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Exclusive: Plenty of Australians will be looking for a new job or career change in 2026.

But shifting employment trends, the rise of AI and automation, and occupation shortages can make it hard for candidates to land their dream roles.

Especially when they're up against countless other people gunning for the same jobs.

Here, Australia's sharpest entrepreneurs, founders and CEOs share their tips and reveal the small actions that can help them Aussies get ahead of other candidates.

Jim Penman, founder of Jim's Group

"In terms of applying for a job, that's not something I'm very familiar with because I haven't actually worked for anybody else since I was 18.

"I can tell you what I look for in a in a candidate though; I look for character first, experience second, and qualifications last, if at all.

"I think a lot of people who are looking for a job should actually consider having their own business of some kind.

"To me, that's just so much better because when you're going for a job, you're totally in someone else's control.

"If you have your own business, then you're in charge. You're the boss.

"And the business doesn't have to be full-time, you can start part-time.

"I started gardening for many years, and then I learned how to do it and got better at it. I suggest people look at a trade, look at the service industry [for a career change]."

Doug Jones, chief executive of Metcash

"At the end of the day, you need to do a good job.

"I tell my children this all the time; having a job is a privilege, not a right. And and I think that delivering 10 times the value of your salary is where you should start.

"It's probably boring and old fashioned advice, but that's the first thing and frankly, that opens up opportunities.

"Whether you're looking for a career change or a promotion, people around you are looking to work with people that get stuff done, and that do it in a way that's collaborative and pleasant.

"So yes, you should do stuff you're interested in, yes, you should do stuff you're good at, but at the end of the day, you should do things where you can add genuine value."

Therese Frangie, chief executive of Oporto

"'Be, do, have.'

"Know what you want to be [and] do what you need to do, whether that's studying, volunteering, or networking, to have what you want.

"I'm a big believer in networking.

"It opens doors, builds confidence, and helps you learn about industries and people you might never have crossed paths with otherwise.

"You also never know who's hiring next, or who knows someone who is.

"There's no stronger resume than a genuine word-of-mouth recommendation."

Sophia Begg, influencer and co-founder of fashion brand All For Mimi

"What stands out to me is when applicants take the time to attend to the finer details.

"You'd be surprised at how many applications don't have a cover letter or have spelling errors!"

Grant Hackett OAM, Olympian and chief executive of Generation Development Group

"Develop relationships with people in a field that you're interested in, or at the very least people who are successful like serial entrepreneurs, because they will give you ideas and insights.

"I love it when someone comes to me and says, 'this is what I'm thinking about doing, I'd love your advice', or 'I'd love some help'.

"And be willing to start at the bottom rung of the ladder. Be really, really willing to eat humble pie and start again.

"I got day two into finance, this is going back nearly 20 years, and I could win World Championships and Olympics and break world records but I wasn't even the best at the table [in finance].

"As soon as I realised that I was like, 'what do I need to do to get to the next level?'. I could have given up. I could have just gone and done talking gigs or other bits and pieces to generate income. I didn't need to be in a completely new field.

"But I was at the bottom rung of the ladder and recognised what I needed to do to get up that ladder, to get to a position that I feel really proud of.

"And as soon as you recognise that, you move up surprisingly quick."

Jane Lu, founder of fashion retailer Showpo

"Bring ideas, not just answers.

"Anyone can tell you what they'd do in theory – stand out by showing you've thought about the specific company or role.

"Ask sharp, curious questions that show you've done your homework and that you genuinely care about adding value.

"Energy and curiosity go a long way."

Michael Schneider, Bunnings managing director

"I'm someone who has made many pivots over the course of my career.

"From starting on the shop floor at Target, to studying teaching, working in financial services and then finding my way back to retail, each role has helped shape me as a teammate and leader.

"My best career advice would be to take every opportunity to learn and grow, even if it means stepping outside of your comfort zone.

"Be proactive in asking questions, seeking feedback and don't be afraid to put your hand up for new roles or projects.

"Sometimes just being curious and taking the smallest step can lead to the biggest change."

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An Adelaide retiree has just become a multimillionaire after realising she scooped the entire Christmas $20 million Powerball jackpot.

The Hackham woman had the the only division one winning entry nationally in the draw last Thursday on Christmas night.

"I had no idea until I checked the ticket just now," the woman told The Lott today.

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"It's been in my purse the whole time, but I had a lot going on this week so hadn't got around to checking it.

"I'd heard that a winning ticket has been sold and hadn't been claimed.

"I had a bit of a smile on my face just in case it was me, but never in million years would I have thought I'd won $20 million."

The woman said she would use some of the money to help her family and give to some of her favourite charities.

"A lot of people could do a lot of good with this money," the woman said.

"I always like to give where I can, no matter what amount.

"Now I can give a little more."

The winning entry was purchased at Colonnades Lotto Kiosk, Shop KI104 Noarlunga Centre, 54 Beach Road, Noarlunga Centre.

The winning numbers in Powerball draw 1545 were 7, 23, 29, 20, 11, 16 and 17. The all-important Powerball number was 17.

