The unemployment rate in Australia has unexpectedly increased, marking the first rise this year, which may enhance the prospect of interest rate cuts in the upcoming month following the Reserve …
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An Outrage: Grieving Mother of Deceased Daughter Advocates for Compassionate Bereavement Leave
by adminVicky Sims experienced profound grief when her daughter Tiffany passed away suddenly at the age of 27. The loss was overwhelming, yet Vicky found herself having to return to work …
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One of Australia’s prominent boat manufacturers, Riviera, is launching its 2026 apprenticeship program on the Gold Coast and aims to recruit between 30 to 50 apprentices. This initiative is providing …
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No breaks, meagre wages, and no leave: Young workers facing alarming exploitation in the workplace
by adminA significant number of young Australians are facing exploitation in their workplaces, according to the recently released “Fair Day’s Work” report by the Melbourne Law School. The report highlights alarming …
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Unions Welcome Groundbreaking Labour Hire Decision, Yet Industry Raises Concerns Over Potential Impacts
by adminUnions are hailing a significant ruling from the Fair Work Commission that could alter the landscape for workers across Queensland’s mining sector. This landmark decision mandates the “same job, same …
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Unions Applaud Groundbreaking Labour Hire Decision, Yet Industry Raises Concerns Over Implications
by adminIn a pivotal development for workers’ rights, unions are rejoicing over a recent Fair Work Commission (FWC) ruling that upholds ‘same job, same pay’ principles for employees in three BHP-operated …
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A looming retirement crisis may be on the horizon for many Australians, particularly small business owners, who appear to be overlooking their superannuation contributions. Recent research by AMP Bank indicates …
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Amazon CEO cautions that the company will cut jobs as AI takes over roles traditionally held by humans.
by adminAmazon has alerted its workforce that the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) is likely to lead to a reduction in jobs. In a recent blog post, CEO Andy Jassy conveyed …
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Worker fatally injured following trench collapse at housing estate north of Melbourne
by adminA construction worker has tragically lost his life following a suspected trench collapse at a housing estate development situated north of Melbourne. The incident occurred at a rural site on …
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Australian University Commits to Reimbursing Over $8 Million to Underpaid Employees
by adminGriffith University in Queensland has entered into a binding agreement to reimburse over $8 million to more than 5,400 underpaid staff, including academics and support personnel, dating back to 2015. …