NSW Police are requesting information from shopping centres and businesses about their CCTV systems, for the register of security cameras being compiled by the NSW Government. With consent, all footage will be made available to the NSW police, for use during criminal and terrorism investigations. Police have assured third parties will not be allowed access […]
New American sub-prime mortgage market fears resulted in the Australian dollar opening weaker today at $US0.9133/37. According to a Sydney Morning Herald report, Joanne Masters, Macquarie Bank associate director, connects the change in trading conditions to the US banks and their downgraded earnings outlooks. "It's a global story of risk aversion," she says. "Equity markets […]
In an election of pet issues, the Coalition continues to poll well as economic managers despite losing on issues such as education, health and the environment. It seems the election will come down to what voters consider most important. The Herald/Nielsen poll, taken after John Howard’s gaffe about his 2004 election promise to keep interest […]
The Australian Businesswomen's Network (ABN) is again giving businesswomen the chance to meet and learn from some of Australia's most successful entrepreneurs. Now in its tenth year, the ABN's annual Seminar & Expo Day will take place on Saturday November 10, with a goal to advance the skills and knowledge of Australia's businesswomen. Through hands-on […]
Launched today, a new Labor campaign against WorkChoices targets the controversial introduction of the laws since the last election. Julia Gillard, Labor spokeswoman for employment and industrial relations, said that WorkChoices was sprung on an unsuspecting public and that the public could expect more if the government was re-elected. She produced the Coalition’s last election […]
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is investigating the green claims being made by businesses, as a result of rising consumer complaints surrounding green marketing. “The trend is consistent with the growing trend for business to green market their goods and services,” says John Martin, ACCC commissioner. “Many incorrectly believe green marketing refers solely […]
Following the recent Labor and Coalition policies on education, Senator Kerry Nettle education spokesperson for the Green, launched their $975 million policy at Ultimo TAFE in Sydney yesterday. Nettle says that the money should be used in the existing TAFE sector to remove fees for vocational training. Of that amount, $50 million should be used […]
Young Victorian entrepreneur plans to be generous with the profit he makes from a practical solution. Shaun Church says that once he repays the debt he’s accumulated while developing his software package SMSwebinfo, he will be donating $50 from each sale to the Country Women’s Association in Victoria, and a further $50 to the purchasing […]
The Australian dollar, currently worth more than 92 cents, has hit a 23 year high. And while cheaper imports and holidays seem fantastic, there is a downside for businesses; in particular for exporters. "There is a dark side to a strong currency, and if the Aussie dollar runs too hard, there will be segments of […]
The Department of Workplace Relations has been fined $30,000 for breaching employee rights. Justice Catherine Branson found that the department was guilty of denying personal leave to employees who wanted to attend an anti-Work Choices rally. The fine will go to the Community and Public Sector Union, which plans to contribute the amount to the […]
