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More power price pain set for small business

The energy affordability crisis facing Australia is set to deteriorate even further with small businesses facing power price increases of up to $1,738 a year from July 1.

Andrew McKellar interview with Patricia Karvelas, ABC RN Breakfast

Andrew McKellar interview with Greg Jennett, ABC News Afternoon Briefing

Small business calls for April rates pause

The Reserve Bank should pause any further increases to the cash rate at its April meeting following a 25-basis point rise announced today.

GDP numbers a call to action

Latest National Accounts figures reveal that high inflation and rising interest rates are taking their toll on the Australian economy with GDP growth moderating to 0.5 per cent in the December quarter.

Work health and safety roadmap for next decade

Australia’s new 10-year Work Health and Safety (WHS) Strategy aims to ensure safe and healthy workplaces for all Australians, setting out a clear, unifying goal to reduce worker fatalities, injuries, and illnesses

Strong gains in private sector wages continue

Businesses are delivering the strongest rate of wages growth in more than decade, with the private sector wages bill rising by 3.6 per cent in 2022.

Post-study work rights shake-up to address skill shortages

An extension of post-study work rights and an easing of pre-pandemic student visa work hours restrictions announced by the federal government yesterday will help address continuing dire labour pressures hamstringing Australian industry.