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What does a world with 'zero migration' look like?

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... mostly advanced, would see significant declines in output per capita, origin economies would have modest gains as retained labour is diluted across larger domestic populations. Senior economist Benjamin Trevis and economist Marco Santaniello said output ...

Modern slavery risks need urgent action: RIAA panel

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
Migrant worker advocate Jennifer Alonso held the room still as she put a human face to exploitative labour practices that heighten modern slavery risks. Alonso, the worker engagement officer at Cleaning Accountability Framework (CAF), shared her testimony ...

Podcast: AI and the human capital paradox

THE GREENER WAY  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
... North America EOS at Federated Hermes, about why human capital risks, such as workplace culture, harassment and violence, labour rights, and supply chain conditions, are financially material for investors through impacts on productivity, reputation and ...

Superannuation a pillar in systemic migrant worker exploitation

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 11 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
... fair treatment for migrant workers." Furthermore, one third of migrant workers reported experiencing at least one forced labour indicator, including being made to work in unsafe conditions, excessive hours or different hours than agreed, long periods ...

How investors can navigate ESG-related investments with AI

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026  |  NEWS
... efficiency, reduce emissions or expand access to services, others may create "serious risks", including discrimination, labour displacement, cybersecurity vulnerabilities and more. "AI is not a single technology; it covers a wide range of tools and processes ...

AI may have a 'benign' impact on jobs: Mulino

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2026  |  NEWS
... basic income, minister for financial services Daniel Mulino says the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the local labour force could be relatively benign if the government were to take on an ambitious role in retraining Australians. Speaking at ...

Gender pay gap costs economy $66bn: KPMG Australia

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 2 FEB 2026  |  NEWS
... exist at lower income levels. Conversely, it widens at the upper end of the income bracket. Using Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) data, the report found that women earned an average of $42.26 an hour, while men earned $45.57. ...

Almonds, livestock to buoy ag investors in 2026: CBRE

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2026  |  NEWS
... increasing global stocks. "Rising costs of inputs, including fuel and fertilizer, is creating pressure on profit margins with labour shortages also creating challenges in securing staff for planting and harvest activities," the report said.

Avetta Partners develops new social responsibility risks tool

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2026  |  NEWS
... and contractors to respond to questions around modern slavery policy and controls; supply chain risk and transparency; labour policies and practices; supplier audits; training and awareness; and remediation processes. It also highlights non-compliance ...

Australia to withstand fossil fuel sector decline: IMF

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2026  |  NEWS
... partially replaced by electricity production, especially coming from renewables - which have a corresponding impact on labour and capital demand in these sectors. "Notably, output decreases at a slower rate than capital because existing capital equipment ...
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