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Labor moves to kill non-compete clauses in productivity push

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 8 SEP 2026
... Treasury said. Under the new laws, a civil penalty will apply on employers who enter in a contract that prohibit post-employment restraint of trade. The government is also amending its Competition and Consumer Act to prohibit businesses from making and ...

Diversa board backs chief executive pay rise, bonus amid First Guardian fallout

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 8 SEP 2026
... O'Neill asked if the board has broached any discussions or made any decisions around Peterson's continuing employment and his suitability for the role. "No," said Plant. ASIC sets the record straight Also appearing at the hearing, ASIC set the ...

Super business drives net inflows for Australian Ethical

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 25 AUG 2026
... platform, enhancements to digital marketing capability, improved member onboarding processes and the reactivation of the Employment Hero acquisition channel," the company said. APRA slapped Australian Ethical Retail Superannuation Fund with extra licence ...

Mulino unveils sweeping reforms to cold calling, MISs

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 AUG 2026
... consultation is needed on what "targeted exemptions" looks like. This is in the form of protection advocacy, educational and employment communications. This is also to ensure "low-risk arrangements" and necessary contact with family members and third ...

AIA Australia reveals stark gender divide in IP claims

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 18 AUG 2026
... AIA found women experience a significant impact from mental health and physical health conditions during their peak employment years. "This highlights the importance of early mental health support, inclusive workplace practices and sustainable return-to-work ...

Mixed inflation data keeps August RBA meeting a 'live' one

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUL 2026
... the tightening in monetary policy earlier in the year is sufficient to achieve this," she said. Last week, Australian employment jumped by a substantial 76,300 jobs in June, above the market consensus of 15,000 jobs creation. HSBC chief economist Paul ...

Jobs data surprises on the upside, rate hike on the cards

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 24 JUL 2026
Employment jumped by a substantial 76,300 jobs in June, above the market consensus of 15,000 jobs creation, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The unemployment rate remained ready at 4.4%. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham questioned ...

Australian Ethical adds $1bn to FUM in three months

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUL 2026
... three months was $196 million, which follows the final transition of members to the GROW platform, reactivation of employment platform acquisition channel and improving digital marketing performance, while new member momentum has also lifted in the second ...

IMF downgrades Australian outlook

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUL 2026
... to act as needed" to ensure inflation returns to the target range of 2-3% and the labour market has sustainable full employment. "Ultimately, while supply shocks create difficult trade-offs, they do not lessen the importance of maintaining low and stable ...

TCorp chief investment officer retires

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JUL 2026
... organisation after nearly a decade in the role. Stewart Brentnall announced his intentions to retire from full-time employment over the next 12 months. TCorp chief executive Rob Kenna said Brentnall played a pivotal role in the development and implementation ...