Raising the roof for more female trade apprentices
Dressed in high-vis and working on a roof, Meliha Birkett is the one per cent.She is one of roughly 65 female roof tilers in Australia, among 6500 people employed in the trade.Ms Birkett, 19, began wo …
A new survey will provide information for fossil fuel industry workers who need an exit strategy for themselves and their communities.Energy Minister Chris Bowen said on Monday over 60,000 clean energ …
Australia looks to plug EU energy gap with renewables
Australia is being proposed as a solution to Europe’s energy woes with the energy minister pushing for closer ties.Delivering a speech in Brussels, Energy Minister Chris Bowen said Australia will be a …
Ready or not, 2023 is upon us, and it is time for a refreshing restart for us all. As you reflect back on 2022 and look ahead to your goals and new years resolutions, please take a moment to reflect o …
Work from home opportunities can be for everyone in 2023
One of the few important things the pandemic has taught everyone is that it’s possible to be productive and earn a living from home. In fact, some companies have seen the benefits of remote working op …
What you can do to protect yourself as scams evolve
In 2022, Australians fell victim to investment and cryptocurrency-related scams, losing $242.5 million (US$166 million). In the United Kingdom (UK), a total of over £2.3 billion was lost in 2021 becau …
Businesses have so far proved resilient to turbulent economic conditions domestically and overseas but next year is not looking so rosy.In the final chapters of 2022, the 300 basis point lift in the c …
Australia will pour billions of dollars into quantum technology, robotics and clean energy generation and storage in a push to boost the local manufacturing industry.Industry and Science Minister Ed H …
Peak business groups have hailed the Albanese government’s first budget as careful and cautious, but warn hard work lies ahead to shore up the economy.Business Council chief Jennifer Westacott said th …
Workers will wait two more years for a lift in real wages after the Albanese government’s first budget warned inflation would outstrip pay growth until 2024/25.Treasury predictions in Tuesday’s 2022/2 …
Are you covered for problems with your business renovations?
You’re in the middle of renovating your business premises when you discover the waterproofing in the bathroom is faulty.You can only fix it by removing the tiles, which means breaking them, so you nee …
Government finances are in better shape than expected despite massive spending during the pandemic to support households and businesses.Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher hande …
