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Labor wants to give the minimum wage a real boost. The benefits would likely outweigh any downsides

Written by Chris F. Wright, Professor of Work and Labour Market Policy, University of Sydney

Labor has called for an “economically sustainable real wage increase” for almost 3 million workers who depend on the award system for their wages.

In a submission to the Fair Work Commission’s Annual Wage Review on Wednesday, Labor said a real wage increase above inflation would provide cost-of-living relief for lower-income...

Building Equine Stables? Here’s What Every Horse Owner Needs to Know
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A landmark ruling will tackle the gender pay gap for thousands of workers
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Port of Darwin’s struggling Chinese leaseholder may welcome an Australian buy-out
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Low effort, high visibility: what bumper stickers say about our values and identity
Justin Sullivan/GettyYou may have seen them around town or in the news. Bumper stickers on Teslas broadcasting to anyone who …
Is a corporation a slave? Many philosophers think so
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NZ’s over-reliance on roads for freight means natural disasters hit even harder. But there is a fix
In the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle, the driving time between Napier and Wairoa stretched from 90 minutes to over six hours…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

Dual Living Homes in Sydney: Smart Design for Modern Living
Dual living homes are growing in popularity in Sydney due to rising housing costs and shifting family dynamics. Smart layouts with privacy and flexibility allow multiple households to live…

The battle for AGL heralds a new dawn for Australian electricity
shutterstockTwo events in the past week mark a watershed for Australia’s electricity industry.The first, on Thursday, was Origin Energy’s surprise announcement that it intends to close the mammoth Eraring power…
The holidays are tough on many businesses, but here’s how to get through
While many SMEs and some bigger companies brace for the Christmas cashflow slump--because of that 'holiday feeling'--there is no reason to resign themselves to a tough two or three months…
A Guide to Continuing Your Education as a Business Owner
As a business owner, it can sometimes be the right decision to continue your education and to learn more about the world of business. This is especially true if you…

Cutting edge AI technology designed for doctors to reduce patient wait times launched in NZ

New Zealand specialist doctors now have access to Artificial Intelligence technology to help reduce patient wait times and experts say it could be...

Launchd Takes Off: Former AFL Stars Lead Tech-Powered Platform Set to Disrupt Talent and Influencer Marketing

Backed by Institutional Capital, Launchd Combines Five Leading Agencies and Smart Technology to Deliver Measurable Results Influencer marketing i...

Meet the Australian fintech unlocking rewards for small businesses

Small businesses make up 98 per cent of all businesses in Australia, yet they continue to bear the brunt of economic uncertainty. According to Credi...

Teleperformance (TP) Business Insights Report Reveals Key Shifts in Consumer Behaviour

TP’s Business Insights report into consumer behaviors and preferences, taking in more than 57,000 respondents across 19 sectors, is shedding new li...

HubSpot launches platform-wide AI tools to help businesses close the adoption gap

HubSpot today unveiled more than 200 updates across its customer platform to help businesses grow better. The release introduces smarter tools, new AI...

Why Every Leader Needs a Personal Branding Strategy in 2025

One of the best investments you can make in 2025? Your Personal Brand.In today’s competitive and digitally driven business world, authenticity and...