Mango growers fear premium fruit will be left to rot
Mango growers fear changes to the working holiday visa program will lead to the coveted fruit rotting on trees, as a shortage of backpacker pickers looms.
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Bad news comes in twos: cash rate and CPI set to rise
Australian mortgage holders can expect more borrowing pain when the Reserve Bank board meets, with an interest rate hike almost universally anticipated.
Unemployment nears five-year high ahead of rates call
While a rise in the unemployment rate in August likely won't stop the Reserve Bank hiking rates at its next board meeting, further rate rises are less certain.
Former premier to front Big Build royal commission
A recently deposed premier will be called to give evidence at a royal commission into alleged corruption on taxpayer-funded building sites.
Labour pains: jobs market too hot for inflation fight
Australia's labour market is still tight and the unemployment rate likely needs to go up to ease persistent pressure on inflation, Michele Bullock says.
Jobs data last piece in puzzle for Reserve Bank board
Unemployment data is not expected to deter the Reserve Bank from hiking interest rates for a fourth time in 2026 when it meets later in September.
Work from home laws dead in the water after shock vote
A state parliament won't be recalled to pass landmark work from home laws before the election after the coalition teamed up with minor parties to hit pause.
Third teachers’ strike off as bitter pay dispute ends
A third statewide strike of public school teachers has been cancelled after unionised educators swung in behind a sweetened pay offer.
Jobs data and a fireside chat: the economic week ahead
Unemployment and wage figures are the pick of the week's economic data, while traders will tune in to a "fireside chat" with the Reserve Bank deputy governor.
‘Must remain open’: Labor hails $2.5bn smelter bailout
Australia's largest aluminium smelter has been thrown a multibillion-dollar lifeline, saving thousands of jobs in a move hailed as a win for the working class.
Contentious work-from-home laws pushed beyond election
A newly-minted premier has delayed the start of work-from-home laws and declared "sensible" changes are in the offing as the Victorian election nears.
New boss named to lead union movement after turbulence
Australia's new top trades union leader has been announced, following a surprise resignation several weeks ago.
Planes’ near-miss probed as airport battles staff woes
Two planes have avoided a nasty crash after they almost collided on the tarmac at Australia's busiest airport.
Teachers to strike for third time as pay talks stall
Teachers will strike again as the battle between a union and a state government intensifies over a deal to improve pay and conditions.
Sacked, struggling Qantas staff still wait for payments
Legal delays have prevented workers who were sacked by Australia's largest airline from receiving their share of a small fortune in compensation payments.
‘Unrecognised, underfunded’: teachers shut down streets
Public school teachers have taken their fight for better pay and conditions to Melbourne's streets, compounding an election-year headache for Labor.
Pizza workers slice up misleading Domino’s wage claim
Low-paid franchisee workers have been handed a landmark legal win after a fast food giant was found to have engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct.
BHP port workers take action in historic Pilbara strike
Port workers have downed tools over a wage dispute with BHP and their union warns more strike action is possible if the mining giant doesn't buckle.
Soaring meth abuse at work prompts warning to bosses
The workplace use of drugs, particularly methamphetamine and cocaine, is rising and remains a real safety risk for employers.
Port worker wage stoush set to trigger historic strike
Hundreds of port workers are expected to walk off the job after failed wage negotiations between a mining giant and unions.
Crims on notice as money-laundering laws take effect
Workers will receive more tax cuts, small businesses are getting a leg up and laws targeting financial criminals take effect in the new financial year.
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The AI trap: firms buy too much tech, too little talent
More businesses are investing in artificial intelligence to boost productivity but a leading tech firm says they are not all getting investments right.
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$50K in a day: why firms are struggling with AI costs
In the rush to adopt artificial intelligence, some companies are blowing their budgets and failing to recognise the importance of human workers.
Why teachers are creating AI-powered classroom helpers
An Australian made artificial intelligence platform is letting educators create their own teaching aides, some of whom simulate scenarios from the real world.
Minimum wage tops $1000 a week, stoking inflation fears
Millions of workers on industry awards will get an annual pay rise and minimum wage earners even more, but economists warn the raises could fuel inflation.
AI risks deepening divide between investors and workers
The rise of AI could result in a higher share of Australia's economic pie going to people who own assets rather than those who work for a living.
Advocates blast ‘Groundhog Day’ employment changes
People seeking support to find a job will be funnelled into three separate streams under major changes to the one-size-fits-all approach to employment services.
Pianist cancellation ‘shredded’ orchestra’s reputation
An orchestra board member and ex-government minister says he was surprised to learn a pianist's upcoming concert had been cancelled over Gaza comments.
Super shake-up wins support as budget savings spruiked
Changes to the superannuation performance test will unlock more investment opportunities, the sector says, but concerns are raised over the scheme's integrity.
Aussies losing almost $5b in unpaid super every year
One in four Australian workers have been deprived of superannuation payments by employers, which could have a huge impact on their retirement nest egg.
No criminal charges despite $49.5m wage theft blitz
Australia's $49.5 million wage theft crackdown has run for 488 days without a single criminal case, as employers fear honest errors will be punished.