Business
Fact or fiction? What you can expect with Payday Super
15 April
Deputy Commissioner Emma Rosenzweig busts some Payday Super myths. With just 3 months to go until Payday Super begins, I’ve been hearing a lot of questions from employers, and a few common myths too. Let’s clear up a few of the biggest...[Read More]
Spoils of Iran war to deliver Chalmers a budget boost
15 April
The Iran war is set to deliver a $36 billion windfall for Treasurer Jim Chalmers, but increased spending on cost-of-living measures could derail efforts to get the budget back in black. Even with a fragile ceasefire holding in the Middle East, the...[Read More]
Beware the ‘urgent’ email at the end of the working day
15 April
Australian businesses are losing more than $150 million a year to scammers, with some embedding themselves in sensitive company email chains just waiting for the right moment to strike. The threat can occur close to the end of the working day, when...[Read More]
Starting a business? Here’s what to think about before you dive in
9 April
Launching a business is an exciting step, whether you’re turning a passion into profit or building something from the ground up. But before you register a name and start trading, there are important legal and strategic considerations that can make...[Read More]
Leadership tips for time management and productivity
9 April
As an entrepreneur, balancing endless tasks while keeping an eye on the clock can feel overwhelming. But here’s a universal truth: everyone has the same 1,440 minutes daily. The key to success? Making those minutes count. Whether you’re...[Read More]
Robotics investment could create human jobs bonanza
1 April
Australia’s universities and research institutions are at the forefront of robotics innovation, but the nation is still failing to translate that into scalable solutions to drive economic activity. Additional public and private investment in the...[Read More]
Win for younger workers with discount pay rates axed
1 April
A watchdog’s decision to scrap discounted pay rates for young-adult workers in retail and fast-food jobs has been hailed as a landmark ruling akin to women winning equal pay. The Fair Work Commission on Tuesday said employees aged from 18 to 20...[Read More]
Major employers face new rules on gender equality
1 April
Major Australian employers will be required to set and meet gender equality targets in a push to lift workplace standards for male and female employees. From April 1, private sector employers with 500 or more employees will need to select three...[Read More]
Fuel, fertiliser shortages could deliver barren harvest
1 April
Australia’s regional and rural businesses will face a triple threat from fuel, fertiliser and interest rate changes over the coming months, but can fight back with investments in renewable energy and artificial intelligence. NAB issued the advice...[Read More]
Spike in jobless rate unlikely to end RBA hiking cycle
25 March
Noisy jobs data has revealed a tight labour market, giving the Reserve Bank the green light to further hike interest rates despite a spike in unemployment. The jobless rate jumped to 4.3 per cent in February, despite almost 50,000 more people...[Read More]
Sticky situation as super changes stretch small firms
25 March
Rising costs and cash flow pressures could force thousands of small business owners to dip into personal savings to comply with new superannuation rules. Changes slated for July 1 require employers to pay employees superannuation at the same time as...[Read More]
Aussies could miss big payday due to basic AI skills
25 March
Millions of Australians could boost their earning potential by as much as $11,000 a year if they retrain in artificial intelligence technology. But if large sections of the workforce fail to do so, Australia could miss out on a multibillion-dollar...[Read More]
Gas, property lobbies fire up over proposed tax reform
25 March
Australia’s fossil fuel and property industries are gearing up for a fight over tax as the government mulls changes ahead of its May budget. Treasury is reportedly drawing up changes to make the tax system fairer for younger Australians, including...[Read More]
Cut price cheese and cars: What’s in the EU agreement
25 March
Australia and the European Union have signed a free trade agreement and defence and security partnership as both sides seek closer ties amid global instability. TRADE *More than 99 per cent of tariffs on EU goods coming into Australia will be...[Read More]
Unions urge five per cent pay rise as inflation bites
25 March
Nearly three million low-paid workers would receive thousands more in annual wages under a union push for a five per cent pay rise. The ACTU will ask industrial umpire the Fair Work Commission to increase the minimum wage to $26.19 per hour, up from...[Read More]