Will Albanese’s jobs summit be genuinely useful, or a futile talkfest?
Bob Hawke popularised the political summit in 1983, and Labor leaders ever since have tried to emulate it. But are they actually worthwhile?
Equal pay and opportunities for women to be a priority at Albanese’s September job summit
Ensuring equal opportunities and pay for women is one of the wide range of topics laid down for the federal government’s jobs summit.
Albanese and Ardern present Aussie ethical cleaning brand with innovation award
Founded by Queensland entrepreneurs Ami Bateman and Sian Murray in early 2020, Pleasant State makes non-toxic and zero-waste dissolvable cleaning bars.
Peter Strong; Industry super fund greed has cost members $50 billion in retirement savings
Those who claim to represent workers did the opposite, and their members have lost billions because of their greed, says Peter Strong.
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.
Albanese has grand plans for industrial relations reform, but he needs to build a new consensus
Fostering the co-operation needed to deliver inclusive growth will require overcoming a history of bad habits and soured relationships at the enterprise, industry and national levels.
Social class significantly affects how we are treated at work. It’s time to talk openly about it
Australia is far from a 'classless society'. It's time to get realistic about how social class is leaving people behind, writes Lisa Annese.
Female small business owners are driving Australia’s economic recovery. The Albanese government needs to support them
As the Albanese government settles in, it must consider boosting female-owned small businesses as a line of defence against the onslaught of economic challenges Australia currently faces.
Why Clare O’Neil’s job as Minister for Cyber Security will be so important for Australia
Victorian member Clare O'Neil has been appointed Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Cyber Security. It’s the first time cyber security has had its own portfolio in the Australian cabinet.
Life experience is more important than ever for an MP, and the recently elected group proves that
As the federal election results have shown, Australians want leaders who understand our lives, instead of just saying they do.
Labor MP Julie Collins appointed Minister for Small Business in Anthony Albanese’s brand new cabinet
Anthony Albanese revealed the makeup of his frontbench Tuesday evening, one week after declaring federal election victory.
Three things employers must know when the government revamps sexual harassment at work rules
Hall and Wilcox partner Fay Calderone says there are three Respect@Work recommendations that employers should take note of: positive duties, representative claims, and damages/costs.
