Chalmers says budget won’t ignore the slowing economy Fighting inflation won't be the sole focus of the upcoming federal budget, the treasurer has declared, warning the slowing national economy can't be ignored.
Australia woos Southeast Asia with visas and loans to boost business A 10-year frequent traveller visa scheme to Australia will also be extended to eligible ASEAN nations and East Timor.
Tech Council of Australia partners with government to educate young tech workers The Virtual Work Experience program will allow people aged between 14 and 25 to build their digital skills.
Stage 3 tax cuts under the spotlight as opposition decides position While the government has come under fire for breaking an election commitment to leave the Stage 3 tax cuts untouched, the opposition is expected to cement some form of support for the changes at a joint party room meeting.
Albanese heightens speculation over Stage 3 tax cut changes As speculation swells over possible changes to controversial stage three tax cuts, Albanese said average-income earners would be the focus of relief measures.
Advertised salaries are outpacing inflation as government considers cost of living relief Advertised salaries for prospective employees have grown above inflation, despite a sluggish end to the year and cost of living pressures.
“Broken” laws governing financial services set for overhaul The Australian Law Reform Commission has handed down its final report on laws for corporations and financial services, making 58 recommendations to better improve the legislation.
‘Multiple systemic failures’: Telco cops $100,000 fine for breaching anti-scam laws A telco has been fined more than $100,000 for failing to prevent mobile number fraud and reduce scam text messages over a five-year period.
Australian employers are now legally bound to prevent sexual harassment at work Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus said the changes would seek to prevent sexual harassment from occurring in the workplace, rather than have workplaces react to it taking place.
“Staple of any Christmas lunch”: Agriculture minister urges supermarkets to freeze ham prices Senator Watt on Monday sent a stern warning to supermarkets to "not profit off hardworking Aussies" in the lead-up to Christmas.
Pocock, Lambie renew push to split contentious IR bill package The laws should be split so employees with post-traumatic stress or facing domestic violence can be protected sooner, senators have urged.
Pensioners’ work bonus limit to get $4,000 boost Pensioners also in a form of employment will be able to earn up to $4,000 more without their pension being affected.
