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Albanese must employ some Hawke urgency

WORKING FUTURE: White paper on jobs lacks energy and commitment to change

Newcastle Herald

Sexism and harassment rife at crucial economic agency

An independent review into the Productivity Commission has uncovered sexism, harassment and bullying, prompting a range of workplace reforms.

AAP

Morning Mail: new tax cuts push, World Cup to span three continents, crypto empire ‘built on lies’

Thinktank suggests four ways the treasurer could reform stage-three cuts as Fifa reveals the (many) hosts of the 2030 tournament

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Please, don't bring back the Commonwealth Employment Service

There’s talk of bringing back Australia’s Commonwealth Employment Service.

The Conversation

Stage-three tax cuts: overhaul could save budget $130bn and deliver bigger savings to most workers

Australia Institute says its plan would let government lift jobseeker payment while still improving budget bottom line

The Guardian - AU

Australia's emissions must decline more steeply to reach climate commitment: OECD

Australia’s emissions need to decline “on a much steeper trajectory” if it is to meet its declared commitment of a 43% reduction by 2030 and net zero by 2050, the Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development says.

The Conversation

Labor unveils super tax tweaks on big balances

Tax office data shows super balances of $100 million-plus increasing more than 50 per cent in one year as Labor prepares to crack down on tax breaks.

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Too hard basket: why climate change is defeating our political system

This article is part of a series by The Conversation, Getting to Zero, examining Australia’s energy transition.

The Conversation

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Treasurer Jim Chalmers on jobs and work

Treasurer Jim Chalmers released his White Paper on employment this week.

The Conversation

Grattan on Friday: In the second half of this term Albanese will need to concentrate on delivery

Labor’s national landscape is changing. Daniel Andrews’ abrupt exit from the Victorian premiership this week is the latest development in a wider picture.

The Conversation

Drought funding should focus on programs with ‘lasting public benefit’, review finds

The $5bn Future Drought Fund has underspent its $100m annual budget every year since it was established in 2019

The Guardian - AU

The Albanese government blew its shot at setting a historic new unemployment target

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the federal government’s employment white paper is “ambitious”. I’m not convinced.

The Conversation

Farmers backed to tackle disasters, drought front on

Farmers and regional Australia are being told to seize the opportunities of the nation's transition to a net-zero economy after warnings of worsening droughts.

AAP

Deputy premier puts hand up for Victoria’s top job – as it happened

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Payment plan to help pensioners, job seekers into work

Job seekers will get welfare benefits for up to six months as they transition into the workforce, under a suite of changes announced by the Albanese government.

The Guardian - AU

Job services must shift from merely clipping tickets to actually changing lives

Let’s hope Labor’s new model overcomes the barriers to work and ceases the endless churn of the unemployed

The Guardian - AU

Albanese government pledges $41m for six Tafe centres of excellence and more higher apprenticeships

White paper to be released on Monday promises new policy initiatives including national skills passport

The Conversation

Employment white paper to deliver more highly qualified workers in net zero, care and digitisation

The government will commit $41 million for technical and further education and “higher apprenticeships” when it releases its white paper on employment on Monday.

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Labor's jobs plan not at odds with RBA, says treasurer

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says his ambition for full employment is not in conflict with the RBA's endeavours to reduce inflation.

AAP

Skills passport wanted to connect workers and employers

More than $9 million has been committed to a national system that would help workers connect with employers looking for people with their skills and training.

The Guardian - AU

NT chief minister allegedly assaulted – as it happened

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AAP

Smashing barriers key to Labor's full employment vision

The federal government wants to get as many people in the workforce as possible by dismantling any hurdles holding them back.

AAP

Federal budget back in black for first time in 15 years

The Labor federal government has smashed its earlier forecasts for a budget surplus, although the treasurer says deficits are expected in coming years.

The Conversation

No, the RBA review won't mean handing the bank's decisions to part-time outsiders

Misinformation is circulating about recommendations concerning the Reserve Bank board made by the RBA Review, of which I was a member.

AAP

RBA governor could chair two boards under restructure

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says there are still a handful of issues the Reserve Bank and the government are working through from the review into the central bank.

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