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SEEK’s July report shows applications per job ad at a record high, SEEK Chief Economist Dr Blair Chapman explains what’s driving it. 

Nearly every Australian field service business now uses AI, but Salesforce’s Nick Rosen says scheduling pressure, not tech, is driving people out.

New research from James Hurman and Klaviyo finds heavy discounters grow the slowest of all, right as retailers plan their EOFY sales.

A Melbourne man’s AI assistant hacked his gym’s booking system to get him a class spot, exposing a security gap many small businesses share.

Victoria’s work-from-home law now starts in 2027, not this year. Damian Lepore of Logitech ANZ explains why that’s not a reprieve.

The RBA held the cash rate today, but as consumer finance expert Joel Gibson explains, household budgets are still under real pressure. 

A new 30% trust tax could force finance brokers into costly restructuring. COSBOA’s Skye Cappuccio says the real cost goes beyond the tax bill.

New ADP research shows small business staff feel the least secure of any workforce. Kylie Baullo explains why that’s a retention risk.

Business owners can be personally liable when workplace laws are breached. Laurence McLean unpacks the lesson in this IGA underpayment case.

New Salesforce research finds 91% of Australian commerce leaders say AI is reshaping what customers expect, and few feel ready.

Could court reform actually improve compliance? Gazelle Kalk argues the answer depends on more than just dispute resolution speed.

Cloudflare’s new dashboard claims to reveal if AI assistants recommend your business, but the whole AEO industry has a trust problem.

Indeed’s Kate Furey unpacks new survey data showing 45% of employers admit reusing candidates’ unpaid interview work.

COSBOA CEO Skye Cappuccio explains why this program gives small businesses a practical blueprint, not just a policy statement.

New research from marketing agency Ten Speed shows AI tools mostly cite business websites, not Reddit, when people compare options.

GTM job postings jumped nearly 20% in July, says Pointer Index founder Ricky Pearl. He explains what’s really behind the spike.

The ATO says $21 billion in contractor payments will now pre-fill automatically. Assistant Commissioner Tony Goding explains what that changes.

Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince says AI agents need “a face” online. New tools aim to give them identity and payment limits.

TP’s Richard Valente argues Australian businesses should consider outsourcing revenue growth entirely. It’s a genuinely contestable idea, here’s his case.

Peninsula Australia’s Gazelle Kalk says Victoria’s WFH bill lacks the detail that makes existing flexible work rights manageable for small employers.