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Demand for storepeople in the national labour market has remained persistently elevated compared to pre-COVID times, reflecting the e-commerce boom which has demanded greater warehousing requirements.
Employment scams have spiked in the previous 12 months as perpetrators exploit those vulnerable to cost-of living pressures.
In a precedent-setting outcome, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has invited an employer to seek costs against a former employee who misleadingly used AI in an unfair dismissal case, marking a milestone moment for the commission which has struggled to keep up with a tech-induced burdening caseload.
Australia and the European Union have signed off on a long-coming free trade agreement (A-EU FTA) which is set to eliminate tariffs, reduce export constraints and improve access to overseas labour.
Announcements of mass layoffs at large-scale tech companies have provided clear signals of agentic AI’s rise across the corporate world.
The federal government has hinted at reducing the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) discount, as well as modifying or removing negative gearing, as it seeks to increase housing affordability and raise government revenue.
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) has released its latest data on the gender pay gap from 2024-25, finding modest improvements compared to previous years.
In what is an emerging concern worldwide, companies are increasingly being accused of ‘AI washing’ – falsely attributing mass job layoffs to the implementation of AI rather than underlying geopolitical, economic or financial factors.
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has warned that a surge in groundless AI-generated claims is compromising the tribunal’s effectiveness and posing alarming consequences for employers.
New global survey data reveals Australian CEOs are particularly enthusiastic about AI adoption.
An official release by ACTAC revealed that 265,046 undergraduate offers were made for degrees commencing in Semester 1 of 2026, with health courses the most popular area of study.
Australia’s same job, same pay legislation is beginning to materially alter pay outcomes and hiring decisions across key industries, particularly mining and logistics.