On The Job

‘On the Job’ is a podcast all about making your work life better.

Join hosts Francis Leach and Sally Rugg as they chat to people from all walks of life about all things work. From the tough realities of the gig economy to the politics of wearing double denim on a causal Friday (please don’t) – nothing is off-limits.

Whether you’re trying to land your dream job, survive a job from hell or chase that mythical work/life balance you keep hearing about – On the Job is here to make your job, well…less work.

So, clock on to “On the Job” and subscribe.

“It’s economic bullsh*t” – why Wayne Swan says the casualisation of work has to stop

May 25, 2021

Former Treasurer Wayne Swan tells On The Job his take on the state of the Australian economy and the issues facing workers today.

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Frydenberg’s economic strategy – say one thing, do another.

May 24, 2021

It’s say one thing, do another as the Government banks on consumer spending for our recovery while arguing against a pay rise for workers.

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Wayne Swan

May 23, 2021

What’s it like to wake up every morning and know that every decision you make at work today will have a profound effect on the lives of millions of Australians?

As Australia’s Labor Treasurer during the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) , Wayne Swan did exactly that.

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Deliveroo decision changes the game for workers

May 19, 2021

A landmark ruling has changed the game for gig workers and the tech-giant platforms like Deliveroo and Uber Eats, who try to exploit them, writes Francis Leach.

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Is journalism in Australia under threat?

Award-winning journalist Ginger Gorman joined On the Job to discuss the plethora of problems journalists face in today’s media landscape.

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Josh Frydenberg’s wages trap

May 17, 2021

The Morrison Government’s obsession with wage suppression is now threatening Australia’s economic recovery, writes Francis Leach.

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Diary of a freelance working life .

May 16, 2021

Working as a freelancer can be exhilarating.

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Self-serving budget leaves workers out in the cold

May 12, 2021

While Australian workers face a job security crisis, Frydenberg delivers a budget focused on one thing – the re-election of the Morrison government.

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Gap in work health and safety laws sees mental health injury on the rise

May 11, 2021

ACTU Assistant Secretary Liam O’Brien talks to On the Job about the urgent need to better protect workers from mental health injuries.

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Liberal Party Budget Bingo

May 10, 2021

From ‘Back in Black’ to ‘Lifters and Leaners’, get your bingo cards out as we run through some of the infamous hits of past Liberal budgets.

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