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2008

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The best jobs in Australia

29 February 2008

If you're looking for the best jobs in Australia, you'd be hard pressed to find a better place to start than with us... read full story

Don't stress on the job hunt!

28 February 2008

Looking for a job can seem like a lot of pressure, but the current Australian job market is highly in your favour... read full story

Siemens to lose a possible 7000 jobs

27 February 2008

Brazilian telecommunications units, Siemens plans to get rid of 4000 jobs and is advising that another 3000 workers be transferred to projects with new business partners... read full story

Unions call for small businesses to be part of dismissal reforms

27 February 2008

The Australian Council of Trade Unions has responded to suggestions by the Rudd government that small businesses may retain special privileges in regard to unfair dismissal routines with calls for universal treatment of job providers... read full story

RBA concerned underemployment will lead to further inflation rises

26 February 2008

Fewer part-timers are willing to work longer hours, causing concern that workforce shortages will force up wages, and inflation with them... read full story

Rudd government to change unfair dismissal rules

26 February 2008

The Rudd government continues to change the face of workplace reform, having announced the implementation of new dismissal rules... read full story

Should low-paid workers be spared wage rise restraint?

26 February 2008

The Australian Fair Pay Commission has approached Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on whether his calls for wage restraint to curb inflation should apply to those on the legally mandated minimum wage... read full story

Rudd Government's razor gang axe 2000 Centrelink jobs

25 February 2008

Kevin Rudd's razor gang are to axe 2000 Centrelink jobs with Centrelink chief executive Jeff Whalan confirming his budget would be diminished by at least $150 million next financial year. .. read full story

No opposition to AWA abolishment

19 February 2008

The Liberal party has agreed to drop demands that Labor retain individual Australian Workplace Agreements... read full story

Queensland workers unhappy

18 February 2008

A recent survey has showed that more than half of the workers in Queensland are unhappy in their job... read full story

Hollywood writers strike ends

14 February 2008

More than 90% of 3,775 members of Writers Guild of America voted to end their strike and return back to work after union leaders had earlier endorsed a contract settlement with Hollywood studios. .. read full story

Economy blamed for job losses

13 February 2008

Up to 150 new jobs at a Tasmanian Centrelink call centre will not be created with the strong Australian economy being blamed... read full story

Jobs to go as Mitsubishi announce closure

5 February 2008

Japanese car manufacturer Mitsubishi will close its Australian assembly plant in the southern suburbs of Adelaide by the end of March... read full story

MySpace and CareerOne team up to provide jobs

4 February 2008

Social networking site MySpace.com and jobs provider CareerOne.com.au have teamed up to help young Australians contact employers... read full story

Sacked workers issued trespass notices

1 February 2008

The maritime union of Australia has confirmed that the sacked workers on the Triton customs vessel in docked in Darwin have been issued with trespass notices. .. read full story