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The Albanese government has agreed to amend its proposed workplace laws in the wake of criticism from business, unions and crossbench senators.

When Sydney recruitment officer Annabelle Gonzales heads into the office, she packs lunch for herself and her furry friend Lola.

Better parental leave benefits for Australian families have been described as a major improvement, but unions say more needs to be done.

Multi-employer bargaining is part of a suite of policies designed to lift workers' wages, writes Gareth Hutchens.

Mothers could help fill workforce shortages, but the cost of child care means there is no financial benefit for many of them to return to work.

The federal government is being urged to take action to remove barriers to women's employment to unlock more than $110 billion in economic output.

In the lead-up to Labor’s jobs and skills summit, unions have also called for payments to match actual wages and the inclusion of superannuation

Annual intake could potentially rise from 160,000 to up to 200,000 places as businesses cry out for skilled workers

Australians admitted to hospitals from COVID-19 neared record levels on Wednesday as authorities urged businesses to let staff work from home and recommended people wear masks indoors and get booster shots urgently amid a major coronavirus outbreak. Australia is in the grip of a third Omicron wave driven by the…

Australians have lost thousands of dollars on their superannuation savings over the past financial year. And in the coming months, with interest rates rising and share markets so volatile, retirement balances could take a bigger hit.

The $450 superannuation income threshold payment will end on July 1, meaning that employees will get paid super, regardless of what they earn.