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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.
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Have your Say: Remaking the Imported Food Control Regulations
First 5000 | February 24, 2019The Regulations for the importation of food for commercial purposes into Australia will be automatically repealed on 1 October 2019. Submit your feedback on the draft Regulations by 28 February 2019.
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Super hiatus costs workers millions in interest – new research
First 5000 | February 24, 2019Australian workers are losing millions of dollars in interest due to laws that allow superannuation to be paid quarterly rather than fortnightly, new research reveals.
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Two decades of lost opportunities in Asia for Australian financial services
Rob Macpherson | February 24, 2019As international financial service groups stream into Asia to establish operations, the self-imposed absence and withdrawal by Australia’s leading institutions are lost opportunities with long-term ramifications.
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European Union mandates safety technology for cars, vans, trucks and buses
First 5000 | February 23, 2019Seeing Machines, the advanced computer vision technology company headquartered in Australia that designs AI-powered operator monitoring systems to improve transport safety, has welcomed the outcome of the European Parliament’s Internal Market Committee where a set of rules were approved to advance safety for all road users in the European Union.
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Melbourne Declaration’s renewal should focus on life-long learning
First 5000 | February 23, 2019Australia’s goals for education should embrace a commitment to life-long learning to equip people for the changing nature of work.
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Best practices for forklift use
Liam Smith | February 23, 2019It’s not exactly the safest job in the world, but working with forklifts is necessary to get things done in any warehouse. You have a plethora of things to watch out for.
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Forbes Travel Guide unveils 2019 Star Rating awards
First 5000 | February 22, 2019Forbes Travel Guide has debuted its 61st annual list of Star Rating winners, recognizing the world’s finest properties and rewarding gracious, intuitive service.
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Financial Standard launches CPD platform
First 5000 | February 22, 2019Financial Standard launches its new continuing professional development (CPD) platform for financial services professionals, FS Aspire CPD.