Unemployment
Housing market is having a bigger impact on jobs than you think
The housing construction market is having a bigger impact on unemployment and participation rates than you think. According the the......
South Africa’s ANC wins sixth consecutive term
Over the weekend, South Africa’s ruling African National Congress secured an historic sixth consecutive term in parliament, garnering 57.5% of......
Youth unemployment has remained “stubbornly high”
Australian youth have increasingly been finding it difficult to get employed or work enough hours to make ends meet. Up......
Improving employability for Aussie veterans
Unemployment is a problem for many who leave the defence force and the struggle to find meaningful employment can have......
Can new Indigenous Entrepreneurial Schemes help close the gap on unemployment?
Last weeks closing the gap report revealed Australia has yet to address inequalities in Indigenous unemployment. Indigenous entrepreneurs and National......
Job Network Agencies Failing Needs of Job Seekers
Job network agencies are used by the government to help find employment for people, but the funding system they rely......
Struggle for entry-level job seekers
The national unemployment rate is at a four year low, but competition for entry-level positions is tougher than ever. The 2017......
The cashless welfare card is coming to Bundaberg
The federal government announced on Thursday that the cashless welfare card will be extended to the division of Hinkler, in......
Coalition pushes through internship program for youth
In a move to assist unemployed young people, the Coalition government has begun to roll out the controversial Youth Jobs......
2016 minimum wage increase reaps mixed opinions
The Fair Work Commission gave its annual ruling on Australia’s minimum wage yesterday, by raising it to 2.4 percent ($672.70......