Why moving from career feminism to care feminism will help reshape Australia’s economy
The pandemic exposed the myth of 'leaning in' as a gender equaliser. It's time we created a new deal for women.
Renewables, environment and women: What we know about the 2022-23 NSW budget
The NSW government has announced funding for a number of programs in advance of its June 21 budget. Here’s what we know so far.
New IMD rankings sees Australia lag behind in entrepreneurship despite rising in competitiveness
Australia has been marked in 19th place for competitiveness by the Institute for Management Development, and 61st on entrepreneurship, following one of its lowest scores in the 30 years the list has been compiled.
An extra 60,600 Australians found work in May, so why have wages barely lifted?
Australia has now managed to keep a rate of unemployment below 4% for three consecutive months. If things are so good, why is wage growth so low?
“Delicate juggling act”: SMEs to balance minimum wage hikes against surging power and raw material costs
Small and medium-sized businesses are planning how to handle a larger-than-expected hike to the minimum wage as other costs soar.
The 5.2% minimum wage increase could have a major effect on all Australian workers
The Fair Work Commission's decision to lift the minimum wage will affect most Australian workers, either directly or indirectly.
Why upskilling and education is more important for those on minimum wage than a pay increase
"Increasing the minimum wage isn't the silver bullet that people are hoping that it will be," writes Amanda Rose.
‘Worse than the pandemic’: Meal delivery company Marley Spoon says produce shortages to continue throughout winter
KFC may have grabbed headlines by switching from lettuce to cabbage, but the food shortage cuts across all fresh produce lines, according to Marley Spoon.
Inflation to peak at 7% by year end before easing: RBA Governor Philip Lowe
The governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has predicted headline inflation is likely to hit highs of 7% and peak by the end of the year.
ANZ reportedly eyeing a stake in MYOB as the business banking arms race continues
Accounting platform MYOB is staying mum after reports the bank is considering acquiring a stake in the firm.
Minimum wage rises 5.2% to $21.38 an hour, giving a boost to 2.7 million Australians as cost of living soars
Australia's minimum wage will rise by 5.2% to $21.38 an hour, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
Why moving people and businesses away from the floodplains is the best solution for Lismore
While residents might have considered the clean-up and restoration costs tolerable if they occurred once in a lifetime, the nature of Lismore's floods are changing.
