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Australia used to lead the world on shorter work hours – we could do it again

Australia used to lead the world on shorter work hours – we could do it again

In some industries, the four-day work week may be appropriate, in others it may not. Dismissing it out of hand ignores bigger long-term questions...

15.08.2025 20

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John Buchanan

Low-paid workers just got a rise – and more on way

05.06.2025 10

The New Daily

John Buchanan

Australia’s lowest paid workers just got a 3.5% wage increase. Their next boost could be even better

Even with this increase, Australia’s lowest paid employees will not be earning as much in real terms as they did before the inflationary surge of...

03.06.2025 6

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John Buchanan

NSW nurses want a better pay deal. They have a strong case

Nurses in NSW deserve our support as they prepare to strike on Wednesday. When it comes to underpayment, they’ve been given a raw deal. From 2012...

12.11.2024 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

John Buchanan

Giving early childhood educators an extra 15% is good policy, and even better politics

From December the typical early childhood educator and carer will get a pay rise of at least $103 per week. By the following December, it will be...

08.08.2024 20

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John Buchanan