Workers, union line up for share of $90m Qantas fine
A judge is deciding who should get payouts from a $90 million Qantas fine after the airline was ordered to pay the record penalty for illegally sacking staff.
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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.
Aussie workers sceptical of AI coming for their jobs
A slim majority of workers believe the government can be trusted to regulate artificial intelligence and most think it will augment rather than replace jobs.
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.
Musicians, actors, writers call for protection from AI
More than two in every three creative workers want the federal government to restrict the use of artificial intelligence to protect their jobs.
‘House of cards’: disability lifeline as dominoes fall
Australia's second-largest disability employer has avoided sudden collapse but more trouble could be on the way for the strained sector.
Nation on notice as signs point to growing jobless rate
Australians are being warned about possible further rises in unemployment after a shock jobless rate jump that has strengthened the case to cut interest rates.
Lack of AI playbook puts Australia down readiness ranks
Many Australian businesses are willing to spend on AI but lack a plan to implement the game-changing technology, pushing the nation down the readiness rankings.
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.
‘Embarrassed’: ABC’s Lattouf legal bill to top $2m
Defending its sacking of a radio presenter will likely cost the Australian public broadcaster more than $2 million, a year after rejecting a settlement offer.
AI in sights to build up nation’s sliding productivity
It takes an Australian worker twice as long to build a home as it did 50 years ago, making it all the more urgent to fix declining productivity growth.
Money still on rate cut despite surprise spike in wages
Workers have enjoyed their sixth consecutive quarter of pay packet growth as all eyes turn to the Reserve Bank's upcoming decision on interest rates.
Mortgage relief could be limited as jobs market expands
An unexpected jump in employment has led the money market to pare back its hopes for further mortgage relief after a widely expected rate cut next week.
US job growth slows marginally, unemployment steady
US employers have added a better-than-expected 177,000 jobs in April as the job market shows resilience.
Jobs market strong but Trump tariff bomb yet to explode
Australia's jobs market is holding up better than expected, but the impact of Donald Trump-imposed tariffs is yet to play out across the globe.
Pop-up squash to help staff bounce back into city life
A temporary court has been set up in the heart of Australia's biggest city in the hope of enticing CBD workers with an opportunity for quick fun and exercise.
Multibillion-dollar benefit of reproductive leave
Giving workers one day of leave a month to care for reproductive needs would help reduce the $21.3 billion cost of absent employees, a report has found.
Most workers feel overwhelmed by AI but bosses want it
Four out of every five Aussie workers are overwhelmed by changes at work but most executives want to use artificial intelligence to create bigger transitions.
Women warned as coalition pushes work-from-home ban
Women will be most affected by an opposition proposal to force public servants back to the office full time, a government frontbencher says.
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.
‘Preferred’ koala park opens door to major logging
A state's so-called koala wars appear no closer to being resolved as spatial mapping highlights the possible impact on native forest of a national park plan.
Petition to parliament pushes for four-day working week
Greater work-life balances and time with family are just some of the reasons Sunshine State residents are petitioning for a four-day work week.
Fresh data to shed light on retail, housing strength
Australians are expected to have pulled back on retail spending after major sales, with the latest data unlikely to shift the dial for the Reserve Bank.
‘Not enough’: PM concedes more needed to win election
Selling a vision for the future, rather than dwelling on past achievements, is the prime minister's blueprint for winning over voters to secure a second term.
Strong jobs growth data deflates February rate cut hope
A very healthy jobs market is not adding to the case for a February interest rate cut, with all eyes turning to inflation data due in coming weeks.
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.
Why the RBA should rethink key inflation assumption
The strength of Australia's labour market has kept the Reserve Bank from cutting interest rates but growing evidence suggests it's not as crucial as thought.
Aussies beating America and Europe in AI race: study
Almost half of all Australians are using artificial intelligence technology, a Google study has shown, even though many still have concerns about its impact.
Australia’s bullet-proof jobs market put to the test
Even with restrictive interest rate settings and inflation battering the economy, Australia's labour market has proved surprisingly resilient.
Twelve days’ reproductive health leave could save $26b
A new report reveals the staggering impact of reproductive health problems on productivity, feeding calls for extra leave entitlements.
Consumer confidence starts year with a bang
Consumer confidence has bounced higher and is expected to keep improving as rising real wages and rate cuts support household incomes.