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⚡ Data Centres Paying 300K Are Draining Electrical Businesses of Staff
Sparkies are reportedly being lured into data centre jobs paying 200K - 300K per year. Some electrical businesses are losing staff and in some cases are even mothballing their own businesses to chase the money. 7 Figure Sparky says it’s a massive wake up call for electrical contractors still undercharging, arguing they’ll need to charge more and pay their workers more or risk watching them jump ship. Watch the Video @ 7 Figure Sparky Instagram
🤖 AI Is Making It Easier to Take Bosses to Fair Work
Employment law disputes have jumped 70% in three years, with the Fair Work Commission estimating around 40% of applicants now use AI to manage their cases. For business owners that means more employees pursuing disputes themselves. In some cases weak AI assisted claims have backfired and leave workers facing costs. Often it tends to be a waste of everyones time. Watch the Video @ ABC Radio National
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🏗️ Owners of Units in Dodgy Sydney Developments Fear Little Consequence From ICAC Probe
Owners trapped in defective Toplace apartments fear the explosive ICAC probe into dealings surrounding developer Jean Nassif could end with little consequence, while they’re left carrying massive repair bills and losses. Read More @ ABC News
🏗️ Bathla Gets Extra Year to Finish Troubled Projects
Debt riddled developer Bathla has been given until September 2027 to progress its unfinished projects, but needs more lender funding and could still face liquidation sooner. Read More @ Reuters
🛂 Visa Shake Up Puts Construction Trades Front and Centre
Labor is tightening student and backpacker visas while giving construction trades more recognition and processing priority as it targets net overseas migration of 245,000 this year. Read More @ ABC News
🛠️ Navigate Tradiespace: Cut Business Costs and Run Smarter
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