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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.

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Labor working on crossbencher Pocock to pass industrial relations reform, but splitting the bill is not yet an option

Labor has hinted at further amendments to its massive industrial relations reform bill, but lingering Senate concerns over multi-employer bargaining remain a barrier between the federal government and its hopes of passing the omnibus in full by Christmas.

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How openness to new ideas helped Domain retool its Sydney headquarters for the hybrid work revolution

Real estate platform Domain overhauled its HQ to accommodate its workers, chief people and sustainability officer Ros Tregurtha says.

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Migration reform is on the way, Clare O’Neil says, as skills shortages constrain business growth

The federal government says it will overhaul Australia's migration system to better meet the needs of tomorrow's economy.

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Labor agrees to multi-employer bargaining concessions as it pushes to pass legislation before Christmas

The federal government is optimistic that amendments to its industrial relations reform package, including tweaks to its multi-employer bargaining plans, could secure its support in the Senate.

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Edible coffee cup startup Uuvipak wins $50,000 prize in Nespresso circular economy competition

A Brisbane company aiming to produce edible coffee cups from flour byproducts is the first winner of Nespresso's StartCup competition, earning $50,000 to fund its circular economy vision.

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Small businesses struggling with ATO arrears urged to call free debt counselling hotline

Financial counsellors say the free service can help proprietors negotiate debt payment plans with the ATO.

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Home Affairs removes “out-dated” priority migration list as tech sector concerns mount

The Department of Home Affairs says it has abandoned the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List in favour of a refreshed visa processing system, after the reported removal of tech and cyber security occupations from the list caused concern among the local IT sector.

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Hiring for Christmas? Make sure you’re across the latest superannuation changes, the ATO says

Thinking of hiring staff to cover the Christmas rush? Make sure to pay your new employees their superannuation guarantee, no matter how few hours they work, the ATO says.

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Tech sector voices concern after in-demand skills pulled from visa priority list

The federal government will reportedly cut job titles including software engineer and ICT security specialist from its priority skilled migration list, surprising a local tech sector still desperate for talent.

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Respect@Work website provides “one-stop-shop” for businesses on how to stamp out sexual harassment

The Respect@Work Council has launched new website informing employers how best to eliminate and respond to sexual harassment in the workplace.

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“Enormous boost”: ACCC hails the outlawing of unfair contract terms, claiming major victory for small businesses

Australia's competition watchdog has welcomed new legislation outlawing unfair contract terms, a long-awaited move advocates and lawmakers say is vital to stop large companies from exploiting the small businesses which supply them with goods and services.

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Reserve Bank of Australia issues Melbourne Cup day cash rate hike as inflation bursts out of the gate

One favourite has already come good on Melbourne Cup day after the Reserve Bank of Australia raised its cash rate target 25 basis points to 2.85%.

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