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The Federal Government has announced significant changes to the country’s visa pricing system as it shifts to a ‘user-pays’ system.
Oil and gas labour demand still strong
Demand for skilled labour in the oil and gas industries is continuing to show growth, according to Hays’ Oil and Gas Global Job Index.
SA secures WHS deal
The South Australian Government has welcomed the breaking of the political deadlock that will allow for the progression of the nationally harmonised Work Health and Safety legislation.
Confidence key to corporate success
New research released by the University of Melbourne has breathed life into the old saying “fake it until you make it”, suggesting that self-confidence is a key determinant of workplace success.
Government to roll out FWA recommendations
The Federal Government has announced it will implement the first tranche of recommendations arising from the independent Fair Work Act Review.
Work safety up, but we've got a way to go
Compensated injury fatalities are continuing to decrease, but more must be done to ensure the nation’s workplaces are the safest they can possibly be, according to a new report released by Safe Work Australia.
Government to establish leadership centre
The Federal Government has announced it will provide $12 million over four years for the establishment of a new Centre for Workplace Leadership, which it says will encourage the flourishing of higher performing, innovative workplaces in the country.
Tasmania announces skills fund
The Tasmanian Government is calling for applications from public and private training organisations for a ‘major skills program’ aimed at reducing the skills shortage and increasing the state’s productivity.
Government moves to protect Queensland public servants
The Federal Government has introduced amendments to the Fair Work Act in a bid to protect the entitlements of tens of thousands of Queensland public servants it says are threatened.
NCVER details value of qualification completion
The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has published a new report that shows that students generally benefit from completing a vocational qualification, although the pay-off varies.
New Chief Scientist position for DEEWR
The Federal Government has announced that a new Chief Scientist position will be created within the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) to increase the role of social science and evidence in future policy development.
Survey shows archaic mental health views
A survey of attitudes towards mental health issues has revealed some startling results, showing that many Australians still hold stigmatising attitudes towards people with depression.
Unemployment jumps to 5.4 per cent
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased 0.3 percentage points to 5.4 per cent in September, as announced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Unhappiness at work leading to spike in mental health claims
The feeling of dreading coming to work and the stressing out at the prospect of another day of unhappiness in the workplace is one of the driving factors for the increasing number of mental health claims, according to new findings released by Comcare.
Health, education and work all up but productivity lags
Australians have a higher income, an increased life expectancy and are better educated compared with a decade ago, but the number of threatened plants and animals has increased over the last ten years.
BHP Billiton confirms iron ore job cuts
Mining giant BHP Billiton has announced as many as 900 jobs will be cut from its iron ore business in a bid to shield the company from lowering demand and dropping prices of iron ore.
Government to introduce SACS pay increase Bill
The Federal Government has announced it will introduce legislation to ensure its $2.8 billion contribution to equal pay increases for social and community sector (SACS) workers is secured.
No shortage of confidence in employees
New research released by global employment specialist Randstad shows that almost half (46 per cent) of Australian workers believe they are overqualified for their job, while only 16 per cent admit to being underqualified for their current role.
Randstad publishes 8 point resourcing strategy
Global employment specialist Randstad has released a new eight point strategy aimed at assisting companies run an effective resourcing strategy for small and medium companies.
Businesses buried in red tape finds ACCI survey
A new survey released by the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has found that companies pay an average of $10,00 a year and five hours per week in dealing with unnecessary quantities of red tape.
Defer harmonisation urges Business SA
Corporate lobby group Business SA has announced it has called on the State Government to defer the South Australian Work Health and Safety Bill 2011, saying more time must be taken to ensure that the state has ‘appropriate and workable’ legislation.