Scott Riches
The air is blowing hard and hot in the offshore wind debate
The air is blowing hot with commentary from would-be born-again environmentalists like Donald Trump and Peter Dutton about the supposed (as distinct...
Government’s apprenticeship review couldn’t come soon enough to address our skills shortage
Staring down the barrel of a critical skills shortage, the government has this week announced a review of how apprenticeship incentives encourage...
Right to disconnect: Don’t get caught up in hyperbolic rhetoric
I feel as though I might soon need to exercise my right to disconnect from discussions about the right to disconnect, but...
Stage two of workplace reforms: Challenging the status quo for casual workers
There are big changes on the way for Australian workers with the Senate passing the second part of major workplace reforms that...
The stats say wages have grown, but here’s why the reality is different
Wages grew according to figures released in November, but they’re not likely to make anyone feel much richer. The 1.3 per cent...
How Australia fits into the worldwide clean energy policy scramble
ANALYSIS Governments across the globe are scrambling to develop, adopt and legislate policies to give effect to the clean energy revolution that...
The unlikely group pushing for – and getting – results on climate change
A rise in workplace activism has been cited as a reason why organisations are being motivated to take action on climate change....
What you can do about workplace bullying
Regulators are on the lookout for workplace bullies, with WorkSafe Victoria securing a conviction in the Victorian Magistrates Court for a boss...
Halfway there as Closing Loopholes part 1 passes Senate
“You might lose some profits, but it wouldn’t even be a sneeze in your hankie!” said Jacqui Lambie when speaking in support...
Workforce reforms are central to green energy revolution
Big changes to the Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) to increase investment in renewable and clean energy projects were made by the government...