Bronwyn Herbert is a National Work Reporter at ABC News. She covers a range of topics including construction, workforce issues, and economic policy, with a particular focus on the North Coast of New South Wales. Bronwyn has been featured in MSN and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).
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By: Evan Young
Wed 27 May 2026 at 7:18am The federal government has proposed changes to Australia's $2 billion employment services system to make them "more responsive, effective and dignified".
Millions of Australian workers on award wages will find out today if they will get a pay rise. The Fair Work Commission is set to hand down its annual wage review decision which could affect 2 point 8 million workers on minimum and award wages.
Good news for workers on the minimum wage who'll get an increase by almost six per cent, and minimum award workers will get an almost five per cent pay boost after the Fair Work Commission's annual wage review released today.
By: Bronwyn Herbert
Wed 3 Jun 2026 at 4:05pm In short: A new economic report by consultancy firm Deloitte says the AI "winners" will be organisations
A new report has found AI is reshaping, but not necessarily shrinking, Australia's workforce. The report from Deloitte forecasts more than 80 occupations will be disrupted, alongside jobs expected to be enhanced by AI. More Information
By: Bronwyn Herbert
Fri 12 Jun 2026 at 5:24am In short: NDIS labour hire provider United Foundation has entered voluntary administration citing rising costs and payment delays from the scheme.
By: Bronwyn Herbert
Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 6:29am In short: The One Nation leader called for a complete overhaul of Australia's industrial relations laws at her National Press Club address on Wednesday.
By: Rhiannon Hobbins
Mon 29 Jun 2026 at 8:47pm In short: The federal government says it will impose new obligations around the sale of NDIS businesses, aimed at cracking down on the trading of cleanskin registered companies.
By: Rhiannon Hobbins
Tue 30 Jun 2026 at 8:50pm Disability support worker Andrew Horton worries helping a client with everyday tasks could soon come with a price tag of up to $10,000.
By: Bronwyn Herbert
Today marks the start of the first stage of mandatory registration for providers in the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Providers of digital platforms and supported independent living homes will be required to register with the NDIS watchdog.
