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Almost 2 million Workforce Australia payments have been suspended in the past year, with devastating impact

Written by Simone Casey, Research Associate, Centre for People, Organisation and Work, RMIT University

Last year the federal government replaced the jobactive employment support program with what was expected to be a more flexible and improved support system for jobseekers, Workforce Australia.

Yet, in the 16 months the contracted-out system has been running, almost 2 million income support payments have been suspended, affecting 70% of...

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extend coronavirus support to temporary workers
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What is a level 2 electrician and when to engage one
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Launchd Acquires WeAreTENZING as ANZ Creator Economy Spend Nears $1 Billion

Launchd, Australia's leading talent-first creator economy group, has acquired WeAreTENZING, one of New Zealand's most respected talent agencies, b...

Time to punch above our weight and stop shadowboxing on AI

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Colter Bay Capital Launches as Australia’s Newest Institutional Private Credit Fund

Led by seasoned capital markets veteran Mark Wang, the fund is purpose-built to serve Australia’s most productive yet chronically underserved busi...

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AI curiosity fuels new wave of employee-led innovation in Australia

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Is your search bar your competitor’s best salesperson?

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Almost 2 million Workforce Australia payments have been suspended in the past year, with devastating impact

Is the capital gains tax discount an act of intergenerational ‘bastardry’?

Australia was once a world leader in innovation. A new report shows the system is now ‘broken’

Yes, what you think about inflation can influence what the RBA does next

Why millions of JB Hi-Fi customers are getting these texts and emails about a court case

RBA narrowly votes to lift interest rates. The Middle East war may determine if there’s more to come

The Iran crisis is hitting KiwiSaver balances – but market volatility can work for you too

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

extend coronavirus support to temporary workers

returning to where we were is nowhere near good enough

What is a level 2 electrician and when to engage one

Launchd Acquires WeAreTENZING as ANZ Creator Economy Spend Nears $1 Billion

Time to punch above our weight and stop shadowboxing on AI

Colter Bay Capital Launches as Australia’s Newest Institutional Private Credit Fund

Global Thryv voices bring a sharper lens to International Women’s Day

AI curiosity fuels new wave of employee-led innovation in Australia

Is your search bar your competitor’s best salesperson?

How Contiki is Redefining Travel for Young Adventurers

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