Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has voiced his support for flexible work arrangements, particularly highlighting the advantages of working from home (WFH). He believes such policies contribute to reducing traffic congestion, …
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A fatal incident at a recycling centre in Greenacre, Sydney, has raised serious safety concerns within workplaces across New South Wales (NSW). A man in his fifties tragically lost his …
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Greens senator Barbara Pocock has announced a new election policy advocating for the establishment of a National Institute for a Four-Day Work Week, aimed at trialling a reduced work schedule. …
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The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) is set to face trial following charges related to the suicide of one of its inspectors. In September 2023, WorkSafe charged the VBA, accusing the …
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Samuel began his professional journey working from home, but unlike many other Australians, he now opts for the office environment.
by adminSamuel Anderson’s first professional experience was quite unconventional, as the COVID-19 pandemic led him to work remotely for a year without meeting colleagues face-to-face. Initially employed at Australian Spatial Analytics …
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Yes, your employer can mandate a return to the office five days a week, but experts are sceptical it will happen.
by adminThe Coalition has proposed a plan to require public servants to return to the office full-time if they win the upcoming election. This move could affect more than 300,000 Australian …
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Recent data has revealed a slight improvement in the gender pay gap in Australia, but the progress is minimal. The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) has published findings for the …
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A New Zealand employer, Michael Andrews, was ordered to pay an employee, Reihana Macgregor, NZ$1500 (A$1350) after failing to provide a formal employment agreement during a trial period. Andrews, who …
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“I was devastated”: British IT professional criticises “unjust” Australian workplace legislation
by adminLaura Denby, a British expat and IT business analyst in Sydney, voiced concerns over Australia’s workplace laws after missing out on $40,000 in entitlements when her employer, Xam Consulting, entered …