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Real wages boost for workers, but costs might worry RBA

Real wages boost for workers, but costs might worry RBA

Strong annual growth in wages will be noted by the Reserve Bank as it collates data leading up to its next decision on whether to cut interest rates.

Unions push back on productivity plan for schools, jobs

Unions push back on productivity plan for schools, jobs

Unions push back on productivity plan for schools, jobs

Unions push back on productivity plan for schools, jobs

Fresh fault lines have formed in the lead up to the government's reform roundtable as unions reject productivity proposals welcomed by businesses.

'Better lives' urged as goal from productivity push

'Better lives' urged as goal from productivity push

'Better lives' urged as goal from productivity push

'Better lives' urged as goal from productivity push

Bold tax reform, faster clean energy consents and rethinking care sector productivity should be the focus of the treasurer's economic summit, a think tank says.

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Kmart accused of misleading over slave labour supplies

Kmart accused of misleading over slave labour supplies

An Australian-based Uyghur group is taking Kmart to court, alleging it sourced stock using slave labour while marketing itself as an ethical business.

Rogue providers run rife in disability support sector

Rogue providers run rife in disability support sector

A federal investigation into the largely unregistered disability support sector has been welcomed by the industry and union who each tell of countless breaches.

Unions call for stricter AI restrictions in workplaces

Unions call for stricter AI restrictions in workplaces

The ACTU is calling for tougher regulations to protect jobs during the rollout of artificial intelligence in the workplace.

Workers optimistic but employers wary over wages bill

Workers optimistic but employers wary over wages bill

Unions and business networks are clashing heads as a government bill to enshrine higher rates of pay for one in seven workers works its way through parliament.

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Buoyant Albanese plots next phase of Labor dynasty

Buoyant Albanese plots next phase of Labor dynasty

Buoyant Albanese plots next phase of Labor dynasty

Buoyant Albanese plots next phase of Labor dynasty

Childcare reform, cutting HECS debt, enshrining penalty rates and initiating a new class of Labor MPs are the prime minister’s priorities as parliament resumes.

Jobless rate nears four-year high, firms rethink plans

Jobless rate nears four-year high, firms rethink plans

Jobless rate nears four-year high, firms rethink plans

Jobless rate nears four-year high, firms rethink plans

Australia's unemployment rate has bucked expectations and risen as economic headwinds take their toll on employers.

Alarm as country kids turn away from school and uni

Alarm as country kids turn away from school and uni

Alarm as country kids turn away from school and uni

Alarm as country kids turn away from school and uni

School attendance rates in the bush have dropped in recent years, along with youth engagement in jobs, university and training, according to landmark research.

Pay penalties to be saved as workers score wage win

Pay penalties to be saved as workers score wage win

Pay penalties to be saved as workers score wage win

Pay penalties to be saved as workers score wage win

Weekend penalty rates will be protected by the federal government as minimum wage workers are about to get a boost to their pay packets.

Labour market stays tight despite surprise drop in jobs

Labour market stays tight despite surprise drop in jobs

Labour market stays tight despite surprise drop in jobs

Labour market stays tight despite surprise drop in jobs

The economy lost some jobs in May, confounding expectations, but the Reserve Bank will likely view it as noise not signs of a weakening labour market.

Spotlight on unemployment as jobs market loses heat

Spotlight on unemployment as jobs market loses heat

Spotlight on unemployment as jobs market loses heat

Spotlight on unemployment as jobs market loses heat

Jobs data is set to dominate the economic agenda in Australia, while onlookers expect the Federal Reserve to keep US interest rates on hold.

Estimated thousands trapped in Australian farm slavery

Estimated thousands trapped in Australian farm slavery

Estimated thousands trapped in Australian farm slavery

Estimated thousands trapped in Australian farm slavery

The fruit, vegetables and meat in Australian's fridges are often picked or processed by migrant workers, who are highly vulnerable to modern slavery.

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Supermarket giant acts on 'appalling' worker conditions

Migrant workers fear deportation if they speak up about their poor workplace, with Woolworths uncovering 'unliveable' housing conditions in its supply chain.

Call for adult wages for youth in retail, fast food

A union is demanding the federal government implement adult wages for young workers in retail, fast food and pharmacy jobs.

Mortgage relief could be limited as jobs market expands

An unexpected jump in employment has led the money market to pare back its hopes for further mortgage relief after a widely expected rate cut next week.

Regional town reeling after big brand's factory closure

Hundreds of workers in a regional town are facing an uncertain future, with a Bega Cheese manufacturing site to shut its doors.

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Labour hire companies exploiting slavery rule gaps

Australian workers in "modern slavery" conditions are being exploited by their employers, left in debt and often assaulted, an inquiry has been told.

Dutton flips on work-from-home ban to salvage support

Peter Dutton has conceded plans to stop public servants from working at home were a mistake and ditched the proposal as he tries to regain lost ground.

'MacGyvers' praised as steelworks claws back from brink

Administrators have lauded the 'MacGyver-like' skills of steelworkers, as an industry support package injects cash, jobs and confidence into a regional city.

Butchers, bakers and makers better off in the bush

Nearly 100 jobs pay better in country Australia, with 67,000 roles available outside the cities, according to new research encouraging workers to make the move.

Steelworks administrator reveals depth of financial woe

The owners of Whyalla's embattled steelworks owe more than $1.3 billion, administrators have told the first meeting of OneSteel creditors.

Dutton accuses PM of peddling 'dirt' on share purchases

Attempts to use Peter Dutton's decades-old financial records against him reflect poorly on the federal government, the opposition leader says.

US officials tells workers they can ignore Musk's email

Elon Musk's has doubled down on demands US federal employees explain their recent accomplishments or risk getting fired.

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