Saturday, 26 April 2025 19:27
FLEXIBILITY THE KEY TO RETURN TO WORK
RETURNING to work can be challenging for parents, especially single parents and those living with disability or caring for a child with disability. Research shows flexible hours, part-time work, and childcare assistance are key to workforce participation. atWork Australia supports over 8,500 parents, helping more than 2,600 find jobs over the past year through training and tailored employment support.
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Saturday, 26 April 2025 19:25
SUPER SHOULD BE PAID ON PAYDAY
THE Super Members Council is urging all political parties to prioritise passing payday super laws within the first 100 days of the new Parliament. The reforms will require super to be paid on payday, reducing $5B in annual unpaid super losses affecting 2.8 million Australians. CEO Misha Schubert stressed swift action is needed to ensure workers receive their legal entitlements. Proposed changes aim to ease implementation and support employers during the transition, ensuring a fairer super system.
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Saturday, 26 April 2025 19:24
HEMP PUSHED AS MAINSTREAM CROP
THE NSW Government has released a draft Hemp Industry Development Plan for public comment, aiming to establish hemp as a mainstream, sustainable crop. The plan sets out a vision supported by four strategic objectives to guide industry growth and collaboration. Developed by the NSW Hemp Industry Taskforce, it identifies key opportunities to strengthen the sector. Public feedback is open until 19 May 2025 via the Have Your Say website.
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