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Four-day work week puts CBDs at risk

A proposed four-day week would cripple cafés in Australia’s central business districts, according to a national retailers’ association. Australian Restaurant &

Average Aussie wage now above $2000 a week

The average weekly wage for Australians has passed $2000 for the first time. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Head of Labour Statistics Sean Crick said average

Women join workforce in record numbers

Historical highs in female participation have helped lower the unemployment rate to 4.2 percent. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data shows the

Aussie wage growth stable at 3.4 percent

Australia’s annualised wage growth remains at 3.4 percent. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data showed Wage Price Index (WPI) rose 0.8 percent in the

Aussie workers likely to change career at least twice

By Catherine de Fontenay and Alex Robson Over the next two decades, the average Australian worker is likely to change occupations at least twice. Rapid technological

RBA cuts cash rate to 3.6 percent

The RBA has cut the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.6 percent at its Board meeting today. Here is it’s statement in full: Inflation has continued to

Build-to-Rent market jumps 40 percent in 12 months

The lines between traditional commercial and residential investment are blurring, with Build-to-Rent (BtR) projects gaining in popularity. A new report from audit, tax

ABS counting on workers to support Census

Up to 30,000 jobs are on offer as the Australia Bureau of Statistics (ABS) looks to build its team to deliver the 2026 Census. Census General Manager Jenny Telford said

Netflix and chow eating into households budgets

Almost a third of Aussies admit to spending hundreds of dollars a year on duplicated or unused subscriptions, while clocking up thousands on takeaway bills. New research

New employment rules set to impact small businesses

New entitlements for employees working in small businesses come into effect from August 26. The Fair Work Commission has issued a statement on the new rules covering the

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