Job losses but labour market still hot; CEO pay growth slows; Aussie unis fall down rankings

Friday 20 June 2025

The Australian economy shed jobs last month, but the labour market remains in pretty good shape. 

And more, including:

• The nation’s top CEOs are earning about 55 times the salary of the average pay for workers. 
• Australian universities fall down the ranking of the top educational institutions. 
• Super returns set to top 9pc this financial year.
• Donald Trump mulls an attack on Iran.

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