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Parliament introduces new legislation.

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E-retailer and retail giant form partnership.

Tech company completes capital raise.

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Small business owners and individuals are encouraged to have a say in an online survey aimed at gaining a better understanding of business-related disputes. Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell, said they were interested in the steps small businesses took to resolve issues, such as late invoice payments and unfair contract terms. […]

The Fair Work Commission today delivered its annual wage review – the highest percentage we’ve seen since 2011. This decision will have a significant impact on all businesses and industries and over 2.3 million employees who are paid at the National Minimum Wage or minimum Modern Award rates. From the first full pay period commencing on or after […]

An intuitive and efficient electronic property settlements solution was announced yesterday by ASX Limited (ASX) and InfoTrack, which will support the national eConveyancing initiative. Sympli has recently applied to become an Electronic Lodgment Network Operator (ELNO) and is expected to begin operations later this year. ASX’s Managing Director and CEO, Dominic Stevens said ASX had […]

Brand expert Mike Edmonds and Ronnie Duncan took a leap of faith when they challenged the traditional advertising industry with the launch of their creative solutions business, Meerkats. From humble beginnings in a Perth backyard, the multi-million dollar Australian brand now operates from a two storey creative space in Perth’s popular Subiaco. However, despite the […]

Globalisation and technological advancement has fuelled the emergence of a mobile workforce with almost 70 per cent of Australians working remotely each week. According to a study by the International Workplace Group (IWG) almost 50 per cent of Australian employees work remotely for at least half of the week while more than two-thirds work at […]

KEY FACTS Single Touch Payroll (STP) When: 1 July 2018 By: Australian Taxation Office For: Employers with 20 or more employees *The STP will apply to employers with 19 or less employees from 1 July 2019 – subject to parliament Time is well and truly ticking as the countdown begins for larger businesses in Australia […]

Global demand for NSW exports has put the ‘First State’ in the lead with $35.7 billion worth of Australian services exported last year. NSW contributed 52.3 per cent of the total Australian growth in services exports, which highlights the NSW Government’s success in creating an entrepreneurial business environment. Minister for Trade and Industry Niall Blair […]

Do we always know when companies collect personal information about us? When we choose to provide personal information, do we know how it will be used and stored? Often we do not. The scale of the problem of improper data collection was illustrated by recent revelations that Cambridge Analytica, a research and marketing firm, likely […]

Online purchases continue to grow with more Australians shopping online than ever before. New research from Australia Post indicates total purchases topping $21.3 billion for the first time, a 18.7% increase compared with 2016 with local retailers accounting for more than 80% of the total spend. Australia Post today released its annual Inside Australian Online […]