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Labor pledge to create national fuel reserve critical step to ensure Australia’s fuel security
First 5000 | March 1, 2019The maritime union has welcomed Labor’s commitment to create a government-owned National Fuel Reserve, describing it as an essential step to protect Australia from natural disasters or global crisis that could disrupt oil supplies.
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Innovation opens up new manufacturing options for the aluminium industry
First 5000 | March 1, 2019In a world-first breakthrough for the materials and advanced manufacturing fields, Monash University engineers have developed a new and improved way to manufacture aluminium alloys, overturning 100 years of established practice and opening up new options for industry to test and develop new alloy manufacturing processes.
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How to make a financial plan that will help you take care of your aging parents
Carolin Petterson | March 1, 2019There comes a moment when we need to step forward and provide support to the people who have devoted their whole lives to us. Let’s take a look at some of the steps we can take to help our aging parents solve one of the biggest problems of the senior years – financial independence.
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National gender pay gap hits record low
First 5000 | February 28, 2019Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures released last week show that the national gender pay gap has again dropped, reaching its lowest point in over 20 years at 14.1%.
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Wallet-friendly ideas for a sweet office renovation
Lillian Connors | February 28, 2019Rather than moving office, many small and medium businesses solve space, comfort, and productivity issues by effective renovation.
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Banking Code needs real and meaningful changes: Carnell
First 5000 | February 28, 2019The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell is pleased the Australian Banking Association (ABA) has responded to some of the recommendations from the Banking Royal Commission, but says there is so much more to be actioned.
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Australian companies working to offset $7 billion productivity losses through flu vaccination programs
First 5000 | February 27, 2019Employers are bracing themselves for potential repeat productivity losses this flu season with many employees again expected to take multiple sick days to recover from illness.
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Business urges caution on regulation of on-demand economy
First 5000 | February 27, 2019The on-demand sector is benefitting Victoria’s economy and the Victorian Government’s Inquiry into the Victorian On-Demand Workforce should take care to avoid recommending regulatory changes that damage opportunities for on-demand businesses and workers.
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UNSW lecture to discuss how climate change can lead to economic boom
First 5000 | February 27, 2019By investing in and implementing local solutions to tackle climate change issues, rather than importing technologies, Australia could generate economic development.
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Global connections made at the Pacific Connect ‘Women in Business & Digital Delivery’
Trish Mackie Smith | February 26, 2019A warm and welcoming hug by the distinguished Special Advisor for the ICDP, Taulapapa Brenda Heather-Latu from Samoa, set the tone for the Pacific Connect dialogue that took place in Brisbane from 17 to 20 February.
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Community attitudes to higher education revealed
First 5000 | February 26, 2019Nearly three quarters of Australians say a university education improves career prospects and nine out of 10 want tertiary education to be constantly updated to meet changing workforce needs, according to a new survey.
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2019 leaders in workplace gender equality announced
First 5000 | February 25, 2019The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) has announced the list of 2018-19 WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) citation holders.
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Research reveals how our clothes are Made in Poverty
First 5000 | February 25, 2019The systemic failure of big Australian clothing brands to bring an end to the payment of poverty wages is denying the workers who make our clothes even the basics of a decent life, ground-breaking research released by Oxfam today has revealed.
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PM urged to accept recommendations to stop workplace deaths
First 5000 | February 25, 2019The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) has urged the Morrison Government to introduce Federal industrial manslaughter laws after the Industrial Relations Ministers’ own inquiry recommended it.
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Prime Minister commits $56m to Marinus Link progress
First 5000 | February 25, 2019TasNetworks has released its Initial Feasibility Report considering a second Bass Strait electricity interconnector, Marinus Link. This is the first milestone of the $20 million dollar Project Marinus, supported by ARENA, investigating further Bass Strait interconnection as part of Australia’s future electricity grid.