Business
Gender pay gap wider for managers than other job types
24 January
The hourly gender pay gap is wider for Australian managers than for professionals, labourers and other classes of workers. Men in management roles were earning almost 20 per cent more than their female counterparts based on average earnings each...[Read More]
Business ticks off expanded paid parental leave scheme
24 January
Business groups have backed a proposal to increase the number of weeks offered under the paid parental leave scheme. The federal government introduced legislation last year which would extend the scheme by two weeks each year from July 1, to...[Read More]
Full steam ahead as government secures gas deal
24 January
Gas-fired stations could have enough fuel to power the east coast for two and a half years, after the government secured a commitment as the nation moves away from coal. Energy Minister Chris Bowen and Resources Minister Madeleine King on Monday...[Read More]
Corporate Australia winning at climate ‘double-speak’
17 January
Leading Australian companies are “talking the talk” on climate but failing to follow through on green commitments, posing a threat to national climate targets, researchers say. Data on corporate and peak body lobbying on climate policy found...[Read More]
Supermarket ‘big duopoly’ to go under microscope
17 January
The country’s grocery giants could be forced to comply with a mandatory code of conduct amid surging shelf prices and skyrocketing supermarket profits. The government announced on Wednesday that former Labor minister Craig Emerson would head its...[Read More]
Water trigger ‘too vague’ to stop onshore gas expansion
17 January
Intended protection laws will fail to prevent big gas companies putting Australia’s ground and surface water at risk, a leading environmental engineer warns. An assessment known as the water trigger, in place for more than 10 years and expanded by...[Read More]
‘Disinformation takeover’ a source of worry as AI grows
17 January
A world run by robots is often a top concern when discussing artificial intelligence but the government is not worried about a takeover so much as a disinformation deluge. As technology rapidly develops, it’s considering laws to ensure stronger AI...[Read More]
Leadership skills for workplace success
11 January
Developing leadership abilities is not always simple, which is why only a select few are successful in their quest to become effective leaders. Those who succeed, however, can take their teams and organisation to new heights. To become a successful...[Read More]
Fewer doctors offer bulk billing as consult costs rise
10 January
A fall in the number of GPs bulk billing highlights the need for the government to make health care more affordable, doctors say. A report by healthcare monitors Cleanbill revealed the national average for out-of-pocket costs to see a GP is now...[Read More]
Supermarkets told to pass on savings at the checkout
10 January
Supermarkets have been put on notice to pass on savings when meat and food prices drop. When wholesale prices go down, the cost of items at the checkout should drop as well, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says. The government is reviewing competition laws...[Read More]
Winemakers could save the world, one goon bag at a time
10 January
Cask wine, sometimes called boxed wine but lovingly known to connoisseurs as goon, is not only better for your bank balance but could also help save the planet. Glass bottles, the vintner’s receptacle of choice for millennia, are responsible for...[Read More]
Snacks giant sorted with favourite Aussie ingredients
3 January
A global food giant is backing local manufacturing as Australians increasingly want to know what goes into their snacks. Some 90 per cent of what Cadbury and fancy cracker maker Mondelez sells in Australia is made here, with almost $1 billion a year...[Read More]
Leaders spread new year cheer after challenging 2023
3 January
The sun has set on a challenging year yet prime minister Anthony Albanese says much has been achieved. Wishing Australians a happy new year, Mr Albanese acknowledged the difficulties of 2023. “Yet, right around our country, Australians rose to...[Read More]
Strategies to increase employability: upskilling and reskilling
28 December
In a fast-paced, evolving work environment, continuous learning and adaptability are paramount to dealing with unemployment and in building and succeeding in one’s career. Employees and employers alike need to embrace upskilling and reskilling...[Read More]
Smart homes to save energy costs in virtual power plant
20 December
Energy costs could be slashed by plugging in two million smart meters linked to more than 140,000 household devices to create a virtual power plant bigger than a solar farm. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) on Monday announced $9.75...[Read More]