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Employment
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TV host’s secret role in Higgins saga revealed
A prominent news host has admitted she helped Brittany Higgins but became concerned that the rape allegations were becoming “politicised”.
Why your salary could void new work right
Right to disconnect laws are now in place in Australia but legal experts are warning it is setting employees and workers on a collision course.
Aussie economy delivers shock jobs boost
The latest employment figures beat expectations, with the Australian economy adding tens of thousands of new jobs.
Mum’s ‘massive’ face tattoo regret
She says the Harley Quinn inspired tattoos have also impeded her ability to gain employment.
Grim sign for Australian workers
A massive employment platform has just delivered some bleak news to Aussie job hunters.
Aussies buckle under ‘wageflation’ pressure
Wages are exploding across Australia, but there’s a downside to the money bump.
Warning to CFMEU after union’s boss quits
Tony Burke says ‘everything is on the table’ following explosive allegations against John Setka led to the CFMEU boss quitting immediately.
Record sale as industry drives demand to Geelong Ring Road
The record sale of the last vacant serviced lot in a commercial precinct next to the Geelong Ring Road is a sign of a pivot towards the growth area that could generate 10,000 local jobs.
Aussie company’s ‘work from holiday’ policy
Some businesses use working from home policies to entice talent but one Aussie firm has done one better than that…
Worst news possible for Aussie homeowners
Over a million Aussies are already in mortgage stress and now there are fears there is even more trouble ahead.
The freeway driving businesses to Geelong industrial hub
A $10m industrial factory built for spec at Corio attracts a national transport industry business that sees the potential of Geelong’s ring road employment precinct.
‘Yeah…nah’: Grim Gen Z work reality exposed
They’re often considered a ‘necessary evil’ on the path to employment, but Gen Z has unleashed on a grim workplace reality.
WATCH: Chief Minister reveals 2024 vision
Chief Minister Eva Lawler is set to deliver a speech about her 2024 plans for the NT. Read the preview.
Concerning trend for Aussie workers
Employers are set to be handed more power to dictate the terms and conditions of their workforce as a slowdown in jobs growth shakes up the labour market.
‘Employment collapsed’: Warning on Aussie jobs
In a further sign that the Australian economy is cooling, more than 65,000 Australians found themselves out of a job in December.
‘Historically bad’: Bleak warning for Aussies
Australians have been warned to brace for a rough year, with a range of forecasts painting a picture of uncertainty, instability and a “bumpy” road ahead.
‘Incorrect’: Billion dollar proof WFH isn’t dead
Aussie human resources platform Employment Hero, which is valued at over $2 billion, has hit back at claims working from home is dead.
Unemployed ‘tortured’ by broken system
A scathing review has found that unemployed people are “tortured” and the system must be overhauled to scrap the “Hunger Games-style culture”.
Christmas cull: Aussie firms to sack staff
A shocking new report reveals a looming job disaster in Australia, with a third of companies preparing for redundancies before Christmas.
Huge problem with new Melbourne suburb
It is Melbourne sparkly new suburb. But it appears there’s one glaring problem with the plan described today as “incredibly shortsighted”.
ASX drop after jobs increase
The Aussie share market sank on Thursday with traders seemingly unphased with the release of fresh employment data.
How to make autism an asset for your business
Rethinking recruitment practices is key to supporting autistic people in finding employment. See the new government campaign.
Woman loses life savings to cruel job scam
A Queensland woman who was desperate for work has issued a chilling warning after she lost her life savings to a cruel job scam.
Major retailer allegedly exploited kids
A child employment watchdog alleges a major retailer illegally employed children under the age of 15 without permits and didn’t give kids enough rest.
150 workers gone in Optus mass sacking
Optus has reportedly let go 150 workers from Adelaide with their employment to end in weeks.
Fight looms over wild jobs promise
Employers and unions are at odds over a new jobs target after the government announced major changes to how Aussies work.
Big step for Albo’s new scheme
The Albanese government will set aside $9.1m to prepare a business case as they seek to launch a National Skills Passport.
Company accused of child labour breaches
A company which markets itself as Australia’s leading flyer distributor has been slapped with more than 2000 charges by Victoria’s child employment watchdog.
What’s on the parliament agenda?
Major workplace reforms and living costs will top the agenda this week after politicians return from a scandal-heavy break.
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