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The Consumer Price Index has risen, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, which means inflation is back on the agenda yet again. With Inflation comes added cost of living to average Australian’s who are also under pressure from the Reserve Bank and their hikes on interest rates. To make sense of …
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Artificial Intelligence has woven its threads into every corner of industry, and the media world is no stranger to its transformative power. As AI’s influence steadily grows, the media industry must evolve and adapt. Dr Rob Nicholls, Associate Professor specialising in regulation and governance at the UNSW Business School, sheds light on the necessary changes …
Today, the Albanese Government’s planned increase of Medicare payments to bulk billing doctors goes into effect. Now, when bulk billing concession card holders, children under 16 and pensioners, doctors are now eligible for up to three times as much money from bulk billing. In both metropolitan and rural areas, doctors’ payment rates are going up …
Tripling of bulk billing incentives to take effect today as Medicare reform begins Read More »
Research’s at Monash Univeristy are looking into the link between how insecure work affects young Australians school pathways and employment. The research shows that many young people face financial worries, engage in gig work, and deal with anxiety while striving for stability in their job market. The Wire spoke to Professor Lucas Walsh, the director …
Young Australians are worse off than their parents Read More »
Last week, Brisbane hosted the Smart Energy Expo, where businesses, manufacturers and distributors from the renewable energies industry gathered to discuss the transition away from fossil fuels. One industry looking to make waves is green hydrogen. How will this renewable sector develop as a future fuel source and what implications will it pose for Australia …
A new report by The Australia Institute’s Centre for Future Work calls for increased funding for Australian public schools. The report finds additional funding of $6.6 billion dollars annually is required for public schools to meet the Schooling Resource Standards federal and state governments committed to a decade ago. Focusing on three broad channels of …
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A new study shows that Australian workers are being underpaid around $850 million each year, causing the country to lose economic activity. The research, based on Fair Work Ombudsman audits spanning a considerable timeframe, revealed notable breaches of regulations in a significant portion of audited businesses. These findings point to challenges faced by a considerable …
Australian’s losing almost $1billion to wage theft Read More »
Today, the 49th National Labor Conference kicked off in Brisbane, marking the first in-person convention hosted in five years… Day one of Australia’s largest political meeting opened with economy, climate, energy and social services at the forefront. The Wire’s Eduardo Jordan and National Radio News Political Correspondent Amanda Copp were on the ground. Image: …
Labor gearing up to next election in Brisbane as protesters demand better conditions Read More »