The seasonally adjusted Wage Price Index (WPI) rose 0.5 per cent in the September quarter 2017 and 2.0 per cent over the year, according to figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The WPI, seasonally adjusted, has recorded quarterly wages growth in the range of 0.4 to 0.6
Read MoreDeveloping a miniaturised cochlear implant using advanced microfabrication techniques, addressing safety risks from the introduction of autonomous vehicles, and using mathematical modelling for improved conservation of Antarctic wildlife are just handful of new developments that may emerge from some of Australia’s best early-career researchers, with funding announced today. Chief Executive Officer
Read MoreA special careers expo featuring more than 12 exhibitors from the public and private sector has been held at the Banksia Hill Detention Centre today to help young detainees turn their lives around. The expo was an opportunity for 140 young detainees to speak directly with agency representatives about employment
Read MoreThe McGowan Government has introduced a Bill to ensure dependent family members of workers killed on the job receive fair, reasonable and timely compensation. The Workers' Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981 will be amended to significantly increase the lump sum payable to dependant partners and more than double the child's
Read MoreThirty years of trade liberalisation have given Australians higher incomes and more job opportunities, according to a research report out today. The Centre for International Economics (CIE) report provides convincing evidence about the benefits delivered by trade liberalisation in the period 1986 to 2016. The report found average household income was $8448
Read MoreLatest figures from the 2016 Census show that the performing arts and sports sectors are the fastest growing providers of jobs in Western Australia. The 2016 Census figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) indicate there has been a 25 per cent increase in people employed in the arts and
Read MoreThe private sector has been invited to invest in pipeline of more than 30 precinct-scale project opportunities aimed at creating jobs and better communities across Western Australia. The State Government today showcased the range of LandCorp's commercial, residential and industrial projects available for investment across metropolitan and regional areas. This year's event
Read MoreMore than sixty thousand new airline seats bringing increased visitors to Western Australia from Asia will inject over $150 million into the State economy and create 990 new jobs. Tourism Council WA today congratulated Perth Airport on the addition of an extra daily service by China Southern Airlines from Guangzhou on
Read MoreWestern Australians are increasingly working in fields such as sports and performing arts making it the state’s fastest growing industry by employment, according to latest insights from the 2016 Census of Population and Housing. The Health Care and Social Assistance industry, covering areas such as aged and child care and the
Read MoreThe McGowan Government today announced the Civil Service Association (CSA) has accepted the public sector wages policy that covers nearly 40,000 employees. Pay increases will be provided in accordance with the Public Sector Wages Policy Statement 2017. This includes a $1,000 a year salary increase, 10 days paid family and domestic violence
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