Most Australian workers think artificial intelligence will impact their jobs but few believe it will replace them entirely, and many remain curious about what it can achieve. But employees are split over whether the Australian government understands AI well enough to effectively regulate the technology, with...
Penalty rates are a “lifeline” for Australian workers and major unions are backing a push to prevent companies from paying their employees less. The federal government has introduced a bill that would protect penalty rates for almost three million award-wage employees, who work on weekends, public...
Australia’s workplace ombudsman will be asked to support the right to work from home, to stop it from being used by employers to bargain away other rights, amid warnings AI could replace jobs that can be done remotely. The Australian Services Union says it will lodge...
Pensioners are set to feel the impact after the federal government raised rates on asset tests for welfare. For the first time since the deeming rate was cut during the COVID-19 pandemic, the government will raise the rate from “artificially low levels” from September 20. A deeming...
Workers are calling for support to adapt to the adoption of artificial intelligence, with most saying they have not been offered training despite its increasing use. The Australian Services Union says surveyed white-collar workers are willing to adapt to using the technology but have been left...
Australia has been warned against the “seductive” pull of artificial intelligence as the federal government looks to the technology to help solve its productivity woes. AI is expected to take centre stage during the second day of the government’s economic reform roundtable, alongside regulation and competition. Though...
WHAT IS THE ECONOMIC REFORM ROUNDTABLE? * A three-day event aimed at lifting living standards primarily by boosting productivity, which has stagnated in Australia and other western countries * Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has promised it will deliver long-lasting change to the government’s economic agenda WHAT IS PRODUCTIVITY? *...
What the skibidi is happening to the English language? “Skibidi,” pronounced SKI-bi-di, is one of the slang terms popularised by social media that are among more than 6000 additions this year to the Cambridge Dictionary. “Internet culture is changing the English language and the effect is fascinating...
Women working in science, technology, engineering or mathematics sectors are being encouraged to apply for a world-first prize for emerging researchers. The inaugural Marie Krogh Young Women in Science prize, launched by healthcare company Novo Nordisk, will consist of a $50,000 cash prize as well as...
Each generation brings unique values, life experiences, and financial priorities. From those who grew up during times of war and economic hardship to today’s digital-native youth, financial needs shift dramatically across the decades. Understanding these differences is crucial—not only for individuals planning their financial futures...