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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.

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Hundreds of media jobs to go as TV advertising slumps

The owner of the Seven Network is slashing hundreds of jobs, downgrading its guidance and writing off millions of dollars from a burdensome TV content contract.

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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.

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Denying workers meal breaks – did somebody say KFC?

A long-running class action brought by KFC workers alleging they were denied payments for breaks has been settled for $28.8 million.

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Atlassian workers in shock after AI-related layoffs

Almost 500 Atlassian employees in Australia are reeling after being told via email that their services are no longer required.

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Leading disability employer sold, saving jobs

The nation's second-largest disability employer has been sold, saving 1250 jobs, after a government rescue package prevented its collapse.

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Aussies are using AI at home but want rules at work

Most workers in fields such as finance, technology and law are using artificial intelligence at home but want changes to make it safer to use on the job.

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Unions reach deal with tech giant on AI and workers

Workers will have a say in the rollout of AI through an agreement between a tech giant and unions that has been welcomed by industry and government.

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Forget quiet quitting: job-hugging tipped as top trend

Fewer Australians are expected to seek fresh employment as the market becomes tighter and artificial intelligence technology creates uncertainty.

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AI continues to disrupt your career prospects

Artificial intelligence is expected to transform employment even more in 2026, both in specialised roles and as an added skill in others.

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Long commute deal breaker as workers stay close to home

Spending hours on public transport or driving to work is falling out of favour as more employees seek local and hybrid working options.

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One in five young jobseekers are fudging AI skills

The pressure to understand and use artificial intelligence tools is getting to gen Z and millennial workers, with many admitting to exaggerating their talents.

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PM backs working from home laws amid ‘stunt’ claims

The prime minister has swung his support behind a state's legal work-from-home push as an expert details how officials could move forward with the plan.

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‘Lawyers’ picnic’ looms over right to work from home

Businesses are expected to test the legal validity of a state legislating the right to work from home, with questions over its intersection with federal laws.

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Four day week firms as win-win for workers and business

Cutting one day from the working week could reduce burnout and increase job satisfaction, a study has found, but it could also boost productivity.

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Unions hail pay boost for millions of low-paid workers

Workers on minimum award rates will be given one of the highest above-inflation pay increases in history to help redress falling living standards.

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Call for workplace change to drive electric car take-up

Fewer than one-in-three electric vehicle drivers can access a charger at work and incentives could get more people to go electric and drive to the office.

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Rise of NDAs in sexual harassment cases silencing women

Advocates are pushing for reforms to stop the silencing of women in workplace sexual harassment cases and to allow survivors to seek support.

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Bosses urged to stay flexible as gender pay gap narrows

The gender pay gap is steadily closing amid warnings revoking work from home flexibility will impact women's ability to earn more.

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Amping up: $45m boost to get women into energy and tech

Women could help to close skills shortages in areas such as cybersecurity, clean energy and construction that pose a threat to Australia's progress.

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AI angst – workers fear bosses will prioritise profit

Australian workers are reluctant to embrace artificial intelligence, with fewer than one in three believing it will have a positive impact.

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Artificial intelligence ‘secret weapon’ for landing job

From writing cover letters to brainstorming interview questions, Australian jobseekers are using artificial intelligence tools to help land their next role.

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Workers are using AI but worry it makes them look lazy

More Australian white collar workers are using artificial intelligence tools to do their jobs but research shows many feel guilty about telling the boss.

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Women written into code: standards target tech workers

Australian technology firms will be urged to test their practices against 10 standards as part of a campaign to encourage more diversity in the field.

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Bulk of CFMEU probe evidence relates to coercion

Dozens of incidents within the embattled CFMEU are being investigated after it was placed into administration following criminal allegations.

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‘The bot will see you now’: why AI could be the new HR

More companies are using artificial intelligence to interview and rank job candidates but the government's proposed mandatory rules could curtail the trend.

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Blood, sweat and fears: laws may not protect workers

Changes to Australian privacy laws may not stop employers from requesting invasive medical tests with little explanation, a report has found.

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CFMEU crackdown laws lodged as calls mount to go harder

CFMEU officials who attempt to disrupt the work of external administrators have been threatened with heavy penalties, but not everybody is happy with the laws.

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Bulk-billing hope with GP deal to end tax stand-off

Fears of shuttered GP clinics or more patients being slugged with gap payments have been allayed, but there's concern over the overall NSW health budget.

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Wage review should consider tax cuts: retail bosses

The retail sector wants the workplace umpire to be more conservative as it considers the size of the next annual pay rise for millions of low-paid workers.

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