Employers in Australia can make COVID-19 vaccination compulsory for staff
Businesses can force their staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19 under workplace laws.
Employers of apprentices in Australia could receive A$4,000 of incentives
The government programme aims to support up to 80,000 additional apprenticeships over five years, particularly in industries with skill gaps to fill.
Australia’s November jobs soar, records 90,000 new employments
The jobless rate eased to 6.8%, the labour participation rate rose to 66.1%, while monthly hours worked rose by 43 million hours.
Australia proposes food-delivery levy to fund workers’ compensation scheme
A new compensation initiative aims to protect gig economy workers injured or killed while working,
Australia: NSW state ends WFH, but most staff still staying away from office
Many workers in New South Wales are opting to continue working from home.
Australia: Employers can offer part-timers extra working hours, but not on overtime basis
The change in policy aims to create more flexibility for employers and more hours for employees.
Australian and New Zealand businesses pressured over misuse of COVID-19 subsidies
More than 17,000 businesses in New Zealand have voluntarily repaid NZ$524 million in subsidies.
Australian government rolls out new measures to strengthen casual worker rights
The country employs 2.6 million casual workers, with 1.35 million of them working regular shifts.
Australia’s recruitment rises by 6.2% in October
Sales Workers; Labourers; and Community and Personal Service Workers saw the highest increase in job advertisements for the month.
Australia sees uptick in jobs for October, surpassing forecasts
Official figures released showed jobs rising by 178,800 for the month, an improvement from September’s numbers.
Australia’s central bank to shape monetary policy on labour market changes
Jobs support and creation will be a priority until unemployment falls below 6%.
Australia’s tax cuts to kick in from Nov 16
The tax relief package is expected to benefit over 11 million Australians. as the country attempts to recover from the pandemic.
Australian unions want better protection for WFH workers
Unions in Australia unions are evaluating if more protection would be needed so that workers do not face discrimination or loss of pay and benefits.
Australia expects jobs bounce-back as COVID-19 cases fall
Prime Minister Scott Morrison hopes the declining COVID-19 cases is a sign of better things to come for Australia’s job market.
Businesses receive cash grants as Victoria plans recovery
More than A$3 billion has been earmarked to help businesses in the Australian state of Victoria overcome the impact of COVID-19.
Australia experiences first recession in almost 30 years
The latest statistics provided by the Australian Bureau of Statistics also points to the country’s worst economic years in more than 60 years.
What is the cost of working from home?
With workers staying at home because of the pandemic, the financial hit to Sydney’s central business district comes at a cost of AUD$10 billion.
Qantas Airways announces further 2,500 job cuts
The airline also revealed plans to outsource ground handling at major Australian airports, including Sydney and Melbourne.
Wage growth continues to slow down in Australia
Consumer confidence and business conditions continue to be adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tigerair Australia to be grounded permanently
Virgin Australia will also layoff about a third of its workforce as the carrier aims to rebrand as a “value airline”.
Australia introduces pandemic leave payment
Victoria is the first state in Australia to provide financial support workers who need to be quarantined.
Australia extends wage subsidy support till 2021
Subsidies will be reduced under the extended program, which is expected to help about 1 million workers and last till 2021.
Australia’s unemployment rate hits 22-year high
A surge of employment after the reopening of Australia’s economy was not enough to offset the increase in the number of jobseekers.
Qantas releases 6,000 workers as part of COVID-19 recovery plan
100 flights will also be grounded for a year as the Australian carrier grapples with economic fallout from C0VID-19.
Asia-Pacific businesses kickstart COVID-19 recovery
10 million small businesses across Asia-Pacific will participate in Visa’s global programme designed to meet demand for cashless payments.
Australia’s jobless rate hits two-decade high
The last time the unemployment rate in Australia broke 7% was in October 2001.
Professional services in Australia continue to register layoffs
Deloitte is the latest company to announce job cuts in Australia, joining the likes of PwC and KPMG.
COVID-19 pushes businesses to change IT priorities
Businesses in South-east Asia, Australia and Newland are prioritising improving ICT and security resilience for business continuity plans.
AFL increases monetisation opportunities
The AFL has implemented a new LMS system, which is powered by the Totata Learn and Androgogic Totara Plus suite of products.
Workplace wellness key to organisational efficiency
Whether organisations are preparing for an eventual return to the workplace or extending remote work arrangements, employees’ well-being should remain a priority.