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2023’s big battle: Inflation v Australia’s working poor

inflation and rising interest rates make Fair Work Commission's annual wage review a crucial decision as families face hip-pocket pain

The New Daily · Apr 9, 2023

Federal government backs wage increase for lowest-paid workers in line with inflation

The federal government has backed a wage rise for the nation's lowest paid workers in line with inflation, arguing they should not see their real wages go backwards.

ABC News · Mar 30, 2023

Labor tells wages umpire low-paid must not go backwards

The Albanese government will advocate for a wage lift that stops low-paid workers going backwards as business groups worry about higher wage bills.

AAP · Mar 30, 2023

Australia’s economy running hot despite rising interest rates, but experts urge caution

Building and business insiders warn the Reserve Bank’s recent hawkish approach risks long-term harm for households and commerce

The Guardian - AU · Feb 11, 2023

Business warns of 'excessive' spending

A key business group wants the higher corporate tax bracket abolished and more disciplined spending to improve the federal budget bottom line.

AAP · Jan 30, 2023

Changes to federal laws are set to make it easier for employees to request flexible work

This working mother saves time and money because her boss lets her work from home. Changes to federal laws could make it easier for other employees to do the same.

ABC News · Jan 8, 2023

Tourism operators unfazed by new COVID-19 testing requirements for Chinese visitors

Chinese visitors were "incredibly important" to Australia's pre-pandemic tourism industry. But with visitation numbers from China yet to bounce back, operators say they have pivoted to new markets.

ABC News · Jan 2, 2023

Report into industrial relations bill recommends removing more small businesses from multi-employer bargaining

A parliamentary report into the federal government's industrial relations bill has recommended carving out a greater number of small businesses from multi-employer bargaining.

ABC News · Nov 22, 2022

Albanese hits back at business groups’ threats to run anti-industrial relations bill ad campaign

Prime minister says the millions of dollars that would pay for the campaign could be used by companies to ‘pay workers better’

The Guardian - AU · Nov 4, 2022

Australian cash rate rises for 7th straight month to 2.85%

Australia’s central bank has boosted its benchmark interest rate for a seventh consecutive month to a nine-year high of 2.85%

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2022