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.
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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.
Migration shift a ‘terrible signal’ for luring talent
Whether or not they work, adjustments to the migration system are damaging Australia's brand, advocates warn.
Labor’s visa detention stance compared with Trump’s ICE
Rounding up people who have overstayed their visa into detention centres has been blasted as missing the mark and copying harsh immigration tactics in the US.
Drawing a line: disability arts sector fears NDIS cuts
A studio for artists with intellectual disabilities has produced an Archibald finalist but cuts to the NDIS have the arts disability sector worried.
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.
Rise in unemployment shows jobs market softening slowly
The jobs market appears to be softening with a rise in the jobless rate to 4.5 per cent, which should take pressure off the Reserve Bank to lift interest rates.
‘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.
‘Scam’: Uber drivers and dog walkers in Hanson’s sights
One Nation's leader says the Australian migration system fails to prioritise the skills the economy actually needs, which is worsening the housing shortage.
Surprise jobs jump gives RBA room to raise rates
A larger-than expected rise in employment will not ease Reserve Bank fears about inflation as rising oil prices compound cost pressures.
‘Can’t hire our way out’: mine giant to train sparkies
An Australian mining giant has partnered with TAFE to train more electricians as the nation faces a major renewable energy skills shortage.
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Strong jobs figures clock on for future rate rise shift
More than 40,000 jobs have been added to Australia's economy to exceed expectations, but slowing growth could ease the Reserve Bank's inflation fears.
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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.
‘Take a breath’: Google tells Aussies to relax about AI
Workers need to stress less about the impact of artificial intelligence on their jobs, Google's Australian managing director says, and adapt to the disruption.
Jobless jump, Iran war shoot down fears of rate rise
The big four banks are tipping the Reserve Bank to hold interest rates steady at its next meeting after the jobless rate surged and as the Iran war hits home.
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.
Next-generation Indigenous women flying employment flag
Rising employment among Indigenous women has been linked to substantial gains in post‑secondary education, which have outpaced those of Indigenous men.
Australia’s co-working boom moves from city to suburbs
Flexible workspaces are no longer a peripheral solution and are becoming firmly embedded within Australia's evolving office ecosystem, a report has found.
Job market yet to feel impact of Iran war, rate hikes
Australia's relatively low jobless rate has reinforced the Reserve Bank's view the labour market is still tight, adding to the case for more rate hikes.
Labor backs above-inflation wage bump for low-paid
Wage increases have not been driving recent inflation pressures and low-paid workers deserve a real pay rise, the government says.
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Industry bailouts defended as Iran war smashes markets
Industry Minister Tim Ayres has outlined the government's industry-science strategy, saying global instability and the conflict in Iran demands stronger ties.
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AI could devalue your degree, federal government warns
AI could make soft skills like judgment more important for workers than traditional university degrees, assistant minister Andrew Leigh will say in a speech.
Massive robotic warehouse to deliver thousands of jobs
Construction has begun on the biggest warehouse ever constructed in Queensland - a robotic customer fulfilment centre for Amazon Australia.
Regions beckon as young Aussies rethink city life
Almost half of Australians aged 18 to 29 are considering leaving cities for the regions, driven by the cost of living, work opportunities and lifestyle factors.
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.
Healthy jobs market spells rate pain for borrowers
Upcoming inflation data will be make or break for a Reserve Bank rate hike decision following stronger than expected jobs figures, economists say.
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.
Robust jobs market risks adding fuel to inflation fire
Australia's labour market remains tight, with limited spare capacity keeping pressure on already-high inflation and shortening the odds of interest rate hikes.
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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.