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Australia’s lowest paid workers just got a 3.5% wage increase. Their next boost could be even better

Written by John Buchanan, Professor, Discipline of Business Information Systems, University of Sydney Business School, University of Sydney

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Australia’s lowest paid workers just got a 3.5% wage increase. Their next boost could be even better

Amazon Australia Launches Fresh Grocery Delivery with Harris Farm Markets in Canberra

Landlords pay almost $7 billion a year more in tax than home owners, pushing rents higher

Over half of ANZ SMBs operate without a dedicated security team: Zoho

NZ’s AI data centre boom: who benefits from the build-out?

Is this the moment to change the way we think about economic growth?

A new survey of 10,000 migrants reveals exploitation at work is the norm. Here’s how to fix it

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

NEW SOUTH WALES ABORIGINAL LAND COUNCIL LODGE COMPLAINT WITH THE AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION ON CROWN LANDS BILL

First Impressions Last: How to Make a Good First Impression for your Business

Budget splashes cash, with $17.7 billion for aged care and a pitch to women

eBay Ventures invests in luxury dress sharing platform The Volte

“Time is running out to get Payday ready,” Brighter Super urges

PayNuts Unveils Expanded Integrated Solutions and Refreshed Brand to Support Australian SMEs

BizCover Brings Australia’s First AI-Based Insurance Quotes to ChatGPT

VistaPrint Research Reveals Australian Small Businesses Face a Succession Cliff

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