Export restrictions in about 24 countries globally are pushing up prices and increasing food insecurity, according to the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences.The late …
The national average for unleaded petrol struck its second highest level in history last week, with every state and territory now paying more than $2 per litre, but there are signs of better times ahe …
A spike in gas prices, liquid fuels and electricity have created a perfect storm within Australia’s energy market.Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the failure of the Liberal government to land an energy po …
Growth in Australia’s manufacturing sector in the early months of 2022 came to an abrupt halt in May, due to supply constraints, labour shortages, rising prices and wage growth.The Australian Industry …
The annual rate of inflation has soared to its highest level since 2001, fuelled by rising petrol prices and higher dwelling construction costs.The Australian Bureau of Statistics said the consumer pr …
With the COVID-19 pandemic taking hold again, many employers aren’t in a position to hand out pay rises, no matter how hard you’ve worked. If that’s the case in your role, it’s worth asking for other …
Forecasts for the unemployment rate have been slashed in the federal budget to levels not seen since the early 1970s.Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will hand down his fourth budget on Tuesday predicting an …
Annual wages grew to their highest level since mid-2019 last year, but at 2.3 per cent are still way behind the rate of inflation.The Australian Bureau of Statistics said its wage price index rose 0.7 …
Working in a chocolate factory might sound like the dream job.But Junee Chocolate and Licorice Factory, near Wagga Wagga in NSW, is struggling to find enough workers in the lead up to Easter, with wai …
Aussies want more than a fat pay packet or free tea and coffee from their job, with a survey showing the importance of meaningfulness.Every morning Amber Archbold jumps out of bed and has a spring in …
Australians who are being subject to online abuse will be able to report incidents to the eSafety commissioner under sweeping new powers now in force.New online safety laws will make social media gian …
Melissa Meehan(Australian Associated Press) “This Christmas, we want shoppers to demand better from the brands they love so that our celebrations don’t come at the expense of the women who make our cl …
