Tag: Legislation

For Occupational Health and Safety Managers, 2010 promises to be a tough year, with legislative changes and new technologies creating a demanding environment for Risk Managers.

Australia’s largest privately-owned debt collection agency Prushka has rejected claims by the Council of Small Business that proposed changes to bankruptcy legislation will produce better outcomes for SME’s. CEO of Prushka, Roger Mendelson said the Government’s proposal to change the current bankruptcy threshold from $2,000 to $10,000 shows an obvious lack of understanding of small […]

Proposed changes to Australia’s bankruptcy laws have today received support from the Council of Small Business of Australia (COSBOA). One the eve of Senate debate around the Bankruptcy Legislation Amendment Bill 2009, the Council of Small Business has affirmed support for the bill which will ultimately improve the position for many small businesses that experience […]

Being up-to-date with occupational, health and safety (OHS) obligations is a must for all business owners, company directors, managers and supervisors. As the Federal Government begins a review of Australia’s OHS legislation, we tell you everything you need to know about OHS and keeping staff safe. Under OHS legislation you are obliged to provide: • Safe premises • Safe […]