Boost skilled migrant intake to help build the next Atlassian or Canva, Tech Council says ahead of Jobs Summit
Australia must significantly boost its skilled migrant intake and streamline the application system if the nation plans to prioritise its tech startups, the Tech Council of Australia says.
Cutting gender equality in half could generate an extra $111 billion per year for Australia: ACTU
The ACTU has outlined the $111 billion target off the idea of getting another 893,000 women into the workforce, should the participation rate reach the same as men.
Jobs Summit: How letting retirees work without docking their pension could help fix the labour shortage
Age pensioners who earn more than a minimal amount from paid work lose 50 cents out of every extra dollar they earn in reduced pension payments. It’s a powerful disincentive.
Labor is sticking to its Stage 3 tax cut plans as business support measures weigh on the budget
The Albanese government says it has no plans to repeal a set of income tax cuts projected to cost $243 billion over 10 years.
Google AI spots 20,000 undeclared pools in $14 million tax windfall for French government
Artificial intelligence software developed by Google has found thousands of undeclared swimming pools in French backyards, resulting in a hefty tax bill for the owners.
“Do or die”: Tech players welcome government commitment to $1.55 billion “bonus” tax offsets for SMEs
Business bookkeeping platforms have welcomed draft legislation which could create $1.55 billion in "bonus" tax offsets for small businesses.
The Jobs Summit must deliver a solution for struggling food and hospitality businesses
Hospitality and food businesses are hurting more than ever before and it’s largely due to a lack of employees, writes Foodbomb co-founder Josh Goulburn.
Jennifer Westacott and Sally McManus demonstrate the power of collaboration as Jobs Summit approaches
In a television appearance, Westacott and McManus shared a type of leadership and conciliation that we haven’t seen much of lately.
Industry bargaining is on the Jobs Summit agenda, but it would affect small and big business differently
The trade union movement’s push to reform Australia’s enterprise bargaining system looks set to be a major issue at this week’s Jobs and Skills Summit.
Adore Beauty records $200 million in revenue for the financial year, with 60% attributed to its loyalty program
Speaking to SmartCompany Plus earlier this year about the loyalty program, senior loyalty and retention manager Miranda Bliss said it had "definitely exceeded all expectations".
The occupations research says will have a shortage or surplus in the next two years
Forecasting the economy through to mid-2024, we put the occupations most likely to run into shortages or surpluses into four groups.
Australia is struggling with a labour shortage. Here’s how New Zealand is tackling its own
While the country's official unemployment figure is at a record low, both employers and workers are wrestling with a variety of problems.