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Blog posts May 2019

National Minimum Wage and 122 modern awards to rise 3 per cent

QEAS has summarised the Annual Wage Review made by the Fair Work Commission this week.  Please see below.  For the full decision please click here

In summary the FWC determined that it was appropriate to increase the NMW by 3.0 per cent. The new NMW will be $740.80 per week, or $19.49 per…

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QEAS Business Update - Federal Election Result

The following provides a 'one stop shop' on everything you need to know on the recent federal election result and how it might impact you as a business.  
 

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Bob Hawke - Architect of 28 years of uninterrupted economic growth

Australia’s 28 years of uninterrupted economic growth can directly be attributed to Bob Hawke, Prime Minister of Australia 1983 – 1991.  His economic reform agenda is unrivalled and characterised by:

  1. Floating what was a bloated Australian dollar thereby making our exporters globally …

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QEAS Business Update - Federal Election Special

The 18th May 2019 Federal Election is less than one weeks away and the general malaise of the broader community towards politicians has never been greater.
 
This is a dangerous situation as a comparison of policies clearly indicates a lot is at stake for business. It is extremely important …

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The most important union KPI: election results, members or wage outcomes?

As Queensland celebrates the Labor Day holiday and for many the role that unions play in today’s society, I thought I might examine some of the core roles that Unions play for their members.

When considering the role of unions many Queenslanders think of the efficiency and effectiveness o…

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