In a highly individualistic world where work prevents us from spending time with friends and family, a universal basic income could change society.
Over a period in which the Australian economy saw around 600,000 additional people get jobs, employment in the renewables sector has been going backwards.
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Estimates released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics suggest that the number of direct full-time equivalent jobs in renewable energy activities has continued to fall from its 2011-12 peak.
Lots of ground staff are on minimum wage.
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Today, the U.S. is leading the robotics revolution. But without timely investment, China will overtake us, and could permanently put Americans out of work.
Child support payments actually help single mums to stay employed for longer, research finds.
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The UK government’s U-turn on a national insurance increase for self-employed people exposes the flaws in its approach to building a stronger and more inclusive economy.
“I just don’t get what the big deal is.”
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In the lead up to the state election, Western Australian Labor leader Mark McGowan said WA has the highest unemployment rate in Australia. Is that correct?
Businesses are expanding into new markets, so employees increasingly have to move between different geographical locations.
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New research finds there are significant risks and uncertainties in the complexities of national and international tax systems as applied to internationally mobile employees.
Workers don’t have much recourse if they are underpaid by a franchise.
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The obstacles workers face in successfully pursuing their entitlements and the inadequacy of our current penalties to deter underpayments means problems with franchises will remain.
Hospitality workers, along with fast food and retail workers, will have Sunday and public holiday rates cut under the decision.
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Regions that offer adquate amenities for residents have the best chance of converting long-distance commuters into the sort of new residents who can sustain regional prosperity.