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Millions of low-paid workers to get above-inflation pay rise
Millions of Australian workers will get a 3.5 per cent pay rise from July 1, following the Fair Work Commission’s annual review of the minimum wage and award agreements. Source: ABC News.
With jobs disappearing, cardinal says he ‘rejoiced’ at Pope’s choice of name
Cardinal Michael Czerny, prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, says employment is a critical issue facing the Church, governments and people. Source: CNS.
Cabinet backs above-inflation wage rise for low-paid workers
Cabinet has signed off on Labor’s election commitment that a re-elected Albanese Government back above-inflation pay rises for 2.9 million low-paid workers. Source: The Australian.
Women donning hard hats to build themselves a better future
Women tradies are bursting through the construction sector’s glass ceiling with the help of a Centacare Far North Queensland multicultural program giving them the power to build their own destiny. Source: Cairns Post.
Fair Work Commission recommends big pay rises in industries dominated by women
The Fair Work Commission has recommended pay rises of up to 30 per cent to hundreds of thousands of early childhood workers and health professionals in landmark decisions to try to fix gender imbalances in key industries dominated by women. Source: Financial Review.
Grounds for hope in employment program
The cost-of-living crisis is well documented, with skyrocketing utilities, rent, and food costs, but an under-reported struggle is finding employment. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Minimum wage rise needed to keep Australians out of poverty: Bishops
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has argued for a 4.5 per cent rise in the national minimum wage. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Dutton stops short of backing minimum wage rise above inflation
Peter Dutton says he supports higher wages for 2.9 million low-paid workers but has stopped short of backing a pay bump higher than inflation, as Labor asks the Fair Work Commission to increase the minimum wage. Source: The Guardian.
Australians on income support payments for longer, report reveals
Unemployed Australians are relying on “punishingly low” support payments as job opportunities continue to decline, according to a new report. Source: ABC News.