big losers in the Budget revealed
The COVID Budget has landed. These are the Australians who are better off as a result and the ones who may not be smiling.
One huge catch with your tax cut
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has promised workers extra cash in their pay packets from this month, but the vast majority will be forced to wait.
The Budget explained in five minutes
There’s plenty of good news for many Australians in the Budget including tax cuts and other incentives. Here’s what’s in it for you.
How to get your backdated tax cut
A huge number of Aussies will immediately begin paying less tax very soon. Here’s how you’ll get your backdated savings – and when.
The Aussies snubbed by $4b plan
The federal government has unveiled an ambitious new $4 billion plan to help Australians get a job – but not everyone will benefit.
Hint on when you can travel overseas
The Budget has provided a hint on when international travel will recommence, with a big change in our tourism industry.
‘No benefit’: Tax cuts for the rich slammed
Wealthy Aussies will have their pockets lined even further under the new Budget, while those out of work have been left out in the cold.
Tax cuts for millions ‘within weeks’
More than 11 million Australians will get tax cuts as part of the Budget, with the money to be in pay packets by the end of the month.
Massive mullet boast that’s backfired
Josh Frydenberg used to crack a joke about his infamous mullet as a way of attacking Labor. Tonight, the Treasurer isn’t laughing.
Qantas wins legal stoush with union
Qantas could not have prevented the stand-down of more than 400 workers during the pandemic, a court has ruled as the airline scored a legal win.
Cruel Budget blow for 1.6m Aussies
The future of Australia’s JobSeeker lifeline remains uncertain despite growing concerns it will drop to just $40 a day within months.
660k Aussies could lose jobs soon
JobKeeper’s been slashed and mortgage holders are “ghosting” their bankers to the tune of $30 billion. What’s next for our crumbling economy?
Good news coming for Aussie job seekers
After a year of job cuts and rising unemployment levels, there’s some hopeful news for job seekers hanging out for the Christmas holiday period.
Dire decision could smash the economy
More pain for workers and businesses is on the horizon due to a premature call by the government, a leading economist has warned.
Double dip danger could spell disaster
Australia has clawed its way out of recession in the last quarter, but all that progress could be ruined with a single wrong step by the Treasurer.
Treasurer’s huge budget ‘mistake’ looms
Economists have warned Josh Frydenberg’s plan could leave Australia vulnerable to a “double dip” recession that would make us all worse off.
Aussie millionaires claiming JobSeeker
Thousands of millionaires sitting on substantial cash and assets have been pocketing JobSeeker payments during the coronavirus crisis.
‘Time bomb’: Scary JobKeeper warning
JobKeeper 2.0 will kick in within weeks – but “hardly anyone will be eligible” under the sneaky new rules, an Aussie expert has warned.
PM agrees to $1500 cash splash
Scott Morrison has today given the green light for millions of workers to be able to access an emergency payment – here‘s how you will be eligible.
JobKeeper crackdown busts thousands
The ATO has gone after Aussies rorting the wage subsidy scheme after receiving 9000 tip-offs from the public, clawing back $75 million so far.
Death of Aussie city centres imminent
Experts fear the look and feel of our major capitals will rapidly deteriorate, thanks to a permanent “mass exodus” of workers and shoppers.
PM’s pay cut plan will cost 145k jobs
An imminent cut to cash support for workers who lost their jobs due to coronavirus shutdowns will have catastrophic consequences for the economy, experts warn.
$20k mistake under-35s are making
More than one million young Australians have rushed to take advantage of this COVID “handout” – but it’s going to come back to bite them.
Date your income will plummet
In just 14 days time, hundreds of thousands of Australians will have their weekly earnings slashed – and then the real financial pain will begin.
JobKeeper hack could earn extra $500
One million Aussies forced to rely on JobKeeper are being urged to also apply for the dole. But it could earn them some extra cash.
Melbourne Mayor continues lockdown rant
Melbourne’s lord mayor has made an impassioned plea to Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews and spoken out against his planned road map.
PM defends JobKeeper cut to Victoria
Vital economic support for more than one million Victorians will be slashed this month, just as the harsh stage four lockdown is extended.
Aus economy’s ‘unusual’ virus response
The Australian economic outlook is definitely “ugly” but how we’re dealing with the COVID recession is different to just about elsewhere due to one unique factor.
400,000 more jobs may go by Christmas
Thousands more Aussies are expected to lose their jobs by the end of the year as the country plunges further into the nation’s worst recession since WWII.
Qantas faces legal action over job cuts
The Transport Workers Union says it is filing legal action against Qantas today following its announcement it will outsource 2500 jobs.
190 supermarket items slashed
The supermarket campaign that’s cutting the cost of almost 200 essential grocery items from toilet paper to pantry essentials.
Secret truth behind Aussie recession
The economy has contracted by a huge seven per cent which has set a crazy new record, but there’s a huge missing piece of the puzzle.
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