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Blitz on Gatton farms targets shadow economy

Federal Government officers have raided farms in Gatton, west of Brisbane, following reports of worker exploitation. Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Assistant

On Country training boosts remote workforce

A training program in the Northern Territory is creating a skilled local workforce to counter the tyranny of distance in Australia’s Top End. The program, run by

Social impact important for female business owners

Many women are driven by social impact and work flexibility when they start up their own small businesses. A new Westpac study has also found that 91 percent of female

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

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