Wages & Pay Pressure: Australia’s Fair Work Commission set a 4.75% award wage rise (real wage cut for many), while the national minimum wage lifts to $26.44/hour—an uneven win for workers. Worker Security & Classification: A Virginia appeals court restored benefits in a worker misclassification fight, adding momentum to the push for fair treatment. Social Support for Jobs: Wisconsin approved extra funding to clear a waitlist for vocational rehab services for people with disabilities, aiming to move people into work faster. Career Pathways & Training: Pakistan’s NIPA graduated its 46th Mid-Career Management Course, emphasizing HR, procurement, and leadership skills for public servants. Local Hiring Events: Cotswold held a jobs fair connecting residents to employers, with another fair scheduled June 17. Cost-of-Living & Food Access: Hamilton’s “social supermarket” opens in August to help working families facing food insecurity. Workplace Inclusion: Hawthorn and the AFL condemned “vile and appalling” racist abuse aimed at player Mabior Chol, with investigations underway. Skills for the Future: A new report from Inclusive Africa Conference highlights major gaps in assistive technology access—alongside big employment and innovation opportunities.