Skill shortage areas double in one year
Skills Minister Brendan O'Connor says the federal government is working with businesses and state counterparts to address critical worker shortages.
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Littleproud given invite to jobs summit
David Littleproud has been invited by the government to its national jobs and skills summit, after Opposition Leader Peter Dutton dismissed it as a stunt.
Striking teachers march to NSW parliament
Striking NSW public and private school teachers have marched in Sydney, united in their call for "More than Thanks" as they campaign for better pay.
New ag minister outlines top priorities
Senator Murray Watt has given his first major address as federal agriculture minister outlining labour shortage, biosecurity and high input costs as priorities.
Regions awash with entrepreneurial talent
Entrepreneurs are unearthing talent in Indigenous, refugee and bushfire-affected communities across regional Australia.
NSW teachers strike closes 250 schools
Striking public school teachers and principals have rallied outside NSW parliament calling for better pay and conditions as staff shortages disrupt learning.
Airport travellers facing Easter chaos
The nation's airports are bracing for the busiest day in two years as people plan to get away for the Easter long weekend with travellers facing major delays.
NSW nurses walk off job, demand more staff
Nurses and midwives across NSW have walked off the job for 24 hours to call for extra staff after their union warned patients risked gambling with their health.
Union ‘vindicated’ in NSW trains dispute
A dispute that shut down Sydney's train network is closer to being resolved after the NSW government dropped its industrial claim against the rail union.
Annual leave levels reach record highs
The impact of COVID-19 and extended lockdowns has led to Australians accruing a record amount of annual leave, according to new figures.