Non-compete ban shields workers under $190k from job-lock

Draft laws will ban non-compete clauses for workers earning below $190,100, allowing them to switch jobs freely.

Why it mattersWorkers trapped by non-compete clauses can now move to better jobs and higher pay without legal risk.

AustraliaMillions of Australian workers in trades, services, and care roles gain the right to change employers and chase higher wages without needing their old boss's permission.

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Australian students hit record lows in maths and reading

PISA results show Australian 15-year-olds at their worst-ever levels in both maths and reading since 2000.

Why it mattersDeclining performance signals a fundamental challenge for Australian education and workforce readiness.

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Victoria's car thefts and break-ins surge far past every other state

Victoria's home break-ins nearly doubled NSW and Queensland combined, while Melbourne topped all other capitals in car thefts.

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Non-compete ban shields workers under $190k from job-lock

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Australian students hit record lows in maths and reading

Victoria's car thefts and break-ins surge far past every other state

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