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AI could devalue your degree, federal government warns

AI could devalue your degree, federal government warns

AI could make soft skills like judgment more important for workers than traditional university degrees, assistant minister Andrew Leigh will say in a speech.

Massive robotic warehouse to deliver thousands of jobs

Massive robotic warehouse to deliver thousands of jobs

Massive robotic warehouse to deliver thousands of jobs

Massive robotic warehouse to deliver thousands of jobs

Construction has begun on the biggest warehouse ever constructed in Queensland - a robotic customer fulfilment centre for Amazon Australia.

Gas producer to cut jobs, review assets as profit falls

Gas producer to cut jobs, review assets as profit falls

Gas producer to cut jobs, review assets as profit falls

Gas producer to cut jobs, review assets as profit falls

Australia's second-biggest gas producer will cut one in 10 jobs and weigh up its local gas portfolio after its full year profit fell for a third straight year.

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Regions beckon as young Aussies rethink city life

Regions beckon as young Aussies rethink city life

Almost half of Australians aged 18 to 29 are considering leaving cities for the regions, driven by the cost of living, work opportunities and lifestyle factors.

Electrical apprenticeships defying post-COVID slowdown

Electrical apprenticeships defying post-COVID slowdown

The uptake of trade apprenticeships has dropped following the expiration of a pandemic relief program but remains higher than it was in 2019.

Leading disability employer sold, saving jobs

Leading disability employer sold, saving jobs

The nation's second-largest disability employer has been sold, saving 1250 jobs, after a government rescue package prevented its collapse.

Push for Pacific workers to get Australian passports

Push for Pacific workers to get Australian passports

A report into Australia's Pacific labour program suggests workers ought to be offered a shot at citizenship after several years of work.

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Healthy jobs market spells rate pain for borrowers

Healthy jobs market spells rate pain for borrowers

Healthy jobs market spells rate pain for borrowers

Healthy jobs market spells rate pain for borrowers

Upcoming inflation data will be make or break for a Reserve Bank rate hike decision following stronger than expected jobs figures, economists say.

Unions reach deal with tech giant on AI and workers

Unions reach deal with tech giant on AI and workers

Unions reach deal with tech giant on AI and workers

Unions reach deal with tech giant on AI and workers

Workers will have a say in the rollout of AI through an agreement between a tech giant and unions that has been welcomed by industry and government.

LGBTQI Aussies still face structural barriers at work

LGBTQI Aussies still face structural barriers at work

LGBTQI Aussies still face structural barriers at work

LGBTQI Aussies still face structural barriers at work

Major gaps in employment and work participation among LGBTQI Australians highlight ongoing structural inequalities in the job market.

Forget quiet quitting: job-hugging tipped as top trend

Forget quiet quitting: job-hugging tipped as top trend

Forget quiet quitting: job-hugging tipped as top trend

Forget quiet quitting: job-hugging tipped as top trend

Fewer Australians are expected to seek fresh employment as the market becomes tighter and artificial intelligence technology creates uncertainty.

Robust jobs market risks adding fuel to inflation fire

Robust jobs market risks adding fuel to inflation fire

Robust jobs market risks adding fuel to inflation fire

Robust jobs market risks adding fuel to inflation fire

Australia's labour market remains tight, with limited spare capacity keeping pressure on already-high inflation and shortening the odds of interest rate hikes.

AI continues to disrupt your career prospects

AI continues to disrupt your career prospects

AI continues to disrupt your career prospects

AI continues to disrupt your career prospects

Artificial intelligence is expected to transform employment even more in 2026, both in specialised roles and as an added skill in others.

Pacific workers stay silent to keep their jobs

Pacific workers stay silent to keep their jobs

Pacific workers stay silent to keep their jobs

Pacific workers stay silent to keep their jobs

Pacific workers in Australia to fill key labour shortages are at risk of exploitation and have a widespread fear of retaliation.

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Christmas rate relief off the table at last RBA meeting

The official cash rate is expected to remain on hold when the Reserve Bank decides on interest rates for the last time in 2025.

'World-first' deal to give delivery drivers better pay

The nation's biggest food delivery companies have struck a deal with a union to improve the pay and working conditions of the "silent heroes" of the economy.

US posts solid jobs data in September, unemployment up

US employers added a surprisingly solid 119,000 jobs in September, the Labor Department says.

Wages data could force RBA to turn page on rates cut

Unlikely to receive another rate cut in the next six months, borrowers will at least see the big four banks face parliamentary scrutiny in Canberra this week.

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Australian economy 'island of security' in risky seas

A shock fall in unemployment has wrong-footed analysts and dashed hopes of further interest rate cuts as the treasurer talks up Australia's economic strength.

Lifetime impact of gender pay gap costs women millions

The financial cost of the gender pay gap accelerates across a woman’s lifetime and peaks in her late 50s, with an eye-watering amount of missed earnings.

'We need energy': leader touts gas to save smelter jobs

The fate of 1000 workers hangs in the balance as leaders debate the best way to save Australia's biggest aluminium smelter from closure.

From chaos to code: why AI is boosting developer ranks

Artificial intelligence tools are inspiring more people to create their own software and could help to address Australia's skills gap.

Job ads and job-seekers up in 'challenging' market

The retail, real estate and education sectors had the most confidence to hire new workers in September, according to new data from advertisers Seek.

Bank heads to open up before 'urgent' rate cut talks

Surprising unemployment data has many expecting interest rates are in for another trim, with two key figures in that decision set to give their reaction.

Submarine program may buoy nation's migration rate

The home affairs minister has suggested the AUKUS nuclear submarine program could have an effect on Australia's long-term migration levels.

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