Employment

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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
Read more 12 August 2025
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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
Read more 11 August 2025
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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
Read more 11 August 2025
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AI eyes 32 percent of jobs. Are you in its sights?

By Janine Dixon and James Lennox The Commonwealth Bank of Australia made headlines when it announced last week it would cut 45 call centre jobs, thanks to the
Read more 8 August 2025
Woman leaving job. | Newsreel

Trend of Australians staying in jobs continues

Fewer people are changing jobs than at almost any time over the past 50 years. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) found the job mobility rate had fallen
Read more 4 August 2025
Aboriginal tour guide.

Eagerly-awaited support for tourism and hospitality

A new careers platform has been launched specifically for Australia’s tourism and hospitality sector. With workforce demand in the industry expected to grow by nearly
Read more 28 July 2025
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Leaders missing the mark with Gen Z workers

The disconnect between a growing Gen Z workforce and their managers is widening due to outdated leadership styles, according to a new study. Consulting firm Engaged
Read more 22 July 2025
People in job queue. | Newsreel

Unemployment rate creeps up to 4.3 percent

Australia’s unemployment is on the rise after being stable for a number of months. The latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) showed the seasonally
Read more 17 July 2025
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Wage exploitation rife among young Aussie workforce

Almost a third of young people in Australia have been ripped off by employers. A new study from the Melbourne Law School found 33 percent of almost 2900 workers under 30
Read more 17 July 2025
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Graduates help shape a new world of law

Law graduates are playing a key role in fostering a positive, nurturing culture within law firms. McCullough Robertson Lawyers Graduate Partner Kate Peterson said
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