BUSINESS
RBA rate cut provides ‘a sigh of relief’, but businesses still on edge
21 May 2025
Another cut to the cash rate has provided Australian businesses with a temporary “sigh of relief”, but challenges still ...
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PEOPLE
Westpac set to slash 1,500 jobs: Union calls for the move to be ‘immediately shelved’
21 May 2025
Major bank Westpac is set to cut more than 1,500 employees in an attempt to hit lofty cost-reduction targets, spurring ...
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WELLBEING
Public sector outperforming private sector on gender equality targets
21 May 2025
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency’s (WGEA) recently published data has highlighted the gains that public sector ...
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LEARNING
Wages and salaries jump 5.8% in year to March 2025
21 May 2025
Data released yesterday (21 May) by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has revealed wages and salaries are up 5
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LAW
Employers urged to review payroll systems to avoid wage theft penalties
21 May 2025
As of 1 January 2025, intentional wage underpayment has been criminalised, drawing hefty penalties for employers found ...
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BUSINESS
CBA job cuts climb to nearly 800 in past 12 months despite ‘swollen’ profits
20 May 2025
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has moved to cut another 163 jobs across its customer services roles, bringing ...
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LEARNING
New employment minister pressed to prioritise pay equity for 18-year-olds
20 May 2025
Amanda Rishworth’s first week in the job has been busy, with the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association ...
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