Adults aged 18 and over can no longer be paid junior rates. Here is what that means
The Fair Work Commission has abolished junior pay rates for workers aged 18 and over in retail, fast food and pharmacy.

The Fair Work Commission has abolished junior pay rates for workers aged 18 and over in retail, fast food and pharmacy.
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The Albanese Government is introducing new fuel security powers next week to address regional shortages hitting farmers and small businesses.
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Three quarters of job listings mentioning AI are for non-technical roles like customer service, marketing and accounting.
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Xero and Anthropic have announced a multi-year partnership that brings Claude’s AI directly into Xero.
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Australia sent its strongest ever AI and education delegation to India this year. We break down what it means for Australian businesses.
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