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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

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

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

Unemployment rate up to 4.2 percent

Australia’s unemployment rate rose slightly in July, despite a record high participation rate. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures show the

Wage rises show signs of slowing

Wages rose by more than four percent over the past 12 months but recent figures suggest the rises are coming off the boil The seasonally-adjusted Wage Price Index (WPI),

University warning on casual employees

The Higher Education sector has warned of a loss of both jobs and course options, because of new Federal Government industrial relations laws. Australian Higher

Employees with disability battle workplace exclusion

Many people with a disability are avoiding sharing information with employers as they face growing levels of exclusion in the workplace, according to a new report. The

AI learning can give highly-skilled an edge

Highly skilled workers have been advised to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their skills and gain a competitive advantage. A new study by the University

Surprise shift in global hiring practices

Employers are spending more time validating the acquired skills of potential employees rather than relying on institutional or formal qualifications. This is helping to

Korea faces big challenges from low birth rates

Korea is facing major economic and social challenges as its birth rate plummets to the lowest in the world and pet strollers outsell baby prams. A report from the OECD,

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