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Same Job Same Pay drives ‘significant’ wage impact

The Federal Government’s Same Job, Same Pay laws have driven significant wage increases, according to new research by the McKell Institute. A new report, Closing

Fair Work targets age care industry wages

Fair Work Ombudsman Anna Booth has announced an investigation of aged care providers to gauge if staff in the industry are being paid correctly. Mr Booth said in a

Australia to provide aid for Myanmar relief

Australia will provide an initial $2 million to Myanmar for humanitarian relief following Friday’s 7.7 magnitude earthquake. Australia’s support will assist the

Western Queensland flood support expanded

The State and Federal Governments have extended flood support to western Queensland small businesses, residents and councils. Queensland Minister for Disaster Recovery

National crackdown on ‘dodgy’ childcare providers

The Federal Government has announced it will strength regulations governing childhood education and care as part of a crackdown on unscrupulous providers. In a

Fresh advice issued on frequency of COVID vaccinations

The Federal Government is urging Australians over 75 to continue to receive COVID-19 vaccinations every six months. Health Minister Mark Butler said the latest advice

Federal Budget targeted at family hip pockets

Treasurer Jim Chalmers last night delivered the 2025-26 Federal Budget, focussing on the cost of living, shoring up Medicare, dealing with the housing crisis and lifting

New campaign warns of overseas drinking risks

The Federal Government has launched a campaign to warn young Australians about the dangers of consuming alcohol overseas. This follows the deaths last year of Bianca

PBS price reduction supported by both major parties

Australians will pay less for Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme medicines after Labor and the Coalition both pledged to reduce the co-payment to $25. Prime Minister Anthony

Scope of North Queensland flood relief extended

The Federal Government has extended the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) to all of Queensland’s Cassowary Coast and Townsville local government

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