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Young Aussies experiencing disadvantage in post-school work or study environments

A recent study finds young Aussies experience disadvantage in post-school work and study transition periods. The report released by The Smith Family focused on the years between 2021-2022 and reveals that while engagement statistics are trending in a positive direction, concerns remain around career progression opportunities in the long term. The Wire’s Isaac Brogan spoke …

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Could recession be around the corner

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Some economists have been looking at the conditions that signal a recession could be looming. The much anticipated Reserve bank decision on Interest rates settled on a pause yesterday leaving rates at 4.1%. This put the spotlight on the economy and the better than expected inflation figures a few weeks ago. The question is whether …

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English sounding names getting more job call backs

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Australians with non-English names often feel less fortunate in finding jobs, and this is not just a coincidence given the current state of the economy. New research from Monash University shows English sounding names get more call backs from job applications than from applicants with ethnic names. The research also highlights there’s a pronounced discrimination …

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Transitioning to civilian life and employment

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It was only a few short weeks ago that Australians turned out in their hundreds of thousands to give public recognition and support to our Defence Force veterans on Anzac Day. But when this ended, many people still remain unaware of the continued support our veterans need in order to help their transition back into civilian …

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The Right to Disconnect

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The Right to Disconnect is one of the workplace laws that has been enacted in countries like France Germany Italy and Czech Republic. It is part of issue that has prompted the legal action from Kooyong MP Monique Ryan’s ex Chief of Staff Sally Rugg. The return to work issue also is affecting many, as …

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Closing the Gap shows mixed progress across 18 targets

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The recently released Closing the Gap report of 2022 reveals that out of 18 targets, four targets are on track, and four are getting worse. It will be the first report since the national agreement on Closing the Gap took effect in 2020, aimed at working collaboratively to improve outcomes for Indigenous Australians. Although many …

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Fair Work Commission Stop Tugboat Lockout

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The Fair Work Commission has ordered tugboat giant Svitzer to scrap its plan to lockout tugboat workers indefinitely, over concerns that the halt in operations might damage the Australian economy. The proposed industrial action was just another act in a three year port war between Svitzer Australia and the Maritime Union. The two parties have …

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