In April 2020, the Australian Unemployment rate has increased from 5.2% to 6.2%.
The number of people classed as Unemployed increased by 104,500 to 823,300.
This figure released 14th May 2020.
Government support packages were introduced to keep people in employment, even of not actually working.
Many of these are … Read the rest
A news headline today shows: “Coalition MPs ask for permanent jobseeker increase“, with the words used in the story being: “MPs from within the government are asking the prime minister, Scott Morrison, to make the higher jobseeker rate permanent when … Read the rest
From 25th March 2020, Centrelink have made it easier for those people currently losing their income due to the coronavirus, to be able to register their claim, without going to a Centrelink Office or spending hours on hold on … Read the rest
New Migrants often need to find work quickly once they arrive in Australia. It isn’t always easy, but it is now getting much worse.
The number of people losing their jobs following the effects of the COVID-19 virus is growing, and Cabinet ministers have … Read the rest
With many new migrants arriving in Australia, or considering an application to move to Australia, some would prefer to obtain a job in Australia before actually making the move. A sensible idea, if you can do that.… Read the rest
Most retail sales jobs will start at or near the Australian Minimum wage, which is $19.49 per hour for the 2019/20 year.
It is very common for these jobs to start off as part time and/or casual, with new full time positions not as common. … Read the rest
You need to get a Qualification for aged care work, and a Police check clearance.
And of course have a visa that allows work.
Aged care is a popular occupation for new migrants, and I have known a … Read the rest
The Australian Bureau of Statistics, Average Weekly Earnings survey, shows the Full-time adult average total earnings in May 2019 at $1,697.10 per week.
This is $88,249.20 per year, an increase of 2.69% in the last 12 months.
This ABS May … Read the rest
The average Annual Incomes for all Australian Male Full Time workers based on Total Income, from the ABS May 2019 report, shows annual increases ranging from 1.17% (2016) to a high of 6.06% (2010).
The last two years have risen by an average of 2.49% per year.… Read the rest
The following tables show the average incomes for each Australian State and Territory, taken from the half yearly figures produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, table 6302.0 – Average Weekly Earnings.
These figures are Average Cash Earnings, the amount AFTER any … Read the rest
