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Nation’s monthly wages bill tops $100b

Australia’s monthly wages bill has topped $100 billion for the first time. New figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show total wages and

Health staff shortages spark global skills competition

A doctor and nurse shortage is placing extra pressure on global health systems at a time when aging populations are increasing demand for services. The OECD 2024 Health

Skills-based qualifications to drive future jobs growth

Nearly all the jobs that will drive employment growth in Australia over the next decade will need more than a high school qualification. The 2024 Jobs and Skills Report

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

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

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

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

Aussie public servants top 2.5 million and $232 billion

Australia now has more than 2.5 million public servants, after a more than 3.5 percent rise in numbers last year. The latest data from the Australian Bureau of

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