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David Adams is a senior business journalist at SmartCompany. He is interested in the challenges and opportunities facing Australian businesses, along with the influences of technology, culture, and a changing climate. Before SmartCompany, David served as a reporter for Business Insider Australia. You can find him on Twitter at @DavidAdams_AU.

colab

“It f*cking rocks and this sucks”: Gourmet ready-meal service CoLab calls in the administrators

Gourmet ready-meal and pantry goods delivery service CoLab has called in the administrators, becoming the latest direct-to-consumer food platform to stumble in a rapidly changing Australian market.

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A cut above: Hairdressing industry leader Sandy Chong wins National Small Business Champion award

Hairdressing industry leader Sandy Chong was awarded the title of National Small Business Champion at the 2023 Council of Small Business Organisations summit, in recognition of her long-serving commitment to hair stylists, barbers, and educators nationwide.

competition

“A race to the bottom in dodginess”: Federal government considers blanket ban on unfair trading practices

The federal government is considering a major crackdown on unfair trading practices, once again raising the prospect of blanket legislation to replace a patchwork of industry-specific codes of conduct.

housing

Small business voters turning on Coalition, Julie Collins says, as May budget nears

Small Business Minister Julie Collins has swung against Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's claim the government treats small business owners with "suspicion", drawing links between the Liberal Party's recent by-election defeat and its recent record on small business issues.

Fair Work Ombudsman

“We’re not going to be cracking down”: Fair Work Ombudsman pledges measured approach to small business facing new IR complexity

Australia's workplace watchdog will not seek harsh penalties against small businesses genuinely trying to comply with major workplace relations reforms, Fair Work Ombudsman Sandra Parker says, claiming SMEs seeking advice will be shown to the "front of the queue."

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Peter Dutton’s pitch to SMEs: Labor treats small business owners with “suspicion”

Out of government for the first time in a decade, and with its electoral grip still loosening, the Coalition has a new message for small business voters: despite the odds, the Opposition is working on its own policy playbook.

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Restaurants could be forced to reprint menus and change signage over “onerous” fish labelling rules, ombudsman says

Enforcing country of origin labels for all seafood served in Australian restaurants and cafes will tip the scales against small businesses, according to the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman.

Blink and you’ll miss it: Melbourne startup’s F1 branding swapped out ahead of Australian Grand Prix

Despite shelling out for naming rights, Stake.com branding is unlikely to take prime position on the Alfa Romeo F1 team's cars or uniforms in the next few days.

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“A ‘new’ can come from anyone”: Zeller’s Ben Pfisterer shares five tips for building innovative startups

In a candid chat with SmartCompany Plus, Pfisterer outlined several key factors to have contributed to his success, and Zeller’s ongoing progress.

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Jim Chalmers shoots down fears of wage-price spiral after unions call for 7% increase to the minimum wage

Australia's minimum wages should rise by a 7% to keep pace with inflation, the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) argues, as the Fair Work Commission (FWC) deliberates on how it should boost the earnings of roughly 2.6 million workers.

amusement sector

The $80 billion question: New ASBFEO inquiry asks if small businesses are locked out of government contracts

The multi-billion dollar flow of taxpayer funds to small business contractors will come under investigation by the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO), as the federal government attempts to lock in its new small business procurement target.

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$15 billion National Reconstruction Fund passes Senate, setting stage for major investment in renewable and ‘value-adding’ tech

Legislation to establish the Labor government's $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) is set to become law after passing in the Senate, setting the stage for forward-thinking startups and manufacturers to secure significant financial backing.

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