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Migrants thriving in Australia’s western workforce

Queensland’s workforce has the lowest share of migrants, when compared to any mainland state in Australia. Analysis by employer organisation The Australian

Will a $900m fund have any impact on productivity?

By Roy Green Productivity is the greatest structural problem in our economy, according to Treasurer Jim Chalmers. He says there is “no higher priority for

Lowest employment growth in six months

Australia’s unemployment rate remained at 4.1 percent in October, with the smallest increase in the number of people employed in six months. Australian Bureau of

Business travel in Brisbane jumps 20 percent

Business travel to Brisbane jumped by more than 20 percent in the past financial year. Brisbane Economic Development Agency General Manager Tourism, Business & Major

Diversified Brisbane inner-city generates $32.5 billion

Brisbane’s Arts scene has bounced back from its COVID-induced doldrums, as a new report reveals a more buoyant and diversified inner-city. The Committee for

Annual wage growth at 3.5 percent

Annual wage growth has fallen below 4 percent. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data, released today, showed the Wage Price Index (WPI) rose 0.8 percent

Workers using large leave balances as insurance

One in five Australian workers have accrued more than four weeks leave, as an insurance policy in case they lose their jobs. The latest ELMO Employee Sentiment Index

Global book sales holding up as new stores open

Predictions that books are a dying product may have been premature. Latest data shows sales are mostly stable, and audio books are booming. Positivity in the book market

Under 18s missing out on $368m in super contributions

Making all teenagers eligible to receive superannuation contributions would boost the future payout of more than half a million Australians and reduce red tape for

Struggling businesses caught in a ‘tech fog’

Large numbers of Queensland businesses are caught in a “tech fog” as they grapple with ever-advancing technology such as the new wave of artificial intelligence. The

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