Before the pandemic, working from home was a luxury. Then it became a necessity. Since lockdowns have eased it has become a contested space between what employers and workers want. Now unions – including the Financial Services Union, National Tertiary Education Union (of which I am a
New numbers show inflation has increased 6.1 per cent over the past year and highlight the difficult circumstances facing Australian workers and families. This high and rising inflation is not surprising but it is still confronting. Australians know the pressure that inflation imposes on household budgets – they
On 29th July, small business lender Prospa has announced record-breaking Q4FY22 results, with revenue reaching $53.9 million (up 61% from Q4FY21). This record coincides with the company’s 10-year anniversary which took place last month. The company attributes this growth to significantly higher demand for funds
Australian retail turnover has continued to grow through June, with the Australian Bureau of Statistics revealing a 0.2 per cent increase for the month marking the industry’s sixth consecutive month of growth. National Retail Association Chief Executive Dominique Lamb said the slight increase was expected
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed the Albanese Government’s move to introduce legislation to ban unfair contract terms for small businesses. “This is a real problem for small and family businesses and it is very pleasing to see
Telstra and Westpac are the latest companies to encourage staff to work from home, just a few months after some of them returned to the office. Working from home for extended periods can leave employees feeling socially and professionally isolated. When people work from home, they have fewer opportunities
The Government is delivering its election commitment to make unfair contract terms illegal, protecting small businesses and the hard-working Australians they employ. Small businesses and consumers often lack the resources and bargaining power to effectively review and negotiate terms in standard form contracts. Existing laws
Digitisation is leading the way in Victoria’s drive to slash red tape, making it easier for businesses to access government services, simplifying interactions and fast-tracking applications for businesses. The Andrews Labor Government is investing $50 million in regulatory reform to remove unnecessary obstacles to smooth
ASIC warns small businesses to be vigilant about payment redirection scams 25 July 2022 According to the ACCC, payment redirection scams caused the highest losses to businesses in 2021 The ACCC’s Scamwatch received more than 3,500 reports from small businesses in 2021 Small businesses should
If your small business employs workers, including contractors or sub-contractors, it’s compulsory for you to have workers’ compensation insurance. Here’s what you need to know to protect your business from hefty fines or other serious consequences. No matter how careful you are, work-related injuries and
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