Businesses are asking to be kept in mind as the federal government mulls a shake-up of employment laws. The “same job, same pay” legislation will plug a gap that allows businesses to negotiate an agreement with workers, then pay labour hire a different rate. But draft legislation...
With 87,000 jobs on offer in country Australia, more people are moving further away from capital cities to make a new life. A booming regional job market and attractive house prices are thought to be luring new residents to places like Geraldton in Western Australia and...
Australia needs to be more plugged in. That’s the message from some electric vehicle experts, who say the country will need another 28,000 public chargers to be deployed over the next seven years to meet demand for zero-emissions transport. But others in the automotive industry say the...
Electric car sales have more than doubled in Australia over the past year as consumers and government policies perform a U-turn on zero-emissions transport technology. But some states and territories are performing significantly better than others, a report from the Electric Vehicle Council has found. It wants...
Beer drinkers are being warned to brace for more expensive pints as the industry is hit with another tax increase. Alcohol prices are not exempt from rising costs of living and the tax is adjusted twice a year in line with inflation. The latest increase represents a...
Here are some strategies to look after your mental health during this period: Know Your Rights: Familiarise yourself with the employment laws in your country to understand your rights as a redundant employee. Ensure that you are not being selected for redundancy unfairly due to age, gender,...