More Australian professionals resigning for jobs with better pay
Professionals who have postponed their career moves during the pandemic are now quitting their jobs for better-paid ones.
Unemployment rate in Australia falls as pandemic restrictions eased
The easing of restrictions in New South Wales and Victoria impacted the national jobs figures significantly, with employment rising in both states.
One in three Australian employers have fired unvaccinated workers
The survey of 760 human resource professionals also showed that 85% of workers in workplaces with vaccine mandates supported them.
Australia funds A$10 million data tool to plug skills gap
The government hopes the tool can help ensure workforce policy and industry-specific workforce plans are data-driven.
Increased demand for data and digital skills in Australia
In the next five years, more than nine out of 10 jobs in the country will also require post-school qualifications.
Vaccine mandates could see West Australians leaving jobs
About 55,000 West Australians were opposed to getting the vaccine, with 39,000 of them being in jobs where COVID-19 vaccination was mandatory.
Flexible working set to be default arrangement in Australia
Working from home would remain part of the way the public service will operate in the future, said the Public Service Commissioner
Australia’s upskilling programme sees over 270,000 sign-ups
JobTrainer provides access for those eligible to free or low-fee courses, preparing workers for fast-growing industries.
Essential employees in NSW to lose COVID-19 compensation protection
The state government plans to repeal the automatic compensation rights for essential workers under section 19B of the Workers Compensation Act 1987.
Low wage workers to benefit from Australia’s new superannuation law
The introduction of the regulation will abolish the current A$450 minimum threshold for workers to qualify for superannuation.
Australian business groups call for uniformed COVID-19 vaccine mandates
The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (Cosboa) said a standardised approach would offer clarity for small businesses.
Wage growth in Australia unlikely despite labour shortage
The Reserve Bank of Australia noted that in sectors where wage growth was observed, it was largely due to earlier implemented wage cuts that were reversed.
Australia’s Labour Party proposes more rights for part-time workers
To help workers, especially women, balance family and employment responsibilities, Labour has urged for a review of the “erosion” of part-time work.
Australia mandates vaccination for service workers in Northern Territory
Australia’s Northern Territory has made it compulsory for anyone serving the public at work to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Australia disbursed A$27 billion to firms that did not qualify for subsidies
Some firms posted revenues that did not fall sufficiently enough to qualify, while others posted increased revenues over the period.
Australia under pressure to force firms to repay COVID-19 payout
Some 71% of Australians support companies being forced to repay JobKeeper funds if they did not need it, according to a recent opinion survey.
Australia’s casual workers hit hard by COVID-19 lockdowns
From May to August, there was a loss of 175,000 casual jobs, which represented 72% of all the jobs lost across the labour market.
New South Wales makes vaccination compulsory for all healthcare staff
Healthcare staff in New South Wales (NSW) must be inoculated with the COVID-19 vaccine by September 30, said NSW health minister Brad Hazzard.
Australian employers get wage subsidies for apprentices
The government is expanding wage subsidies for businesses which employ apprentices into the latter’s second and third years.
Australia’s casual employment law set to kick in end-September
Changes to the Fair Work Act were passed in March, allowing casual staff the right to convert to permanent employment after 12 months of work.
OECD urges Australia to increase unemployment benefits
It expects that strict lockdowns in New South Wales and Victoria state are likely to see the national economy shrink over the September quarter.
Australian union urges government to act on gender inequality in workplace
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has called on the government to do more to address the gender gap for women in the workforce.
Australia expects teleworking to continue post-pandemic
The proportion of Australians working from home had increased from 8% to 40% over the past two year, according to an official review.
All healthcare staff in Victoria state mandated to get COVID-19 vaccination
Thousands of Australian healthcare workers risk losing their jobs if they opt not to be vaccinated under new government rules.
Facebook group in Australia opposes job posts requiring jabs
A Facebook group “Jobs Without Jabs Australia” with 20,000 members is opposing the vaccination requirement for jobs.
NSW expands COVID-19 test and isolation programme
Unions have lauded the decision to provide payments to workers over 17 years of age if certain conditions are met.
Record number of Australians are working at least two jobs
The largest increase in workers holding multiple jobs include the sectors of administrative and support services, as well as arts and recreation.
Australia’s online job ads fall 5.6% in August
The sharpest decline in job ads in the month were registered in areas currently under lockdown, with falls registered in NSW, ACT and Victoria.
Australian senate passes workplace sexual harassment bill
The Sex Discrimination and Fair Work (Respect at Work) Amendment Bill of 2021 protects all Australians from workplace sexual harassment.
Victoria state reskills mid-career workers for digital jobs
After 12 weeks of training in a new A$64 million programme, workers will be placed in a 12-week paid internship with a Victorian firm.