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Tony Abbott has been forced to defend himself after proposing a new tax on big business to pay for a 26-week parental leave scheme. Heather Ridout from the Australian Industry Group says the new tax would increase unemployment as businesses struggle to pay the levy. “It fails muster in terms of a paid parental leave […]
Sarah-Jane Clarke and Heidi Middleton, co-founders and co-directors of sass & bide, were announced as the Australian winners of the Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award 2010. The Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award began in France in 1972 to commemorate Madame Clicquot, and to honour women who possess her qualities of vision, innovation, entrepreneurial drive, leadership, […]
Within the community and even the fitness industry there is divided opinion on whether the Biggest Loser TV show encourages people to exercise or scares them to their next cup cake and couch session! Personally, I love the show! I think it is unreal how we see the roller coaster road that the contestants go […]
At an International Womens Day function, opposition Leader Tony Abbott has announced he will introduce a six-month paid parental leave scheme if he wins the next federal election. Mr Abbott said the scheme, unlike the current Government’s plan would give parents a full six months paid parental leave, verses only 18 weeks paid leave at […]
New rules under consideration by the ASX to implement share trading blackout periods will increase increase market speculation, not decrease as the rule is hoped. While the new proposed Listing Rule on company trading windows and blackout periods will go a long way to curb perceptions of market manipulation, the proposal to disclose trading in […]
Depending on who you ask, the financial crisis is a) over; b) easing; or c) lingering like a hangover, soon to be written off with a smile as ‘that time we all got drunk on credit’. But if a) or b) turn out to be the right call, it’s not all good news. Because time […]
Social Media Women, a formal networking group that will encourage and assist women to participate more prominently in social media has been launched today to coincide with International Women’s Day. Having recognised the important role women play in social media, the group will give women a voice in all areas of social media. It’s a […]
The Advantage Job Index, which looks at jobs advertised online, grew 1.59 percent in February, with the largest increases in job ads in NSW. The index rose for the eighth month in the past nine, lead primarily by white-collar vacancies rising. In commenting on the report, Advantage Professional director Robert Olivier said February numbers indicated […]
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation is under fire from its commercial media rivals for its plans to expand in the digital space, while the BBC shrinks its operations overseas. Stephen Conroy, the Federal communications minister has endorsed the ABC’s expansion plans as well as the ABC’s managing director Mark Scott, despite concerns raised by those in […]
Microsoft will officially launch Microsoft Office 2010 to business users at an event scheduled for May 12 (May 13th in Australia). Companies with volume license agreements can obtain the product on May 12, with Microsoft Office set to go on sale to the general public and businesses without volume licensing deals in June. Microsoft also […]
One in five women don’t trust their partner with money, with half believing their partner wastes money, concludes a survey by Westpac Women’s Markets for International Womens Day. Women are being asked to take up money issues with their partners as part of International Womens Day, as compared to the historical average, more women than […]
92% of Australian women believe that they do not enjoy equal rights according to the results of a new study conducted by leading cosmetic company the Heat Group and UNIFEM Australia, the United Nations Development Fund for women. The Poll also revealed 41% of women flagged domestic commitments, lack of support in the home and […]
Following a dip in January the jobs market gathered pace in February, with national job vacancies increasing 6.3 per cent compared to a fall of 6.0 per cent last month, according to the latest monthly data from IPA, one of Australia’s largest recruitment firms. Rabieh Krayem, CEO of IPA, said despite the positive figures, CEOs […]
iPlease has the essential tool for today’s technology-hungry urbanite who has a hint of green peeking out from underneath all those gadgets – the Solio Mono iPhone solar charger. The Solio Mono solar charger is compact enough to fit into a pocket or bag and its versatility, combined with the Australian sun, makes for a […]
In an effort to prevent consumers from holding off from purchasing the current version of Microsoft Office 2007 when Office 2010 is just around the corner, Microsoft is offering a free upgrade to Office 2010 through what is being called the Office 2010 Technology Guarantee. The Office 2010 Technology Guarantee allows eligible consumers who purchase […]
Australian consumers will soon see the new range of media ads in which Australian products will be the heroes and the workers who make them will be the stars, following the launch of Australian Made Media, the new media platform designed to promote Australian made products. The Hon. Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science […]
Facebook and Twitter users are the target of a new scam offering free Apple iPad’s to beta-testers who sign up online. Scammers have created pages on Facebook claiming that you can be the lucky recipient of an Apple iPad if you simply register to be a beta-tester. Not only will they supply you with an […]
Australia’s trade deficit narrowed further in January and is expected to be in surplus by the end of 2010 as export prices for commodities continue to grow. Australia’s trade deficit for January came in at $1.176 billion, seasonally adjusted, down almost $1 billion from December’s figure, making it the narrowest trade deficit since June 2009’s […]
Qantas subsidiary Jetstar will cease flights into Rockhampton from May 9th after disputes arose over a long term deal with the airport. Jetstar boss Bruce Buchanan was unhappy with what he termed “greedy” airports, with up to 25% of the cost of short haul flights being fees paid to airports. “There are a whole bunch […]
Australians are predicted to lose $120 billion during the next decade by investing with retail superannuation funds. The Industry Super Network (ISN), a body that represents the not for profit superannuation sector, have released a 24 page report comparing the performance of both not for profit and retail superannuation funds. The report, called Supernomics used […]
