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Economists react to latest RBA rate decision

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAR 2024
... Oliver said in leaving rates on hold the RBA noted the continued moderation in inflation, the slowing in demand and employment growth, signs that wages growth has peaked and particularly weak consumer spending. RBA governor Michele Bullock also indicated ...

Interest rate cut may not come until 2025, experts warn

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAR 2024
... targets, in order to preserve as much as they can of the gains made in recent years in reducing unemployment and under-employment," Eslake said.

Government dawdling on paid parental leave super: Greens

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 18 MAR 2024
... Services Australia. He said this will make things easier for small business owners and reduce any risk of disincentives to employment. "This isn't a big ask; it's simply giving small businesses a bit of extra flexibility," Pocock said. "It won't delay ...

Hostplus rejects anti-competitive behaviour claims

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAR 2024
... human resources technology platforms from offering employees choice of superannuation funds at the onboarding process. Employment Hero chief executive Ben Thompson is accusing Hostplus of asking the government to pass such laws, saying a "Bill of Attainder ...

Commonwealth Bank slapped with $10.3m fine for wage theft

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 16 FEB 2024
... secretary Julia Angrisano slammed the bank for knowing exactly what it was doing but refusing to acknowledge that its employment practices amounted to wage theft until the Fair Work Ombudsman became involved. "This is one of the largest cases of wage ...

Aware Super builds out BTR portfolio

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 16 FEB 2024
... transport services including Green Square Station, and it's close to other important urban infrastructure and major employment hubs. Shops and other key amenities are also within easy walking distance, and it's less than 5km from Sydney's CBD and Sydney ...

Cash rate unchanged at 4.35%

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 FEB 2024
... price inflation is expected to decline gradually as demand moderates and growth in labour and non-labour costs eases. Employment is expected to continue to grow moderately and the unemployment rate and the broader underutilisation rate are expected to ...

Inflation falls to 4.1%, RBA weighs rate cut

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 1 FEB 2024
... months, according to GSFM investment strategist Stephen Miller. The Fed acknowledged that the risks to achieving its employment and inflation goals are becoming better balanced, hinting at possible adjustments to its target range, after previous talk ...

Quinn family rescues beloved Sara Lee

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 30 JAN 2024
... administration in 2012, and its successful turnaround. As part of the transaction, all Sara Lee employees will retain their employment on the same terms and conditions. Klark and Brooke Quinn said: "We are a small Aussie family that shared in the tradition ...

Diverger shareholders welcome Count takeover

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JAN 2024
... last November, together with its offer of $1.4083 per share. Brook added since announcing the acquisition and despite employment uncertainty, "the management team has stayed focused on creating value for our clients and shareholders and looking after ...