Amazon, Bunnings to face new questions over customers

28 August

Amazon and Bunnings are among big corporations to be put in the spotlight over their treatment of suppliers, amid a renewed focus on competition as Australians struggle with the cost of living. Senior executives from the chains have been recalled to...[Read More]

Aussies want AI restrictions, though most donā€™t use it

21 August

Almost three in four Australians want laws to restrict the use of generative AI tools and most people believe the technology is being developed too quickly, a survey has found. But the university research, released on Monday, found less than half of...[Read More]

Blood, sweat and fears: laws may not protect workers

21 August

Australian workers could be dismissed if they do not agree to invasive medical tests despite proposed changes to privacy laws, a report warns. The Australia Institute study, released on Tuesday, investigated the experiences of workers from the...[Read More]

Clean energy economy ā€˜needs skills training rebalanceā€™

14 August

Australia will need to work fast to remodel its workforce for net-zero industries and other economic and strategic shifts, warns the head of the nationā€™s jobs and skills agency. As debate continued in parliament on the governmentā€™s signature...[Read More]

Pressure on raise-the-age promise amid youth crime

14 August

Plans to raise the age from criminal responsibility beyond 12 in Victoria are being thrown into doubt. The state government is persisting with raising the age to 12 but has become reticent to reaffirm a previous pledge to lift it a second time as...[Read More]

The instant asset write-off is now law ā€“ Find out if your business is eligible for the $20,000 instant asset write-off.

7 August

Have you purchased or upgraded a business asset? If your business has an aggregated annual turnover of less than $10 million, you may be able to deduct the full cost of eligible assets which cost less than $20,000, under theĀ instant asset...[Read More]

Rex bailout likely, but not necessary: administrator

7 August

Regional carrier Rex remains locked in bailout discussions, but its administrators say the airline can still thrive without government support. Administrators were appointed to five companies in the Rex group on July 30, with the airline grounding...[Read More]

Laws ā€˜powerlessā€™ as Aussie animals deemed endangered

7 August

Eight Australian animals and five plants have been deemed endangered and laws to protect them are ā€œpowerlessā€ as the destruction or degradation of their habitats continue. The updated threatened species list was revealed by the Australian...[Read More]

More inclusion, job chances in disability report reply

31 July

Australians with disabilities will have greater protection from discrimination and increased job access, the federal government has pledged in its long-awaited response to the disability royal commission. While the Commonwealth has said it would...[Read More]

Calls to expand building code to boost flood resilience

31 July

Construction codes for buildings in areas prone to natural disasters should focus on whether homes would be liveable in the immediate aftermath of a flood or bushfire, a parliamentary inquiry has heard. A federal committee examining the response by...[Read More]

Pump and dump share scheme ā€˜tried to rig stock pricesā€™

24 July

An alleged scheme to artificially inflate share prices before selling the stock has been busted by the financial regulator. Participants in the alleged ā€œpump and dumpā€ scheme face up to 15 years behind bars and fines of more than $1 million,...[Read More]

High-caffeine brands seized in ā€˜energy drinkā€™ crackdown

24 July

Hundreds of highly caffeinated beverages have been removed from shelves in a crackdown on potentially harmful energy drinks. Beverages with almost double the maximum allowed caffeine content are among almost 700 drinks seized during inspections of...[Read More]

Navigating the intricacies of family Law: Why professional guidance is essential

18 July

Family law is a highly sensitive niche that profoundly impacts the lives of individuals and families.Ā  Given its intricate nature, seeking professional advice is paramount to effectively navigating its complexities.Ā  Here, we explore some trending...[Read More]

Calls for law as AI rogues plunder Australian creatives

17 July

Australia urgently needs to restrict the use of AI to protect workers, an inquiry has been told amid warnings the technology has already been deployed to cut creative jobs and replace humans with digital clones. The call comes after the Senate...[Read More]

Navigating ownership changes: A comprehensive guide for business owners

11 July

Changing a businessā€™s ownership structure can be a complex process, often necessitated by various circumstances, such as partnership disputes, divorce, retirement, or the sale of the business.Ā  Ā  Regardless of the reason, itā€™s crucial to...[Read More]