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Annual wages growth has hit its highest levels in almost 15 years, after significant pay rises for award wage earners and aged care workers came into effect.But the figure likely represents a peak for wages growth, economists said, as the…

Millions of Australians could receive a seven per cent wage boost should a bold proposal from the peak union body be adopted. The Australian Council of Trade Unions have urged the Fair Work Commission to lift the minimum hourly rate for…

Australians are taking increasingly desperate measures just to put food on the table amid the crippling cost of living crisis. A growing number of Aussies are being forced to apply for early access to their wages so they can pay the ever…

Aussie companies will be forced to publish gender pay gaps of employees under bold new legislation to be introduced to parliament by the Albanese government on Wednesday.The bill will impact businesses with 100 or more workers.Minister for…

Aussie graduates are scoring lucrative salaries straight out of university, while 10 years in certain fields can see people earn as much as $450,000 annually.A survey of 2500 workers from The Aussie Corporate has revealed the salaries of…

Australians have reacted to Philip Lowe’s interest rate apology with fury, with many now calling on the RBA boss to resign – or even face legal action.On Monday morning, Dr Lowe issued a stunning apology to Australians who took out a…

Several Australian fashion brands have ended up on the “naughty list” for transparency on how they treat the workers who make their clothes. Oxfam has called out fashion brands like Zara and Jeans West for “failing to commit to transparency…

The cost of living crisis could see Australians paying for essentials for friends and family, rather than exchanging traditional gifts this Christmas. It comes as Australians increasingly turn to loved ones to pay their bills in the lead-up…