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Common ground and concrete steps: five takeaways from Labor’s jobs and skills summit

Changes to migration numbers, pension rules and bargaining are among the headline agreements but many are just as enthused by the spirit of collaboration

The Guardian - AU

Why there are more important things than free childcare

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Newcastle Herald

EXPLAINER: 5 key takeaways from the August jobs report

The nation’s job market last month delivered just what the Federal Reserve and nervous investors hoped for: A Goldilocks-style hiring report

The Independent UK

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Peter Dutton will be hoping Australians weren’t paying attention to the jobs and skills summit

The event derided by the opposition leader as a union talkfest was a success – attended by business bosses who agreed policymaking was about solutions, not fights

The Guardian - AU

Five things learnt from day two of jobs summit

Increased migration caps and improved employment outcomes for disadvantaged Australians were some of the key takeaways from day two of the jobs summit.

The Canberra Times

Government picks Endacott for Greater Cities Commission

The NSW government has named Newcastle economic development and urban planning consultant Matt Endacott as its Lower Hunter representative on the Greater Cities Commission.

Newcastle Herald

‘Million megawatt smile’: Friends pay tribute to Victorian MP Jane Garrett at state memorial service

Former Labor minister described as one of the state’s ‘most respected daughters’

The Guardian - AU

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Jane Garrett remembered as generous and straight-talking at memorial service for Victorian MP

Former Victorian emergency services minister Jane Garrett has been remembered as a "generous" and "straight-talking" colleague at a memorial service for the Labor MP, who died in July.

ABC News

Australia raises permanent migration cap to 195,000 to ease workforce shortages

Business welcomes immigration increase as government announces extra work hours for pensioners

The Guardian - AU

Jane Garrett's 'courage and love' remembered at Victorian state memorial — as it happened

Victorians gather to pay tribute to Jane Garrett, who spent more than two decades working to advance social justice as a lawyer, councillor and government minister.

ABC News

Amazon bid to scrap historic union win blocked

A hearing officer for a federal labor board has rebuffed Amazon’s attempt to scrap a historic union win at a warehouse on Staten Island, New York

The Independent UK

Sydney news: Rail union given 5pm deadline to end long-running industrial dispute

MORNING BRIEFING: The state government is warning the rail union to stop the industrial action and accept its offer over safety issues and a new enterprise agreement.

ABC News

'Some of them just come here and relax': The $600,000 NSW job few knew about, until now

John Barilaro may have brought the highly paid trade role to the spotlight, but what do NSW's six representatives to the world actually do? And, do the positions represent any value for money?

ABC News

Vic Labor MP honoured in state memorial

Two months after her death, Victorian Labor MP Jane Garrett's life is being celebrated by loved ones and local dignitaries at a memorial service.

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Policy shock to set up prosperity: Garnaut

Renowned economist Ross Garnaut says Australians need to stop "kidding themselves about how well our economy is performing" as he calls for reform.

The Conversation

Grattan on Friday: Should Anthony Albanese keep his word on the Stage 3 tax cuts?

The final, mega stage of the Coalition’s tax cuts, worth more than $240 billion over a decade, is now in the gun sights of many critics, who are calling for Anthony Albanese to dump his promise to deliver it.

The Guardian - AU

As Labor’s jobs and skills summit kicks off, it’s all about having a seat at the table

In parliament’s great hall unionists, civil society and business give a little of their time, maybe endure a little boredom, in a bid to influence policy

The Guardian - AU

Referendum on Indigenous voice to parliament a ‘complete waste’ of money, Lidia Thorpe says

Greens senator wants treaty progress first while NT senator Jacinta Price says there’s ‘no way’ she can support Labor’s proposal

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The Conversation

Mental wealth and jobs: without it, we're just pouring water into a leaking bucket

This article is part of The Conversation’s series looking at Labor’s jobs summit. Read the other articles in the series here.

The Canberra Times

Labor 'ready' for bargaining reform despite industry pushback

Legislative changes have been flagged by the government despite some concerns from industry groups.

AAP

Allianz rebuild $145m over original budget

The final cost of demolishing and rebuilding the Sydney Football Stadium has been revealed a day before it hosts its first NRL match - $874 million.

The Independent UK

Jill Biden-chaired education meeting erupts into laughter as president walks in: ‘Whatever she says, I agree with’

“That’s a wrap”, declared US Labor Secretary Marty Walsh as the room dissolved in laughter

The Conversation

Creative skills will be crucial to the future of work. They should take centre stage at the jobs summit

This article is part of The Conversation’s series looking at Labor’s jobs summit. Read the other articles in the series here.

The Conversation

When you change jobs, you get more pay – but the increase is less than it used to be

This article is part of The Conversation’s series looking at Labor’s jobs summit. Read the other articles in the series here.

The Conversation

An idea for the jobs summit: axing the 'business investment' visa would save Australia $119 billion over three decades

This article is part of The Conversation’s series looking at Labor’s jobs summit. Read the other articles in the series here.

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