About one in seven Australian workers will have their penalty rates increased and their employers will not be able to reduce them, under changes proposed by the Albanese government. One of those workers is service assistant Ruth Sumner, who for 25 years had to struggle to...
Workers could eventually be $14,000 a year better off if an upcoming roundtable is successful, Australia’s productivity tsar says, as competing interests draw battle lines over the summit’s priorities. Productivity Commission chair Danielle Wood says Australia should adopt a “growth mindset” to prioritise economic outcomes and...
Employers must ensure job security and transparency when implementing artificial intelligence in the workplace, the peak union body says. The ACTU is calling for tougher regulations during the rollout of artificial intelligence in workplaces in order to protect jobs. At a federal economic reform roundtable next month,...
Most creative workers want the government to intervene in the unrestricted use of artificial intelligence software, a study has found, and more than half are “extremely concerned” about use of the technology and its impact on jobs. Actors, musicians, crew members and journalists expressed concerns in...
Businesses and technology providers will look to foreign countries if Australia does not build digital infrastructure to house artificial intelligence, experts say. AI is stored in data centres – massive facilities that process data from cloud servers, with complex operations being needed by millions of customers. Industry...
A push to expand Australia’s childcare subsidy to include more care options has the support of parents, advocates and politicians as the government remains focused on improving standards at existing centres. A bill empowering authorities to strip funding from childcare operators who fail to meet safety...
How many steps must a person walk to achieve vital health outcomes? New research challenges the mantra of 10,000 steps a day as the gold standard for lowering risk of cardiovascular disease, dementia, depression and other illnesses. The University of Sydney study published on Thursday suggests 7000...
The voice of the Australian property industry is urging the federal coalition to think twice about trying to block the construction of new rental homes. The opposition plans on Wednesday to move a motion in the Senate to halt the Labor government’s Build to Rent program,...
As the new financial year begins, it’s the perfect time to reassess your financial strategies and ensure you’re making the most of tax efficiency. Whether you’re a salaried worker, business owner, retiree, or investor, tax efficiency can help you retain more of your hard-earned money, grow...
Seeking guidance from a financial services professional can be one of the smartest moves you make. Whether you’re saving for retirement, protecting your assets, or navigating complex tax matters. However, the value you gain depends on how you approach the relationship. Here are the top five dos...