There are many different ways to get help and information about gambling. You can visit the National Gambling Helpline or call on 1800 858 858.

Police were called at 7pm about a teen who couldn’t get back to the New Plymouth shore.

She later headed NZQA for 14 years and briefly chaired Health New Zealand in 2023.

Musabayoufu Fuati has lost hundreds of thousands of dollars under an agreement with cops.

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Exclusive: Several former Victorian premiers, including the most recently elected Liberal, Ted Baillieu, are joining the growing public demand for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to reverse his stance and call a royal commission into the Bondi terror attack.

9News understands Baillieu had been considering a public statement following his own extensive consultation with the Jewish community and in light of the prime minister's comments and the growing calls for an inquiry into Australia's deadliest terror incident and the rise of antisemitism in Australia.

In an exclusive interview on Today, Victoria's 46th premier joined a growing chorus of calls from eminent Australians, judges and political figures.

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"I had hoped that the call from the community itself would be enough, but if I can add any weight at all, I'm prepared to add my weight as a former premier," Baillieu told Today's Simon Love.

"(I'm) not disposed to shouting from the hilltops often but on this occasion, I think it's essential."

Baillieu has declared a model which includes an interrogation of matters relating to antisemitism across Australia and which protects the Jewish community while demonstrating trust and leadership across the nation.

He said Albanese needed to call a full federal inquiry.

"It should be a three-person commission, ideally including a Jewish representative and determined with opposition consultation," Baillieu said.

The comments come as Nine newspapers report business and civic leaders including former Labor Victorian Deputy Premier James Merlino signed a joint letter calling for the federal inquiry.

Former Liberal Premier Denis Napthine has also confirmed his view is for a full federal inquiry.

"I would encourage former premiers of Victoria, Leaders of our community, and current premiers, right throughout Australia, to support a royal commission," Napthine told 9News.

"The federal government needs to act on this antisemitic rise in our community, and needs to act in response to the absolutely horrific events at Bondi."

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Victoria's 43rd Premier Jeff Kennett became the first of the state's former leaders to publicly state his position, using a regular newspaper column published Wednesday to declare a federal inquiry was justified.

In the column, Kennett said despite not normally being a supporter of royal commissions, he believed the process would rebuild trust.

In a seperate interview with 9News, Kennett described the commission as a way of ridding society of a cancer.

"This needs to be a national royal commission, because the issues are Australia wide," he said.

"So here in Victoria, for instance, we've seen, again, a failure of leadership, which has allowed these acts, to take place."

Albanese has withstood several high-profile calls, including from the deceased victims' families, to call a federal inquiry – citing advice from current experts and advisors.

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Although when asked directly if the heads of the national security agencies and law enforcement agencies have advised him against holding a royal commission, Albanese refused to say who had given the advice.

"We have a national security committee and we receive advice from all of those bodies as part of that process," he said.

In a news conference alongside the Australian Federal Police commissioner, in which it was revealed the Bondi gunmen were suspected to have acted alone and not part of a terror cell, Albanese again defended calls to not call a royal commission.

"In the meantime, as well, we want to make sure that there are no gaps in the federal system. So, our position is not out of convenience, it is out of conviction that this is the right direction to go in," he said.

"And the actual experts who are the current experts, have all recommended this course of action and we're following the advice that we receive from authorities who are in 2025 dealing with this atrocity."

Baillieu noted former premiers from other states including Peter Beattie, according to The Australian newspaper, had joined the calls.

"I'd be surprised if right across the country, people who have held leadership positions (or) have not, if they've not been thinking about this, I'd be surprised," Baillieu said.

9News attempted to contact Beattie to clarify his position.

Baillieu has stated the prime minister's inability to call a royal commission was unsustainable, as lessons couldn't be learnt nationwide from the country's worst terror attack without one.

The former premier also stated he had been contacted by prominent leaders across the Jewish community and beyond demanding a public position.

"I think the call is irresistible and I think it is inevitable, and I would encourage the prime minister to embrace the fact that he's going to have to change his mind and the sooner he does it, the better," he said.

9News has contacted all living former Victorian premiers including John Brumby, Steve Bracks and Daniel Andrews to clarify their position.

James Merlino was also contacted for comment for this story, as was the office of Victoria's current premier Jacinta Allan.

As it stands, the NSW royal commission flagged by Premier Chris Minns would only capture matters under the terms of reference set by that state's government.

Albanese has declared the Commonwealth would cooperate with that inquiry.

Although the prime minister's independent review into the incident, to be led by former distinguished public servant Dennis Richardson AC, would assess how Commonwealth agencies operated in the context of the Bondi terrorist attack, it may not directly capture any incidents outside of the state of NSW or unconnected directly to the Bondi incident, including rising antisemitic incidents across Australia.

The terms of reference do however say that Richardson may "engage … to the extent necessary, agencies in other states and territories."

Baillieu said the issue should inspire bipartisanship among political and civic leaders in a similar way to that the Port Arthur massacre did in the late 1990s.