Unemployment
Youth unemployment at drastic levels
Youth unemployment has reached concerning levels, in some areas in Australia it has risen above 20 percent. This could have......
Oh what a feeling, unemployment
The announcement of Toyota closing down its manufacturing doors in 2017 has led to the Opposition branding it a revisiting......
Unemployment figures spell bad news for the economy
New figures released this week show an increase in Australia’s unemployment rate, with the RBA tipped to make further interest......
Newstart not enough to make a new start
People on unemployment benefits are entrenched in a cycle of poverty, limiting their chances of getting a job, according to......
Workers shocked as Caltex announces refinery closure
Sydney refinery workers are in shock today as Caltex Australia announced it will close its Kurnell refinery in the second......
Economic figures better news for boys than girls
Today has seen a rallying dollar and a stock market surge after encouraging economic signs. Yesterdays national accounts figures for......
Unemployment jumps but Jobs Minister says all ok
Unemployment has risen to 5.1% after the loss of 22,200 full-time jobs in July – it’s highest level since November......
Tony Abbott takes tough stance on welfare
Hot on Labor’s heels, Tony Abbot has announced a new plan to provide incentives for young people to stay off......
Doling out punishment for those unemployed and under 30
Opposition leader Tony Abbott has caused a stir today with his proposal to cut people under thirty off the dole......
Jobless figures up, but not by much…
The latest unemployment figures have been released, and at 5.7%, they’re not as bad as some analysts had forecast. But......