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Decision pending: Mental health concern as mortgage brokers face uncertain future

NAB has set up a mental health hotline for stressed brokers, but not everyone is a fan, with one broker rubbishing the move.

red tape

Government backs small biz justice reform as Labor moves on ‘double dipping’ for casual workers

Facing losing a second vote in the house in as many weeks, the coalition has caved on otherwise uncontroversial access to justice reforms.

wool

“Hypocrisy”: Fashion retailer slammed after PETA pressure causes wool clothing backflip

Fashion retailer Boohoo.com has been criticised after backflipping on a move to stop using sheep's wool following pressure from PETA.

mortgage brokers

Bank watchdogs on notice: What does the royal commission mean for small business lending?

Regulators are on notice to support changes to the banking code as SME lending looks to a brighter 2019 following the royal commission.

jobkeeper inquiry

Government could lose key vote in lower house over small business access to justice reforms

Uncontroversial access to justice reforms are set to become a political football next week as the government faces losing a second vote in the lower house.

bank trust

“Startling result”: NAB worst hit as bank trust plummets in the wake of the royal commission

Bank trust has plummeted in the wake of the royal commission, but NAB, having lost its chief executive and chairman, has been the worst hit, according to Roy Morgan.

unfair contracts trusts

Senate committee confirms franchising inquiry delay with sly website update

The Senate committee overseeing the franchising inquiry has delayed its report by 29 days, alerting the sector to the news with a sly update to its website.

tax office fair work api

ATO negotiates with big banks on single touch payroll solution as more than 300,000 SMEs lag behind

The ATO is negotiating with the major banks on a possible STP solution within online banking as it faces over 300,000 firms with no digital payroll.

late payment times

Have your say: How should the government regulate late payment times?

The government is seeking views on how it should formulate its late payment times reporting policy, with everything from enforcement to scope covered.

Valentine's Day

“Shunning the red rose”: Meet the florist shaking up Valentine’s Day

The red rose is a quintessential Valentine's Day gift, but this florist is going against the grain in a bid to get eco-conscious millennials on board.

franchising

Senate franchising report to be delayed again as industry awaits verdict

The release of a highly anticipated franchising report by the Senate is set to be delayed for a third time as the industry awaits a verdict.

overtime

Hairdresser who worked a 15-year-old apprentice on 50-hour weeks fined $77,000 after underpaying overtime

A hairdressing business has fallen into hot water with the FWO after failing to pay a 15-year-old worker proper overtime pay.

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