Kate Jones

About Author

Kate is an award-winning journalist and former senior producer with nearly two decades’ experience in one of Australia’s leading newsrooms. She also spent time teaching final-year university journalism students before moving into communications, where she now works across messaging, consulting and media training.

Expertise

She’s known for cut-through clarity, distilling complexity, spotting angles and themes, and helping others refine ideas without jargon. Kate has delivered media training for ASX-listed companies, led teams under pressure, and is a trusted mentor and advisor. Driven by curiosity and a love of deep dives, she’s currently fascinated by AI and the changing nature of work.

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14 Apr 2026

The Invisible Duty To Protect SME Staff From Mental Health Hazards

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Published

08 Apr 2026

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07 Apr 2026

The Job Scam Surge SMEs Need To Know About

A surge in employment scams is eroding young Australians’ trust in job ads, catching SME employers in the crossfire as they compete for talent…
Published

01 Apr 2026

Ruling Confirms ‘Casual’ Is More Than A Label For Workers

A landmark ruling has reinforced that a label on an employment contract does not determine whether a worker is truly casual, sending a warning…