Young people disengaging from work and study
Around 20 percent of young people across the globe have disengaged from traditional work, training and education.
The International Labour Organisation’s Global
Read more27 August 2024Economy
Businesses fear new IR laws risk productivity
New industrial laws, which come into effect today, risk economic productivity, according to the Business Council of Australia.
Business Council Chief Executive Bran
Read more26 August 2024
COVID cash more effective than super access scheme
Increased income support during COVID-19 was two times more effective at stimulating spending and reducing financial stress than the early release of
Read more26 August 2024
Workplace law changes Monday. What you need to know
Federal Government changes to workplace law come into effect on Monday.
The Fair Work Commission said there were four major areas of change from August 26, brought about
Read more21 August 2024
Coast building approvals hit $2.3 billion
The value of building approvals on the Sunshine Coast increased by $100 million in the past year to hit $2.3 billion.
Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Rosanna Natoli said
Read more20 August 2024
Home ownership goal losing its appeal
Almost half of Australia’s young adults no longer list home ownership as a major life goal.
New research from Macquarie University found young adults were delaying, or
Read more20 August 2024
Call for crackdown on mandatory blood tests
A new report has called for the Federal Government to crack down on workers being required to consent to blood tests as part of applying for a job.
The Australia
Read more20 August 2024
More rights for workers in ‘gig economy’
By Juan Diaz-Granados and Benedict Sheehy
Monday, August 26, is when the government’s updated Fair Work legislation comes into force.
The new laws will offer new
Read more20 August 2024
Long COVID’s bill in the billions
Long COVID cost the Australian economy almost $10 billion in 2022, according to a new study.
Researchers from the University of Melbourne, the Australian National
Read more20 August 2024
New program to retain women in construction
A new program will link female building apprentices with experienced industry mentors to help retain more women in the construction sector.
The move is aimed at
Read more19 August 2024