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‘Double whammy’ minimum pay rise ‘could trigger a wages spiral’
The lowest-paid workers, such as fruit pickers, could get a bigger increase than the minimum wage rise this year, sparking fears of a trickle-up effect.
Top directors: Recession risk now ‘more likely’
Leading company directors have abandoned high hopes for 2026, warning economic pain from the Iran conflict could be deeper and last longer than people realise.
Labor backs above-inflation minimum wage rise to combat fuel shock
The Albanese government has called for “sustainable real increase” in the minimum wage for millions of workers despite fears a big rise will fuel inflation.
Why this CEO gets his advice from the 20-somethings in the office
As Gen Z swells to a third of the workforce, P&G’s Australia-New Zealand CEO Neal Reed says reverse mentorship keeps him connected, skilled up and relevant.
Banks rebuff work from home calls as Wesfarmers pauses business travel
Australia Post joins Qantas and Virgin in hiking prices, while the big four lenders are holding firm against union demands to allow staff to log in remotely.
Employers back 3.5pc increase in minimum wage amid inflation warning
The chamber of commerce and high-profile restaurateurs warn the ACTU’s 5 per cent claim could force the Reserve Bank to keep interest rates higher for longer.
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Boards fight against paralysis as Iran shock hits – but it ain’t easy
Shortages caused by the Iran war go beyond fuel. Away from the headlines, many companies are wondering how they are doing to handle supply shocks.
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Learning a trade is AI-proof, but what will the neighbours think?
While middle-class parents might see plumbing as a safe career, are they prepared for their offspring to forgo university and enter the trades?
The three forces writing the future of higher education
How we respond will determine whether universities remain a compelling journey for millions of young people in this country.
Why is it so hard for some companies to do better on gender pay?
Board director Andrew Stevens says the gap at the top end of town will never close unless executive roles can be redesigned to better suit women.
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Boards fight against paralysis as Iran shock hits – but it ain’t easy
Shortages caused by the Iran war go beyond fuel. Away from the headlines, many companies are wondering how they are doing to handle supply shocks.
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Why this CEO doesn’t have meetings before 9.30am
Shane Bracken, who leads Subway in Australasia, reveals how to revive a company and expand it – but having a stellar idea is not among his tips.
Unions want inflation-plus minimum wage rise due to ‘Trump and RBA’
The ACTU’s claim for a 5 per cent wage increase for 3 million workers would drive minimum full-time salaries beyond $50,000 a year.
‘This is not COVID’: Business tells Bowen to back off over WFH
Business leaders are fuming after the energy minister suggested it would be “sensible” for Australians to consider working from home during the fuel crisis.
Learning a trade is AI-proof, but what will the neighbours think?
While middle-class parents might see plumbing as a safe career, are they prepared for their offspring to forgo university and enter the trades?
Glencore moves to slash labour hire pay in defiance of Labor’s laws
The miner is attempting to reverse the effect of the government’s landmark ‘same job same pay’ laws by cutting pay by up to $36,000, which could set a precedent
Coles-Woolworths $1b underpayment case ‘off the rails’: judge
In a sign of growing frustration in the seven-year case, a judge has blasted the supermarket giants’ lawyers for wasting time, threatening costs orders.
The highest-paid, most powerful and influential directors revealed
Mark Barnaba, deputy chairman of Fortescue, is the highest-paid ASX 300 director, but women top the lists for most powerful and influential.
Trouble looms as CFMEU ‘old guard gifted jobs’ in Sydney
Union officials Dean Rielly and Trevor Sinclair were accused of unlawful acts in Queensland but have been given a second chance in NSW.
CEOs share the secret sauce that got them the top job
The path to a company’s peak role has changed a lot, and these days the journey varies among leaders.
‘Very uncomfortable’: CEO on what it’s like in a room with CFMEU
The union used its pull with a senior Labor minister to try to influence pay and contractors on Queensland’s biggest construction project, an inquiry has heard.
Infrastructure boss ‘warned’ Allan as CFMEU ran rampant
Leaked documents also show the man in charge of Victoria’s $100 billion Big Build was part of discussions that estimated union misconduct added 30 per cent to its costs.
Staff at Kogan can ask for a pay rise any time. But there’s a catch
Ruslan Kogan, founder of online retailer Kogan.com, says he has made many mistakes, but one stands out. “We were in a lot of trouble as a business.”
PE heavyweights sharpen their pencils for PEP’s Up Education
In particular, Carlyle’s Sydney-based chief Geoff Hutchinson, can claim to have the inside running on Up, having served on its board during his time at PEP.
KFC to fork out $29m over rest breaks
The settlement is the first to be reached from class actions over 10-minute breathers and could have ramifications for an even bigger case against McDonald’s.
The three forces writing the future of higher education
How we respond will determine whether universities remain a compelling journey for millions of young people in this country.
Manager who claimed 7.5-hour WFH shifts logged on for just 10 minutes
The Fair Work Commission has rejected an unfair dismissal claim by an IT worker who filled out false timesheets while working from home.
Hunt for the next maths genius gets a boost in Sydney
A $55 million injection at Sydney University – the biggest investment in mathematical research in Australian history – will help keep top AI talent at home.
ETU’s revenue jump help by property investing
It is unclear how making bank from selling a Sydney McMansion or adopting the father-son rule in senior appointments aligns with the union movement’s values.
Truckies’ bid to make companies pay more as fuel prices surge
The TWU has applied for urgent talks with retailers, gig platforms, port and resources companies, warning the oil shock could shut down road supply chains.
