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Menopause: The silent economic crisis

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023

... manage pain and symptoms related to their reproductive system. Unfortunately, such action requires an amendment to the Fair Work Act, something that takes time and requires near-bulletproof data and expert research to get over the line. As also highlighted ...

Could a four-day workweek save the day?

CHLOE WALKER | TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023

... committee to trial a four-day work week at full pay. The committee, chaired by Greens senator Barbara Peacock, proposed the Fair Work Commission should review the operation of the current 38-hour work week. University of Queensland professor John Quiggin ...

Government introduces gender pay gap bill

ANDREW MCKEAN | THURSDAY, 9 FEB 2023

... in gender equality. Additionally, the government pledged $20.2 million to establish two new expert panels within the Fair Work Commission on pay equity, care, and community sector.

Plans afoot to narrow gender pay gap

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 26 OCT 2022

The government has announced a suite of measures aimed at narrowing the gender pay gap, including requiring the Fair Work Commission to consider gender equity when formulating minimum wages. According to Budget documents, this year marks the first that ...

Commonwealth Bank profit nears $10bn

CASSANDRA BALDINI | WEDNESDAY, 10 AUG 2022

... in the US over BBSW, another related to its New Zealand subsidiary ASB Bank. It is also working on a matter with the Fair Work Ombudsman and other inquiries with APRA and ASIC.

RBA spotlights inflation risk of higher wages

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 22 JUN 2022

... increased," the minutes stated. "It's also probable that adjustments to public sector wages policies and the upcoming Fair Work Commission ruling on new minimum and award rates would result in faster wages growth for affected workers in the period ...

Fair Work Commission raises minimum wage 5.2%

CASSANDRA BALDINI | WEDNESDAY, 15 JUN 2022

The Fair Work Commission has today announced a 5.2% increase to the minimum wage which will come into effect from July. The Fair Work Commission has announced that the new minimum wage will be $812.60 per week or $21.38 per hour. The commission panel ...

Unpaid super tops $5bn per year: ISA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 28 OCT 2021

... "dismal". "If the ATO is unwilling or unable to recover workers' savings the law should be changed so that employees, the Fair Work Ombudsman, and others acting on behalf of workers can," ISA said. ISA is also calling for greater enforcement activity ...

CBA completes review, sued by FWO

ANNABELLE DICKSON | TUESDAY, 12 OCT 2021

... we've made are sustained and continuously improved." However, the storm isn't over for the bank as it was the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) alleges CBA and CommSec contravened the Fair Work Act for failing to pay 7425 workers about $16.44 million ...

Employers should pay SG rise: ASFA

ANNABELLE DICKSON | FRIDAY, 18 JUN 2021

... will go some way to address the structural imbalances that continue to occur between fat profits and flat wages." The Fair Work Commission recently increased the minimum wage across all awards which was due to the economic recovery from COVID-19 and ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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